Billy Bragg Quotes

A collection of quotes by Billy Bragg.

Billy Bragg, born on December 20, 1957, is a British singer-songwriter and political activist. Known for his distinctive blend of folk, punk, and protest music, Bragg emerged in the late 1970s as a prominent figure in the British music scene. His critically acclaimed albums, including "Life's a Riot with Spy vs Spy" (1983) and "Talking with the Taxman about Poetry" (1986), showcased his introspective yet politically charged songwriting. Throughout his career, Bragg has continued to use his music as a platform for social and political commentary, earning him a reputation as a lifelong champion of left-wing causes.

So, in some ways, the political songs tend to be a bit more

So, in some ways, the political songs tend to be a bit more like reportage, whereas the love songs tend to be like novels, you can pick them up off the shelf and go into them any time.

Billy Bragg

Time Love Thetimes

I'm trying to make a case for those people who don't have a

I'm trying to make a case for those people who don't have a sense of belonging that they should have, that there is something really worthwhile in having a sense of belonging, and recasting and looking at our modern history.

Billy Bragg

History