Billy Bragg Interview 2010

On 8th December 2010 Livewire TV interviews Billy Bragg. Apologies for the editing it was may first time using the editing program, so I had some trouble getting the text fitting in the screen, but the questions are typed out in fill in the description. Also, apologies for the bad language.

00:10
In the 2010 election you voted Liberal Democrat because "they had the best manifesto". Given what has happened with the coalition goverment, What are your views on the current political situation?

01:45
What are your views on the recent student protests in London?

02:50
What are your views on Obama's presidency so far?

04:15
Over the past few years we haven't seen many politically minded musicians, with the exception of the likes of Frank Turner and Beans on Toast. Do you think the imminent cuts will see a revival of political song writing?

06:12
Why do you think electoral reform is so important?

07:09
Can you tell us about the Featured Artists Coalition?


08:05
Can you tell us a bit about the "Cage againest
the Machine" campaign?

09:38
What music are you listening to at the moment?

10:06
Who are you influenced by musically?

10:40
Can you tell us a bit about "Pressure Drop"?

11:41
You have collobrated with many musicians, for example Florence (of the Machine). Why do you choose to collobrate with these musicians?

12:08
Do you have any plans to release a new album?

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[jacko1972]

There is nothing misplaced about Billy Bragg - he is what he is, take it or leave it, and F your sniedy remarks.

[towneslives]

poor old billy. such a lovely, decent bloke with all his misplaced faith in st. obama.

[ollieandthebats]

@oldloafandyoung why is he a prick? this has only made me love him even more!

[oldloafandyoung]

Prick, and I never thought I would say that about Billy Bragg!

[4hotspur]

I've always respected this guy, he stands for everything I, and alot of other people stand for! A proper music legend with an opinion and a mind of his own!