BILLY BRAGG
Name: Billy Bragg
Birth name: Stephen William Bragg
Born: 20 December 1957 Essex, England, UK
Genre: Anti-folk, Folk-rock, Alternative rock
Instrument: Vocals, Guitar
Years active 1977-present
Stephen William Bragg (born December 20, 1957 in Essex, England), better known
as Billy Bragg, is an English musician who blends elements of folk music, punk
rock and protest songs. His lyrics mostly deal with political or romantic themes.
His music career has lasted more than 20 years, and he has collaborated with
Johnny Marr, Leon Rosselson, members of R.E.M., Michelle Shocked, Less Than Jake,
Kirsty MacColl, and Wilco. Bragg often plays and speaks at the Tolpuddle Martyrs
festival. Bragg Close, in his home town of Dagenham, Essex, is named in his
honour.
Name: Billy Bragg
Birth name: Stephen William Bragg
Born: 20 December 1957 Essex, England, UK
Genre: Anti-folk, Folk-rock, Alternative rock
Instrument: Vocals, Guitar
Years active 1977-present
Stephen William Bragg (born December 20, 1957 in Essex, England), better known
as Billy Bragg, is an English musician who blends elements of folk music, punk
rock and protest songs. His lyrics mostly deal with political or romantic themes.
His music career has lasted more than 20 years, and he has collaborated with
Johnny Marr, Leon Rosselson, members of R.E.M., Michelle Shocked, Less Than Jake,
Kirsty MacColl, and Wilco. Bragg often plays and speaks at the Tolpuddle Martyrs
festival. Bragg Close, in his home town of Dagenham, Essex, is named in his
honour.