A passionate and brilliant polemic on the meaning of national identity in modern Britain.
A passionate and brilliant polemic on the meaning of national identity in modern Britain
Billy Bragg was born in December 1957. When punk rock hit the music
scene, Bragg formed his first bank, Riff Raff. Following their
demise, he spent a brief spell in the British Army before emerging
as a solo performer in 1983. His back-to-basics, stripped-down
style earned him many admirers, among them Kirsty MacColl, who had
a top ten hit with his song 'A New England'. Bragg's radical views
saw him become a fixture at political rallies and benefits,
particularly during the 1984 Miners' Strike. He was a founder of
Red Wedge - an artist-led initiative to encourage young people to
vote Labour in the 1987 General Election. He has release ten
albums, the most recent being England, Half English.
Billy lives in Dorset with his partner and their son and is still
writing songs and challenging our elected politicians.
An intriguing and timely book, which opens a new angle on the
debate of what it means to be British and a patriot
*Daily Express*
Charming and engaging... The Progressive Patriot flows with
integrity and commitment
*The Independent*
Whatever your views, there is much to be inspired by here, and much
you will want to rant right back at.
*Sunday Telegraph*
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