ACOOP Organises Billy Bragg Event
Wednesday, October 29th 2008
October has seen a celebrity visit HMP Channings Wood thanks to the work of ACOOP Project Manager Liz Davis.
Jail Guitar Doors is an independent initiative set up by Billy Bragg with the aim of providing musical equipment for the use of inmates serving time in Her Majesty’s prisons. It takes its name from the b-side of the Clash’s 1978 single “Clash City Rockers”.
Billy Bragg who continues to enjoy success in the music industry, best known for hits such as “A New England” presented guitars to prisoners at Channings Wood prison, he also gave a performance enjoyed by many.
Liz Davis received “special thanks” in TQ12, The HMP Channings Wood Magazine, for helping to arrange the visit.