James Blunt gets mother's backing in 'posh pop' row

Jane Blount says Harrow-educated son has faced 'harsh criticism', amid claims musicians are too middle classJames Blunt's mother today waded into the debate about whether pop stars these days are too posh, emailing the BBC to complain that her Harrow-educated son was subject to "harsh criticism" because of his privileged background.The suggestion that at least 60% of contemporary chart pop and rock acts feature former public school pupils was first raised in a recent issue of the music magazine...

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