John Cooper Clarke
John Cooper Clarke (born 25 January 1949) is an English performance poet and comedian who styled himself as a "punk poet" in the late 1970s. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, he released several albums. Around this time, he performed on stage with several punk and post-punk bands and continues to perform regularly.
John Cooper Clarke | |
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In Cardiff, March 1979 | |
| Born | 25 January 1949 Salford, Lancashire, England |
| Nickname | The Bard of Salford |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | English |
| Period | 1977–present |
| Spouse | Chris Evie (m. 1970) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | |
| johncooperclarke | |
His recorded output has mainly relied on musical backing from the Invisible Girls, which featured Martin Hannett, Steve Hopkins, Pete Shelley, Bill Nelson, and Paul Burgess.
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