Attila the Stockbroker is the stage-name of English punk poet, multi instrumentalist musician and songwriter John Baine (born 21 October 1957). He performs solo and as the leader of the band Barnstormer 1649 (who combine early music and punk). As well as numerous concerts, eight books of poems, and an autobiography, he has released over forty recordings (albums and singles). Launched into public consciousness by legendary UK Radio One DJ John Peel in 1982/83