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Also known as John Clarke

English poet

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Type
Person
Country
GB
Active from
1949-01-25

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John Cooper Clarke (born January 25, 1949) is a performance poet from Salford, Lancashire, England, affectionately known as the Bard of Salford. He is often referred to as a punk poet, having initially achieved recognition in the late 1970s amidst the flourishing punk movement. His recorded output has mainly centred around musical backing The Invisible Girls, featuring Martin Hannett, Pete Shelley, Bill Nelson and Steve Hopkins. The song "Evidently <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/John+Cooper

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Instance of
human
Given name
John
Family name
Clarke
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
Salford
Occupation
musician
Languages spoken
English language
Instrument
voice
Record label
Epic Records
Official website
www.johncooperclarke.com
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John Cooper Clarke (5111742629).jpg
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John Cooper Clarke
date of birth
1949-01-25
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