John Cooper Clarke

John Cooper Clarke is a British performance poet, author, and cultural icon. Known as the 'Bard of Salford,' he rose to fame during the punk era and has been a major figure in British poetry and performance for over four decades. His poem 'Evidently Chickentown' was famously used in The Sopranos. Have It is his collection — showcasing the sharp wit, the social observation, and the rhythmic brilliance that have made him one of the most distinctive voices in British culture. His audiobooks and books offer listeners and readers the razor-sharp wit and punk poetry of a national treasure — verse that crackles with energy, humour, and the voice of the streets.