Garry Bushell English journalist, writer Date of Birth: 13.05.1955 Country: Great Britain

1. Biography of Harry Bushell
2. Early Life and Music Career
3. Journalism Career
4. Political Views and Personal Life

Biography of Harry Bushell

Harry Bushell is an English journalist, television presenter, writer, political activist, and musician. He was born in Woolwich, South East London, in a firefighter's family.

Early Life and Music Career

Bushell first took the stage in middle school as a member of the group 'Pink Tent'. The group not only sang songs but also performed comedy acts at various parties and each other's homes. He later became a member of The National Union of School Students and the socialist organization 'The Schools Action Union'.

After working as a courier for Shell and in the London Fire Brigade, Bushell attended North East London Polytechnic and the London College of Printing. The 'Pink Tent' project eventually transformed into the Oi!/punk band 'The Gonads', which continued to perform into the new century. They positioned themselves as an 'Oi-Tone' group, primarily playing ska and street punk. While their early works featured comedic elements, they increasingly released more serious compositions.

Journalism Career

In 1973, at the age of 18, Bushell joined the team of 'International Socialists' and began writing for the left-wing newspaper 'Socialist Worker'. He wrote extensively on both socio-political topics and music. From 1978 to 1985, Bushell worked for the magazine 'Sounds', mainly focusing on punk and other 'street' genres. In 1986, he switched to 'The Sun', 'Evening Standard', and 'The Daily Mirror'. In 1991, Bushell briefly served as an assistant editor at the 'Daily Star', where he also wrote a news column. After three months, he returned to 'The Sun'. Bushell gained notoriety for his biting writing style, and his critical reviews carried significant authority. Many believe that one of his articles dealt a fatal blow to comedian Julian Clary's career. In 1994, Bushell was recognized as the Critic of the Year at the UK Press Awards.

In the mid-1990s, Bushell began hosting his own TV program, where he provided commentary on national news channels. Eventually, he left 'The Sun' after his crime novel 'The Face' was published in the 'Daily Star' without his knowledge. He found a new home at 'The People', where he worked until February 18, 2007. Following his departure from journalism, Bushell shifted his focus to writing books and screenplays.

Political Views and Personal Life

Bushell expressed his political views primarily through his articles. While he began as a socialist, he later joined the ranks of the Democrats. He stood against the European Union, frequently expressed opposition to the middle class, and advocated for patriotism and personal freedom.

Bushell has five children from two women: Carol Bushell and Tania Bushell. Tania Bushell, known by her stage name 'Leah McCaffrey', is a country singer. In recent years, Bushell has dedicated most of his time to his band and writing books.