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The Original Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist with The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwell New Zealand TourWhen future historians of music draw up a list of the movers and shakers who changed the modern musical landscape, there will be no doubt that Hugh Cornwell’s name will be prominent amongst them. As a pioneering musician, songwriter, and performer his pervasive influence persists in the record collections of music aficionados, across the globe’s radio waves and on stages around the world, Hugh’s presence is unquestionable.As leader of The Stranglers, Hugh was the main songwriter of all the band’s most memorable songs across ten stellar albums all of whom consolidated Cornwell’s stature as a unique songwriter and musician. His lyrics to Golden Brown, from the La Folie album, and their multiple meanings, is a songwriting masterclass.Widely regarded as the poet laureate of punk, Hugh Cornwell has also built a substantial and singular body of impressive solo albums. Don’t miss this British Music Legend as he Performs Iconic Stranglers Hits and Classic Solo Songs with a Full Band"His solo work is a joy to listen to, great lyrics and wonderful guitars, and The Stranglers numbers stand the test of time, still sounding great after all this time" (Scottish Music Network)“Cornwell’s voice is spiky or smooth as required” (Norfolk Rocks)
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Terry
January 27th 2024
Very good concert played a lot of songs from his back catalogue and some stranglers tunes second time to see him at the Islington Assembly Hall love this venue cheers!!!👍😁👏💙
London, United Kingdom@Islington Assembly Hall
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Hugh Cornwell Biography
Hugh Cornwell is an English musician & songwriter, best known for being the vocalist & guitarist for British punk/new wave group The Stranglers, 1974–90.
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