Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the
‘Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence
spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic poetry of
the modern era, including the world’s most popular wedding poem “I Wanna Be
Yours” ( recently celebrating over a billion streams in its incarnation as a hit record
by the Arctic Monkeys) to sharing his life story through his 120k selling memoir of
the same name and the recent release of his new best-selling poetry collection
“WHAT” which is full of John’s much-loved sardonic wit and hilarious ponderings on
modern life.

John is referenced as a major influence not just by the Arctic Monkeys but also by
artists across the globe… As well as musicians like Alex Turner, The Sleaford Mods
and Plan B, his legendary number “Evidently Chickentown” plays out the penultimate
episode of The Sopranos. Watching John Cooper Clarke perform is an opportunity
to see a living legend at the top of his game.

“One of Britain’s outstanding poets” – Sir Paul McCartney

“Fantastically entertaining. As a writer of comic prose Clarke is the match of anyone alive, and his turns of phrase are as sharp as his suits” – The Times

“An immensely entertaining memoir that fizzes with wit…It’s impossible not to hear him read every word aloud in your head with that unforgettable Manc drawl” – NME