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Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the Godfather of Punk Poetry and the original peoples poet, Johns cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic poetry of the modern era, including the worlds most popular wedding poem I Wanna Be Yours ( recently celebrating over a billion streams in its incarnation as a hit record by the Arctic Monkeys) to sharing his life story through his 120k selling memoir of the same name. John is referenced as a major influence not just by the Arctic Monkeys but also by artists across the globe... As well as musicians like Alex Turner, The Sleaford Mods and Plan B, his legendary number Evidently Chickentown plays out the penultimate episode of The Sopranos. Watc hing John Cooper Clarke perform is an opportunity to see a living legend at the top of his game.
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