Les Barker ... Les Barker (30 January 1947 – 14 January 2023 [1]) was an English poet. He wrote comedic poetry, parodies of popular songs, and also serious works. [2]

Jan 17, 2023 · Les Barker is thought to have suffered a cardiac arrest after the New Saints game on Saturday.

Dec 22, 2024 · Les Barker & the Mrs Ackroyd Band: Mrs Ackroyd Superstar! Why Do Cafés Close at Teatime? Will the Turtle Be Unbroken?

Feb 26, 2023 · Les Barker, pictured in the 1990s, toured America and Australia, and his silliness was treasured everywhere. My friend Les Barker, who has died aged 75, was a poet/performer and …

At long last I've got around to adding some of Les Barker's poetry and writing. The first four examples are from the book Vodabone recently produced by Les Barker. They cover a wide range of styles: …

Les Barker (30 January 1947 – 15 January 2023) was an English poet, musician, and humorist renowned for his comedic poetry, monologues, and parodies of popular songs, often centered on …

Poet Laureate of the Folk Club / Festival scene. Author of over 70 books of verse, his witty monologues should crack you up. A comedic genius !Poet Laureate of the Folk Club / Festival scene....

Les retired from performing due to ill health in 2022. He will be remembered for his genius with words, for making people laugh, but also for his cutting and often poignant poems about how world powers …

Jan 14, 2023 · Barker authored 77 books and released 20 albums. His books contain a mixture of monologues, comic songs, and serious songs. The monologues tip the hat to Marriott Edgar.

Jan 18, 2023 · Les Barker was a poet and author and a supporter of The New Saints of Oswestry Town. A well known author and poet died in his car after watching his favourite football team play, the club …