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Hugh Cornwell | |
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Birth name | Hugh Alan Cornwell |
Born | Tufnell Park, North London, England | 28 August 1949
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Years active | 1974–present |
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Formerly of | The Stranglers |
Website | hughcornwell |
Hugh Alan Cornwell (born 28 August 1949) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and writer, best known for being the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the punk rock and new wave band the Stranglers from 1974 to 1990. Since leaving the Stranglers, Cornwell has recorded a further ten solo studio albums and continues to record and perform live.