He thought albums were a self-indulgence and said his favourite songwriter was 'Anon'. Actor Maxine Peake pays tribute to the man who inspired her to act, write " and even relocate to SalfordI can't recall the exact moment that I became aware of Ewan MacColl and his music. My grandparents were active members of the Communist party and, as a child, I spent weekends and school holidays at their house, where the records…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:02PM on November 4, 2015