Biography
One of the longest-surviving acts from the British new wave explosion of the late 70s, the Stranglers first rehearsed in Guildford as early as 1974. Two years later, the full line-up emerged, comprising Hugh Cornwell (28 August 1949, London, England; vocals, guitar), Jean Jacques Burnel (b. 21 February 1952, London, England; vocals, bass), Jet Black (b. Brian Duffy, 26 August 1943; drums) and Dave Greenfield (keyboards). Following a tour supporting Patti Smith during 1976 and some favourable press reports (the first to bring comparisons to the Doors), the band were signed by United Artists Records. Courting controversy from the outset, they caused a sensation and saw their date at London’s Roundhouse cut short when Cornwell wore an allegedly obscene T-shirt. In February 1977 the Stranglers’ debut single, ‘(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)’, reached number 44 in the UK charts and inexplicably dropped out after only one week. According to the chart...
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