With their album Rattus Norvegicus and No More Heroes The Stranglers established their name in 1977. Their short, direct songs were in line with the punk but The Stranglers were actually too old and too musical for a real punk band. The Doors-like organ sound of keyboardist Dave Greenfield and melodic basslines of Jean-Jacques Burnel, the group gave a unique sound. In the Netherlands, the group was
… popular Top 40 hits and appearances TopPop and Pinkpop. Singer / guitarist Hugh Cornwell in 1990, leaving the group and the other three members go incessantly and with The Stranglers show a group with a remarkable stamina.more
