Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Jean-Jacques Burnel Biography and Timeline

Follow Jean-Jacques Burnel through 7 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Jean-Jacques Burnel, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1952–1983Years on this page

1952

Birth of Jean-Jacques Burnel

Member of Stranglers · London · Arts / Popular Music

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

Role range: 1952-

1974

Stranglers

Member of Stranglers · Guildford · Arts / Popular Music

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

Role range: 1974-

Stranglers

Member of Stranglers · Surrey · Arts / Popular Music

Founder Member of The Stranglers

1977

No More Heroes

Member of Stranglers · Arts / Popular Music

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

Role range: 1974-

Rattus Norvegicus

Member of Stranglers · Arts / Popular Music

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

Role range: 1974-

1979

The Raven

Member of Stranglers · Arts / Popular Music

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

Role range: 1974-

1983

Feline

Member of Stranglers · Arts / Popular Music

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

Role range: 1974-

Records, sources and methodology

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