Quick Facts

Full Name	Billy Bragg
Occupation	Folk Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 20, 1957(1957-12-20)
Age	67
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Billy Bragg Biography

Billy Bragg is one of the most popular and richest Folk Singer who was born on December 20, 1957 in England, United Kingdom. British singer-songwriter and songwriter committed to issues of humanitarian concern. She has released top singles such as “She’s Leaving Home” and the #11 single “We Laughed.”

After the fall by the Labour Party and the repeated triumph that was Following the defeat of the Labour Party and the repeated victory of Margaret Thatcher and her Conservative government, he joined Charter88 to push for a reform of the British political system. and her Conservative government He joined Charter88 to demand reforms to The British democratic system.

Stephen William Bragg (born 20 December 1957) is an English singer-songwriter and left-wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, with lyrics that mostly span political or romantic themes. His music is heavily centred on bringing about change and involving the younger generation in activist causes.

In 1977 Bragg formed the punk rock/pub rock band Riff Raff with Wiggy. The band decamped to rural Oundle in Northamptonshire in 1978 to record a series of singles (the first on independent Chiswick Records) which did not receive wide exposure. After a period of gigging in Northamptonshire and London, they returned to Barking and split in 1980. Taking a series of odd jobs including working at Guy Norris’ record shop in Barking high street. Bragg became disillusioned with his stalled music career and in May 1981 joined the British Army as a recruit destined for the Queen’s Royal Irish Hussars of the Royal Armoured Corps. After completing three months’ basic training, he bought himself out for £175 and returned home.

He was born his father was Dennis Frederick Austin Bragg, the assistant manager of an Barking cap maker and maker of hats along with Marie Victoria D’Urso.

Billy Bragg Net Worth

Billy Bragg is one of the richest Folk Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Billy Bragg 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played regularly in clubs and pubs with his group Riff Raff before becoming famous. He also toured frequently in London to try to make an impression.

A lot of his songs contain romantic or political themes.

Bragg was born in 1957 in Barking, Essex, one of the sons of Dennis Frederick Austin Bragg, an assistant sales manager to a Barking cap maker and milliner, and his wife Marie Victoria D’Urso, who was of Italian descent. Bragg’s father died of lung cancer in 1976, and his mother in 2011.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Billy Bragg Dating?

According to our records, Billy Bragg married to Juliet Bragg. As of December 1, 2023, Billy Bragg’s is not dating anyone.

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Though never released as a Bragg single, album track and live favourite “A New England”, with an additional verse, became a Top 10 hit in the UK for Kirsty MacColl in January 1985. Since MacColl’s early death, Bragg always sings the extra verse live in her honour.

Facts & Trivia

Billy Ranked on the list of most popular Folk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Billy Bragg celebrates birthday on December 20 of every year.

In 1986 Bragg released Talking with the Taxman About Poetry, which became his first Top 10 album. Its title is taken from a poem by Vladimir Mayakovsky and a translated version of the poem was printed on the record’s inner sleeve. Back to Basics is a 1987 collection of his first three releases: Life’s a Riot with Spy vs Spy, Brewing Up with Billy Bragg, and Between the Wars. He enjoyed his only Number 1 hit single in May 1988, a cover of the Beatles’ “She’s Leaving Home”, a shared A-side with Wet Wet Wet’s “With a Little Help from My Friends”. Both were taken from a multi-artist re-recording of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band titled Sgt. Pepper Knew My Father coordinated by the NME in aid of the charity Childline. Wet Wet Wet’s cover dominated radio airplay and its video was shown over three consecutive weeks on Top of the Pops; in week four, Bragg went on the programme to play his cover, with regular accompanist Cara Tivey on piano.

Top Facts about Billy Bragg

1. Billy Bragg is an English singer-songwriter and political activist.
2. He was born on December 20, 1957 in Barking, Essex.
3. Bragg’s music combines elements of punk rock and folk music.
4. He has released over a dozen studio albums since 1983.
5. Bragg is known for his politically charged lyrics and activism.
6. His most famous songs include “A New England” and “Levi Stubbs’ Tears.”
7. Bragg has been involved in various social justice causes throughout his career.
8. He co-founded the Jail Guitar Doors initiative to provide musical instruments to prisoners.
9. In 2019, he received the PRS for Music Outstanding Contribution to British Music award.
10. Bragg continues to tour and perform around the world today.

What is Billy Bragg famous for?

Billy Bragg, in full Steven William Bragg, (born December 20, 1957, Barking, Essex, England), British singer, songwriter, guitarist, and author who became a critic’s darling and a champion of populist activism in the mid-1980s as he fused the personal and the political in songs of love and conscience.

What is Billy Bragg most famous song?

1 – New England At the number one spot on this top 10 Billy Bragg songs

list is the great track “New England.” It is what is considered to be Billy Bragg’s signature song. The song combines Billy Bragg’s main lyrical concepts romanticism and politics. The song was released on the Life’s a Riot album.

Is Billy Bragg His real name?

Stephen William Bragg

What age is Billy Bragg?

64 years (December 20, 1957)

Who is Billy Bragg married to?

Juliet Bragg