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Billy Bragg is a classic songwriter, Q says
Working class hero, folk punker and people's poet Billy Bragg recently was named the 2007 Classic Songwriter at the Q awards, an honor that's previously been bestowed upon the likes of Elton John (makes sense) and Noel Gallagher (Oh, dear lord). "I wish he was my history teacher, I wish he was my big brother, I wish I could vote for him," said KT Tunstall in her introduction. Me, too, KT. Me, too.The eloquent agitator has a new record in the works that's due next spring on Anti- and still keeps busy with Jail Guitar Doors, which provides musical equipment for those incarcerated in the U.K., and with Love Music, Hate Racism, a campaign created to combat racist incidents in British schools. Talk about keeping it real.
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Glad to see Sir Billy is finally getting the credit he deserves.
Melissa Locker
Amen to that.
China
Hey, Mr. Skruck What do you mean by "Oh, dear lord" after mentioning an honour bestowed upon Noel Gallagher as a songwriter? Not enough love in the songs fer you, mate? Grow a pair and listen to Oasis, it'll do you good, ya little Elton fan.
HRH Adam