Billy Bragg – A People’s History is an oral history of the British singer-songwriter and political activist in the words of people who have been moved by his music. Containing over 700 fan memories of seeing Billy in concert, on a demonstration or on TV, it's the story of the Bard of Barking as it’s never been told before. Whether singing about love in ‘A New England’, domestic violence in ‘Levi Stubbs Tears’ or political activism in ‘There is Power in a Union’, the Bard of Barking has been inspiring fans through his music and sparking political debate with his opinions for more than 40 years.

With over 400 images including memorabilia & photographs from Billy’s personal archive, Billy Bragg – A People’s History spans Billy’s career in music, from his days with the punk-inspired Riff Raff through to the present day.

The book includes anecdotes from fans, friends and collaborators of seeing Billy in concert or encountering him as an activist, as well as more than 50 reflections on his long career from Billy himself. Contributors include Juliet Wills (Billy's manager & partner), Chris Packham, Wiggy, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Cara Tivey, Dave Woodhead, Grant Showbiz, Neil Spencer, Martin Goldschmidt (Cooking Vinyl), Sid Griffin (Long Ryders), Nora Guthrie and Jamie Webster, and an introduction by Phill ‘Porky the Poet’ Jupitus.

Published by Spenwood Books (Manchester)

Please note: this is a pre-order, with the book arriving in September. If you buy any other titles in the same order (postage $10 for any number of books) then they will be posted together in September.

New Zealand customers, please note: Postage will be determined when the book is available in September, and is likely going to be around AU$35. Email <books@andalsobooks.com> to enquire or to place an order. Thanks!