John Cooper Clarke Tickets

Dr John Cooper Clarke: punk poet proves his eternal relevance

A jester of heaven-high hair, drainpipes, impenetrable shades and motor mouth delivery - it can only be John Cooper Clarke, the godfather of British performance poetry. As vital now as he was in the 1970s, the punk poet is celebrated for his signature satirical wordsmithery, with verses such as "Evidently Chickentown" and "Beasley Street" cementing him as a national treasure.

The bard of Salford has stayed the same for over 40 years yet never grown stale, with his legendary live performances entering him into the heart of British culture (and the GCSE syllabus). The release of Anthologia - a definitive collection of his work - introduced his legendary back catalogue of poetry to legions of new fans, and he tours the UK again in 2018; taking  his mix of verse, gags and ponderings on life to captivated audiences around the county. As always, his unique talent is best experienced live, so be sure to buy your Dr John Cooper Clarke tickets now at StubHub UK.

Dr John Cooper Clarke: see him perform gems from Anothologia and more

Launching his performance career on the Manchester pub and club circuit in the 1970s, John Cooper Clarke's satirical, political and often hysterical verse has always been venerated by people who don't typically like poetry, elevating him as a cult proposition and punk icon. Influencing and touring with infamous bands including The Sex Pistols and The Clash, he went on to release four albums including timeless 1980 LP Snap, Crackle and Bop.

Despite being a purveyor of performance poetry as opposed to the written format, JCC released his only book of verse 10 Years in an Open Necked Shirt to acclaim in 1983. The inclusion of the timeless anthology on the GCSE syllabus is testament to JCC's genius, and the man has since been awarded an honorary doctorate for his contributions to British culture. His everlasting impact has seen him work with contemporary bands including Plan B and the Arctic Monkeys (who covered the brilliant "I Wanna Be Yours") and fan favourite poem "Evidently Chickentown" was even cherry-picked to accompany one of the most important closing scenes of award-winning HBO series The Sopranos.

In 2015, the bard of Salford collected a legion of new fans with the release of Anthologia, a definitive collection of his work. Bringing together material from his 40-year career, the project marries heralded studio recordings with live spoken word performances, rare footage from the Old Grey Whistle Test and written tributes from peers including Paul McCartney and Alex Turner. As all poetry is best heard rather than read, so grab Dr John Cooper Clarke tickets and enjoy an unforgettable performance by this extraordinary lyricist.

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