Leadmill Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 The "Bard of Salford", John Cooper Clarke returns to The Leadmill on Saturday 29th May. Since the punk days, he has been recognised as one of England's most important poets and performers. In 1976 with the arrival of punk, John Cooper Clarke was initially the support act for many seminal punk bands such as the Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks, The Fall, Joy Division, Elvis Costello and Siouxsie and the Banshees, to name but a few; His biting, satirical, political and very funny verse delivered in a rapid-fire performance style. He was dubbed "The Bard of Salford" and given the moniker "punk poet". During those heady days, John recorded four studio albums, and released two live LPs. He also had limited success with the release a few singles, but it was the live arena where John found the greatest success and acclaim. Joining John at The Leadmill will be Timperleys favourite son Frank Sidebottom (if his Mum lets him that is) Tickets are available now from http://www.leadmill.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjenz Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Did anyone see Frank Sidebottom at Penelopes last week? Was he any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelopes Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Yes, he was brilliant! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissy29 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Ahh I love Leadmill Always a good night, can't really go wrong with it. If anyone has been to the Cockpit in Leeds, that's quite similar. Both fantastic places to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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