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John Cooper Clarke Recreates 1957 Cowboy Photo in 2026

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 3:26 AM UTC · How we work

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John Cooper Clarke Recreates

John Cooper Clarke recreates his 1957 cowboy-themed photo in 2026.
He began performing in Manchester clubs before signing with Epic Records in 1978.
His 1979 single “Gimmix! Play Loud” reached the UK Top 40 chart.
The poem “Evidently Chickentown” appeared in The Sopranos, boosting his audience.
He published the memoir I Wanna Be Yours in 2020.

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Clarke Rejects Tech

Clarke says he continues writing poetry, calling aging “marginally better than being dead.”
He admits he is totally computer illiterate and feels uncomfortable with modern technology.
Clarke recalls his first paid gig at Manchester’s Embassy Club, booked by Bernard Manning, met an indifferent audience.
A childhood bout with tuberculosis forced him out of school, prompting him to focus on reading.

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John Cooper Clarke Recreates

John Cooper Clarke recreates his 1957 cowboy-themed photo in 2026.
He began performing in Manchester clubs before signing with Epic Records in 1978.
His 1979 single “Gimmix! Play Loud” reached the UK Top 40 chart.
The poem “Evidently Chickentown” appeared in The Sopranos, boosting his audience.
He published the memoir I Wanna Be Yours in 2020.

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