Birth of Hugh Alan Cornwell
Birth of Hugh Alan Cornwell, later guitarist, vocalist and founding member of The Stranglers.
Role range: 1949-
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Hugh Cornwell Biography and Timeline
Follow Hugh Cornwell through 11 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Hugh Cornwell, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1949–1990Years on this page
1949
1974
Stranglers
Co-founds The Stranglers and becomes one of the band's principal singers, guitarists and songwriters.
Role range: 1974-1990
1976
United Artists Records
Signs with United Artists as The Stranglers move from club reputation toward recording success.
Role range: 1974-1990
1977
No More Heroes
Releases No More Heroes, the second Stranglers album of 1977.
Role range: 1974-1990
Peaches
Releases Peaches, one of the band's best-known early singles from the Rattus Norvegicus period.
Role range: 1974-1990
Rattus Norvegicus
Releases Rattus Norvegicus, the band's debut album and a major British punk-era success.
Role range: 1974-1990
1978
Nice n Sleazy
Releases Nice n Sleazy, a single showing the band's darker humour and sharp guitar attack.
Role range: 1974-1990
1981
La Folie
Releases La Folie, the album that includes Golden Brown.
Role range: 1974-1990
1984
Aural Sculpture
Releases Aural Sculpture as the band adds brass textures and a more accessible production style.
Role range: 1974-1990
1986
Always the Sun
Releases Always the Sun, one of the band's most enduring later singles.
Role range: 1974-1990
1990
Departure
Leaves The Stranglers after sixteen years as guitarist, vocalist and songwriter.
Role range: 1974-1990
Records, sources and methodology
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