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Stephen William Bragg (born 20 December 1957 in Barking, England), better known as Billy Bragg, is an English alternative rock musician who blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest . .
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Stephen William Bragg (born 20 December 1957 in Barking, England), better known as Billy Bragg, is an English alternative rock musician who blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, and his lyrics mostly deal with political or romantic themes. His music career has lasted more than 30 years, and he has collaborated with Natalie Merchant, Johnny Marr, Florence and the Machine, Kate Nash, Leon Rosselson, members of R.E.M., Michelle Shocked, Less Than Jake, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Kirsty MacColl, and Wilco. Bragg often plays and speaks at the Tolpuddle Martyrs festival. Bragg Close, a street in Dagenham, is named in his honour, and he currently lives in Dorset. Bragg is the son of Dennis Frederick Austin Bragg, an assistant sales manager to a Barking cap and hat maker, and his wife, Marie Victoria D'Urso.
god fu**ing bless you billy, witout your songs who knows where wed be