Julian Cope

Julian Cope is a musician and writer, born in Deri, Wales, in 1957 and raised in Tamworth. He became the singer of Liverpool group the Teardrop Explodes, whose songs included Reward and Treason, before pursuing a solo career with albums such as World Shut Your Mouth, Peggy Suicide and Jehovahkill.

His writing and publishing developed alongside his recordings. Through Head Heritage, he has explored rock history and prehistoric monuments, with books including Krautrocksampler and The Modern Antiquarian.