In 1987, Johnson also took some tentative steps back into live performance. Whilst promoting Infected: The Movie in Australia he had a chance encounter with Billy Bragg , who persuaded him to return to Britain and support Red Wedge , a coalition of like-minded musicians supporting the Labour Party in its general election campaign. Johnson agreed and enrolled longtime friend and collaborator Manyika to join him in performing shows in London featuring stripped-down versions of political the The songs such as “Heartland”. This experience convinced Johnson to put a band together once again.
Returned to live performance with Billy Bragg
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