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Jean-Jacques Burnel Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Jean-Jacques Burnel, based on 7 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

7 records1952–19836 events3 places

Chronological biography

1952

Birth of Jean-Jacques Burnel21 February 1952
Arts / Popular Music · Member of Stranglers · London

Birth of Jean-Jacques Burnel, later bassist, vocalist and founding member of The Stranglers.

1974

Stranglers1974
Arts / Popular Music · Member of Stranglers · Guildford

Co-founds The Stranglers as bassist and vocalist, becoming the band's longest-serving original member.

Stranglers1974
Arts / Popular Music · Member of Stranglers · Surrey

Founder Member of The Stranglers

1977

No More Heroes1977
Arts / Popular Music · Member of Stranglers

Contributes bass and vocals to No More Heroes as the band consolidates its punk-era success.

Rattus Norvegicus1977
Arts / Popular Music · Member of Stranglers

Plays bass on Rattus Norvegicus, giving the album much of its aggressive low-end sound.

1979

The Raven1979
Arts / Popular Music · Member of Stranglers

Records The Raven, expanding the band's sound and image beyond the original punk scene.

1983

Feline1983
Arts / Popular Music · Member of Stranglers

Records Feline as The Stranglers adopt a more polished European-influenced sound.

Titles and roles

Member of Stranglers

Record provenance

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