Post-war Salford was turbulent, gritty and loud – exactly what the future ‘Bard’ of Salford needed to inspire his poetry. […]
Tag: John Cooper Clarke
John Cooper Clarke brings Salford roots to Harry Hill podcast
Harry Hill has featured poet, Salford legend and fellow doctor, John Cooper Clarke, on his new podcast.
John Cooper Clarke to receive Northern Music Award for influence in the world of music and poetry
Salford-born poet John Cooper Clarke is to receive the 2025 Northern Music Award in recognition of his influence in the […]
John Cooper Clarke to become the first poet to headline a UK arena in 2025
Salford icon, John Cooper Clarke is set to become the first poet to headline a UK arena with a performance […]
Salford poet John Cooper Clarke’s ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ reaches 1 billion streams courtesy of Arctic Monkeys
The Bard of Salford John Cooper Clarke’s collaboration with the Arctic Monkeys, using his poem ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ as […]
Dr. John Cooper Clarke announces ‘an evening of poetry and laughs’ this Christmas
Dr. John Cooper Clarke has recently announced a one-off online show on Saturday 12th December. ‘I Wanna Be Yours At […]
Christopher Eccleston shares a heartwarming book inscription from John Cooper Clarke
Salford actor Christopher Eccleston has released a touching tribute to poet John Cooper Clarke, who he claims changed his life. […]
Review: John Cooper Clarke’s memoir I Wanna Be Yours online launch
Dr. John Cooper Clarke has been forced to go digital launching his debut memoir I Wanna Be Yours via online stream on October 15th.
‘I Wanna Be Yours’ national tour announced for ‘Bard of Salford’ John Cooper Clarke
John’s new show is scheduled to start in May next year and will showcase his poetry, stories and eccentric humour and will commence in Manchester.
John Cooper Clarke memoir ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ set for October release
A memoir ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ written by punk poet John Cooper Clarke is set for release on October 15th […]





















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