Got something to ask the original punk poet? Here’s your chance, ahead of the second leg of his UK tour
Characterised by his rakish style and punk staccato rhythms, poet John Cooper Clarke rose to prominence in the 1970s, releasing half a dozen albums from 1978 to 1982 and touring the world. Laden with expletives and gags, his poems cover topics ranging from poverty to politics to package holidays. His poem Evidently Chickentown has featured on multiple soundtracks, including The Sopranos.
An unlikely mainstream icon, the 69-year-old Salford poet was added to the national curriculum syllabus several years ago. He has also worked with the Arctic Monkeys, who put one of his poems to music.
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