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Billy Bragg - A
People's History
is an authorised oral history of the British singer-songwriter and political activist in the
words of people who have been moved by his music. Containing over 400 fan
memories of seeing Billy in concert, on a demonstration or on TV, Billy
Bragg - A People's History is the story of the Bard of Barking as it's
never been told before. Whether singing about
love in 'A New England', domestic violence in 'Levi Stubbs Tears' or political activism
in 'There is Power in a Union', Billy Bragg has been inspiring fans through his
music and sparking political debate with his opinions for more than 40 years. With memorabilia from
Billy's personal archive and contributions from the man himself, Billy Bragg
- A People's History will span Billy's career in music, from his days with
the punk-inspired Riff Raff through to the present day. The book will include
anecdotes of seeing Billy in concert or encountering him as an activist, as
well as Billy's reflections on his long career.
