The Stranglers are an English rock band formed in Guildford, Surrey, in 1974. They emerged with the punk and new wave scene of the late 1970s, with a classic line-up of Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Jet Black and Dave Greenfield. The band is best known for the 1982 single “Golden Brown”, their biggest hit, and for the albums Rattus Norvegicus and No More Heroes. The Stranglers started with Jet Black on drums, Jean-Jacques Burnel on bass, Hugh Cornwell on guitar and Hans Wärmling on keyboards, who was replaced by Dave Greenfield within a year.
This set consists of an entire show at the Hope and Anchor pub in Islington, North London, recorded on 22 November 1977. This particular concert took place on the opening night of the "Front Row Festival", a series of shows by regulars of the venue d…
"Live At The Hammersmith Odeon 1982." is an electrifying concert, recorded on February 8, 1982, captures the raw energy and dynamic performance of the band during the second leg of their acclaimed La Folie British tour.
Originally recorded for the BB…
Original Italian edition on United Artists of the magnificent and essential 1977 debut album by one of the most original and successful bands connected with punk that needs no presentation.
Original Italian edition on United Artists of the essential 1977 nastier second album by one of the most original and successful bands connected with punk that needs no presentation.