He is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, but says he isn't ready for national treasure status.

John Cooper Clarke is nicknamed the ... The original I Wanna Be Yours is a rare example in Clarke's catalogue of an unabashed love poem, albeit an unconventional one. "I wanna be your vacuum ...

Martin Robinson11 March 2025 John Cooper Clarke, the bard of Salford ... who loved his work and of course turned one of Clarke’s poems into song from, with the mighty I Wanna Be Yours from ...

John Cooper Clarke, the bard of Salford ... Alex Turner, for one, who loved his work and of course turned one of Clarke’s poems into song from, with the mighty I Wanna Be Yours from the album 3AM.

John Cooper Clarke, the bard of Salford ... Alex Turner, for one, who loved his work and of course turned one of Clarke’s poems into song from, with the mighty I Wanna Be Yours from the album ...

Punk poet John Cooper Clarke is set to perform in Bury St Edmunds. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry', Clarke will take the stage at The Apex on March 13, at 8pm. The poet rose to fame in the ...

Acclaimed poet, performer and cultural icon, Dr. John Cooper Clarke, will receive the prestigious 2025 Northern Music Award and give an intimate performance of his unique brand of poetry at the ...

Punk poet John Cooper Clarke is to receive the 2025 Northern Music Award in recognition of his influence in the world of music and poetry. The awards, which celebrates musical talent from the ...