Hugh Cornwell (Full Band Show)
The original singer/songwriter and guitarist of The Stranglers - Hugh Cornwell is coming to Melkweg! The Stranglers made waves in the punk scene of the 70s and 80s. As frontman, Cornwell was the musical driving force behind the band. Thus, he was the main songwriter of the bands most memorable music. Think of their debut Rattus Norvegicus from 1977. But also more follow-up albums No More Heroes Black and White and The Raven which confirm Cornwells status as a unique songwriter and musician.
Hugh Cornwell (Full Band Show)
Solo period
Cornwell left the band in 1990 and continues solo. Many albums follow. For example, in 2016, Hugh released "This Time It's Personal" with punk poet John Cooper Clarke, which consists of their inimitable take on songs that shaped their youth. Critics declared it a musical masterpiece.