Billy Bragg - A People's History
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.
Billy is the author of The Progressive Patriot and A Lover Sings: Selected Lyrics.
Richard Houghton lives in Manchester, UK and is the author/editor of more than 20 books on music. He has been a Billy Bragg fan for 40 years.