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Steve Ignorant

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Steve Ignorant performing with Crass at the Wapping Autonomy Centre, East London, December 1981

Steve Ignorant is a singer and artist. He was born in England as Steve Williams.

He co-founded the anarchist punk rock band Crass with Penny Rimbaud in 1977, and has worked with other groups including Conflict, Schwartzeneggar (sic), The Stratford Mercenaries, Current 93 (under the name Stephen Intelligent), US punk band Thought Crime, as well as being an occasional solo performer.

He is also a sculptor, and has worked as a traditional Punch and Judy performer using the name Professor Ignorant. In recent years he has developed an interest in the history of traditional east London music hall performance.

a Stained glass image of Mr. Punch by Steve Ignorant displayed at Dial House

References

  • Shibboleth- My Revolting Life (Penny Rimbaud, 1999, AK Press)