# Event Details - **Event Name**: Gang of Four's Jon King on TO HELL WITH POVERTY! - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: Jon King from seminal postpunk band, Gang of Four, comes to The Westport Library to talk about his memoir, TO HELL WITH POVERTY!About this EventThe Westport Library is thrilled to welcome Jon King to talk about his brand-new memoir, TO HELL WITH POVERTY! A CLASS ACT: INSIDE THE GANG OF FOUR.Please Note: Mr. King will sign purchased copies of TO HELL WITH POVERTY! and one additional piece of memorabilia for ticket holders. Each ticket includes a seat in the Forum and a copy of TO HELL WITH POVERTY!TO HELL WITH POVERTY! is a poignant and dramatic memoir from Jon King, the lead singer and songwriter of the legendary British underground band Gang of Four. It documents King’s story from a South London slum and impoverished working-class background to international success as core musician, lyricist, writer, and producer in the legendary postpunk/funk band Gang of Four.The reader is taken on an episodic and kaleidoscopic journey full of adventures from childhood to the end of Gang of Four’s “golden period” in 1984. Thrown off the hit British TV show Top of the Pops; beaten by police at an anti-Nazi rally; being at the heart of the UK postpunk movement in the 1970s; fraternizing with Hells Angels and other “undesirables”; supported by bands like R.E.M. and playing with the likes of the Police and Talking Heads—King’s times with Gang of Four are rich with stories.Gang of Four’s Entertainment! LP is consistently ranked as one of the greatest debut albums of all time and continues to inspire new generations of musicians today. The band has influenced numerous bands, from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and INXS, to 2024-era hip-hop giants Run the Jewels, whose hit song “The Ground Below” is built on samples from the Gang of Four’s song “Ether.” Gang of Four have been championed by the likes of Flea, Sofia Coppola, Massive Attack, Damien Hirst, Greil Marcus, and many more.JON KING is an English musician, songwriter, and Grammy-nominated art director. He is the singer and main songwriter in the postpunk band Gang of Four.***With your registration/ticket purchase, the bearer is entitled to one Complimentary Margarita, Paloma, or Aguafresca at Don Memo, Westport. Please show your registration upon arrival. Thank you. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/westport/gang-of-fours-jon-king-on-to-hell-with-poverty/100001229436380309 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, workshops, business, literary-art, performances, dance, theatre, trips-adventures, flea - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Westport - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: The Westport Library - **lat**: 41.1407665 - **long**: -73.3616887 - **full address**: The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Gang of Four's Jon King on TO HELL WITH POVERTY! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/70fb5b82ed40850dde83c65c7f195b22d55465d7533a7c1fb832c09df69e8b61-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3f3f3-gmir.jpg?v=1739012496 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Gang of Four's Jon King on TO HELL WITH POVERTY! being held? - **A:** Gang of Four's Jon King on TO HELL WITH POVERTY! takes place on Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 at 02:30 pm at The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Gang of Four's Jon King on TO HELL WITH POVERTY!? - **A:** Tickets for Gang of Four's Jon King on TO HELL WITH POVERTY! are priced at USD 34 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission + To Hell w Poverty BookUSD 34 + USD 4 feeAvailableDonation to The Westport LibraryFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Gang of Four's Jon King on TO HELL WITH POVERTY!? - **A:** Gang of Four's Jon King on TO HELL WITH POVERTY! is organized by The Westport Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Gang of Four's Jon King on TO HELL WITH POVERTY! is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Westport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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