Hugh Cornwell

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.

Hugh Cornwell
Cornwell performing in 2010
Background information
Birth nameHugh Alan Cornwell
Born (1949-08-28) 28 August 1949
Tufnell Park, North London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
  • novelist
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
Years active1974–present
Labels
Formerly ofThe Stranglers
Websitehughcornwell.com
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