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A leading figure of the punk era, Hugh was lead singer, guitarist, and main songwriter with The Stranglers, and now brings his unique style, humor, and insight to describe the story of his life.Beginning withHugh's decision to leave The Stranglers in 1990, the book explores, in full and frank detail, why this key momen ...more
Cover pic by Pennie Smith
A leading figure of the punk era, Hugh was lead singer, guitarist, and main songwriter with The Stranglers, and now brings his unique style, humor, and insight to describe the story of his life.Beginning withHugh's decision to leave The Stranglers in 1990, the book explores, in full and frank detail, why this key momen ...more
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Published
2005
by HarperCollins UK
(first published 2004)
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The autobiography of Hugh Cornwell, guitarist and songwriter for a very unique band called The Stranglers. They were lumped into the "punk rock" category in the late 70s, but never really fit in. The music these guys created was complex, musical, melodic and lyrical in a way that suggested good educations. They were notorious for some of their more intimidating lyrics and off-stage behavior, and therefore accepted by punks and non-punks alike, but they never boxed themselves in with any of those
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Fascinating story of the early days of the punk movement. I was disappointed that my favorite story was left out (thus it may not be true). The Stranglers chose to begin a tour (for the Black and White album) in Reykjavik, which caused great excitement, including a reception with the Prime Minister. When the plane carrying the band arrived, there was a big welcome planned, including a band to play a welcoming serenade (I don't recall what they were to play, but clearly they had major misconcepti
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Overall an entertaining read, but by grouping his life experiences in headings rather than a chronological timeline made it different but sometimes frustratingly difficult to follow! I found that it was best to read a complete chapter at a time, or I risked getting completely lost!
I always thought that The Stranglers stood apart from all the other punk bands going at the time, and not just because they sounded more talented than their rivals, (were they even a punk band?), there was nothing "fl ...more
I always thought that The Stranglers stood apart from all the other punk bands going at the time, and not just because they sounded more talented than their rivals, (were they even a punk band?), there was nothing "fl ...more
...a real disappointment. Given so much potential material to write about Cornwell somehow manages to deliver a really dreary and rambling autobiography. Drifts into corporate rock name dropping and mind-bogglingly mundane observations on life. Nothing gives the impression that he is half-way interesting or remotely likeable.
A strangely disappointing read, especially so considering The Stranglers were one of the most important bands of my youth. It's not because Hugh admits to being a Cliff Richard fan or his endless waffles about foreign holidays, it's simply that unlike his old band this book lacks punch.
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