A "new wave" artiste of dubious ability, most well known for being a Champagne
Socialist.
Much has written in the specialist press concerning his early
break into the music business and his entanglement with the well known louche impresario
Cock-Stand Cuthbertson, various episodes from which have led to his oft quoted soubriquet of Percy.
Chas: Look at that prick, he's just stumbled into a selection of
cold meats "
oi Percy, bit unsteady on yer plates eh mate"
Dave: Percy? So that's Billy Bragg - what a tosser.
Chas: Yeah, right, "
Bard of Barking" my arse.
Billy Bragg: Gis a fag.
Dave: Piss off Percy, you ponce.
Billy Bragg: Aww c'mon lads I'm one of you.
Chas: Nah mate, you aint.