Grow up Billy

Billy Bragg is quoted in Mick Fealty's Telegraph blog as being bemused by David Cameron's love of The Smiths' music:
"The ground has shifted severely, from a situation where the leader of the Conservative party more or less formed my whole political outlook, to having a leader of the Conservative party who could have been in the audience at one of the gigs I did in the 1980s," he said. "That really freaks me out."


Why is Billy Bragg shocked that another 40 something might enjoy the great music of the Smiths and others. Just as with the BBC's obsession with ex-Etonians so Billy Bragg has to realise that Eton doesn't breed an evil master-race, or even just chinless wonders. Eton is a school that is exceptionally difficult for most to gain entry to and has the excellent teachers and facilities that assist pupils who generally want to learn, to learn.