About The Stranglers
The Stranglers were an English rock band formed in 1966 and one of the first British heavy metal bands. The band consisted of bassist Hugh Cornwell, guitarist Dave Greenfield, drummer Jean-Jacques Burnel, and lead vocalist and guitarist Jean-Paul Borne. In 1970, they released their debut album, the eponymous The Stranglers. The album was immediately hit, reaching number 9 on the UK albums chart and selling over 100,000 copies.
The Stranglers were one of the most influential groups in British music in the 1970s. Hugh Cornwell, the lead singer, led the band.
He sang the majority of the lyrics and melodies in the songs. The band's success continued with releasing their second album, La Folie, which reached number 4 on the UK charts. The album also produced a significant hit single, "Peaches," and two more top 20 singles: "Golden Brown" and "No More Heroes." The group also appeared on the BBC television show Top of the Pops and performed live on Saturday Club.
In 1972, the band released their third album, Golden Eye, which sold over 200,000 copies and reached number 1 on the UK charts. The band's fourth album, Live in Concert, was recorded live at Hammersmith Odeon in London. Nicky Graham produced the album. The following year, the band released their fifth album, Rattus Norvegicus, which sold over 300,000 copies.
In 1973, The Stranglers released their sixth album, Eat to the Beat, which reached number 2 on the UK charts and spawned three hit singles: "Peaches," "Skin Deep," and "No More Heroes." The Stranglers' popularity continued with their seventh album, The Leather Boys, which reached number 1 on the UK charts.
The band's eighth album, No More Heroes, was released in 1975 and became their second UK number. In 1976, the band released their ninth album, Bummed. The band's tenth album, Hang Up, was released in 1977 and became their third UK number.
The band's eleventh album, Strange Kind of Woman, and another Album The Raven - The Stranglers was released in 1979 and reached number 3 on the UK charts. The group's twelfth album, Odds & Sods, was released in 1980 and reached number 5 on the UK charts.
The band's thirteenth album, Golden Brown, was released in 1981 and reached number 4 on the UK charts. The band's album, Feline - The stranglers, was released in 1983 and reached number 6 on the UK charts. The band's fifteenth album, Raw Like Sushi, was released in 1985 and reached number 9 on the UK charts. The band's sixteenth album, Get On Board! was released in 1986 and reached number 11 on the UK charts.
The band's seventeenth album, Come Dancing, was released in 1988 and reached number 8 on the UK charts. In 1989, the band released their eighteenth album, The Missing Piece. The group's nineteenth album, Strange Cargo, was released in 1990 and reached number 16 on the UK charts. The group's twentieth album, Down in the Park, was released in 1991 and reached number 27 on the UK charts. In 1992, the band released their first live album, Live at the BBC, which reached number 20 on the UK charts.
In 1993, the group released their second live album, The Complete Stranger. The group's twenty-first album, Black and White, was released in 1994 and reached number 32 on the UK charts. In 1995, the group released their third live album, The Best of the Box. In 1996, the group released their fourth live album, Live in London. The group's twenty-second album, Raw Like Sushi - Live, was released in 1997 and reached number 10 on the UK charts.
In 1998, the band released their fifth live album, Still Live. The band's twenty-third album, Fluxion, was released in 1999 and reached number 17 on the UK charts.
In 2000, the group released their sixth live album, Strange Boutique. The band's twenty-fourth album, Black and White - The Singles Collection, was released in 2001 and reached number 5 on the UK charts.
In 2003, the group released their eighth live album, The Very Best of the Stranglers: Live. The band's twenty-fifth album, The Good, the Bad & the Dangerous, was released in 2005 and reached number 4 on the UK charts. In 2006, the group released their ninth live album, The Platinum Collection. The band's thirtieth album, Get Even, was released in 2007 and reached number 8 on the UK charts. In 2009, the group released their tenth live album, The Best of the Box, Vol.
The band's thirty-first album, Odditorium, was released in 2010 and reached number 6 on the UK charts. In 2011, the band released their eleventh live album, Live in Japan. In 2013, the group released their twelfth live album, Live at the Electric Ballroom. The band's thirty-second album, Live at Last, was released in 2014 and reached number 11 on the UK charts.
Last Words
In conclusion, the Stranglers are considered one of the biggest bands of all time. They were one of the biggest acts in Britain in the 1970s and were at the height of their popularity when they split in 1982. This biography is a must-read for all fans of the band.