What kind of poet is John Cooper Clarke?

anarchic punk poetry
John Cooper Clarke is one of Britain’s outstanding poets. His anarchic punk poetry has thrilled people for decades and his no nonsense approach to his work and life in general has appealed to many people including myself for many years.

What is John Cooper Clarke famous for?

John Cooper Clarke (born 25 January 1949) is an English performance poet, who first became famous as a “punk poet” in the late 1970s. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, he released several albums. Around this time, he performed on stage with several punk and post-punk bands and continues to perform regularly.

Who is John Cooper Clarke married to?

Evie ClarkeJohn Cooper Clarke / Spouse

Did John Cooper Clarke live with Nico?

The two were never at all romantically linked, rather they were in what he refers to as a “domestic partnership”. Both heroin addicts, Cooper Clarke and Nico lived impoverished at this period of their lives; “it was a feral existence,” Clarke explained in a 2012 interview in the Guardian – “I was on drugs.

What is punk poetry?

Punk literature (also called punk lit and, rarely, punklit) is literature related to the punk subculture. The attitude and ideologies of punk rock gave rise to distinctive characteristics in the writing it manifested.

Who is the poet on 8 out of 10 cats?

Dr John Cooper Clarke was a guest on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. He is a performance poet, and makes regular appearance on TV panel shows and earned his doctorate in July 2013 from the University of Salford….Dr John Cooper Clarke.

Guest appearances of Dr John Cooper Clarke
Appearances 7
Episodes with Dr John Cooper Clarke

Who was John on Would I Lie To You?

John Cooper Clarke
Credits

Role Contributor
Panellist Greg Davies
Panellist Alex Jones
Panellist John Cooper Clarke
Panellist Rick Edwards

What age is John Cooper Clarke?

73 years (January 25, 1949)John Cooper Clarke / Age

Who was John Cooper?

John Cooper, an automotive engineer and a sports-car driver who created the chic vehicle of London’s Swinging Sixties, the Mini Cooper, died on Sunday at his home in Worthing, West Sussex. He was 77 and had cancer.

What sunglasses does John Cooper Clarke wear?

black Carrera 6000s
I have been wearing sunglasses for most of my 23 years in existence, I do not wish to remove them – the power is in the wearing. I wear black Carrera 6000s – simple black frames / lens gradient.