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.