I Wanna Be Yours covers an extraordinary life, filled with remarkable personalities: from Nico to Chuck Berry, from Bernard Manning to Linton Kwesi Johnson, Elvis Costello to Gregory Corso, Gil Scott-Heron, Mark E. Smith and Jow Strummer, and on to more recent fans and collaborators Alex Turner, Plan B and Guy Garvey. Interspersed with stories of his rock and roll and performing career, John also reveals his boggling encyclopaedic take on popular culture over the centuries: from Baudelaire and Edgar Allen Poe to Pop Art, pop music, the movies, fashion, football and showbusiness -- and much, much more, plus a few laughts along the way--back cover.
John Cooper Clarke
John Cooper Clarke is a British poet and performer known for his sharp wit, rapid-fire delivery, and punk rock influences. His most notable works include "Evidently Chickentown" and "I Wanna Be Yours." Clarke's poetry is characterized by its gritty realism, dark humor, and social commentary. He rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s as part of the punk and new wave music scenes, performing alongside bands like The Sex Pistols and Joy Division. Clarke's influence on the punk poetry movement has been significant, inspiring a new generation of poets and spoken word artists. His most famous work, "I Wanna Be Yours," has been covered by Arctic Monkeys and remains a staple of his live performances. Clarke's unique blend of poetry and performance continues to captivate audiences around the world.
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