Hugh Cornwell
- January 10, 2024
- Punk Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Hugh Cornwell |
| Occupation | Punk Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 28, 1949(1949-08-28) |
| Age | 75 |
| Birthplace | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Hugh Cornwell Biography
| Name | Hugh Cornwell |
| Birthday | Aug 28 |
| Birth Year | 1949 |
| Place Of Birth | England |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Hugh Cornwell is one of the most popular and richest Punk Singer who was born on August 28, 1949 in England, England, United Kingdom. Frontman for and founder of the punk and new wave band The Stranglers, the group known for songs like “Golden Brown” and “Skin Deep.”
He and The Stranglers toured with Deborah Harry and her band Blondie.
He was raised in London, England.
Hugh Cornwell Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Punk Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Hugh Cornwell is one of the richest Punk Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hugh Cornwell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He initially named his band The Johnny Sox.
He is a huge cricket fan.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Hugh Cornwell Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Hugh Ranked on the list of most popular Punk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Hugh Cornwell celebrates birthday on August 28 of every year.
Top Facts about Hugh Cornwell
- Hugh Cornwell is an English musician and songwriter.
- He was the lead vocalist and guitarist for The Stranglers.
- Cornwell has released 11 solo albums since leaving the band.
- His most successful album, “Wolf”, reached #37 on UK charts.
- He has collaborated with artists such as Robert Williams and John Cooper Clarke.
- Cornwell’s music blends rock, punk, and folk influences.
- He has written several books including his memoir “A Multitude of Sins”.
- The Stranglers’ hit song “Golden Brown” was co-written by Cornwell.
- In 2010, he received an honorary degree from the University of Hertfordshire.
- Cornwell continues to tour and perform around the world today.
Who was the original lead singer of The Stranglers?
Formation and mainstream success (1974–1979) Before forming the band, “Jet Black” (real name Brian Duffy) was in his mid-30s. A successful businessman, Black at one point owned a fleet of ice cream vans, and later ran “The Jackpot”, a Guildford off-licence that would serve as the base for the early Stranglers.
What guitar does Hugh Cornwell play?
Fender Telecaster Hugh has been played a Telecaster since the early days of the Stranlers. Just before he left he added teh Kinkaid Brothers Accoustic as well as a Hofner Razorhead solid body and Rickenbacker 12 string. Now when he plays it’s pretty well the Telecaster all night.
Where is Hugh Cornwell from?
Tufnell Park, London, United Kingdom
How old is Hugh Cornwell?
73 years (August 28, 1949)
Did the Stranglers do drugs?
JJ Burnel and Jet Black have recalled the time The Stranglers decided to take heroin for a year – leading to bassist Burnel deciding to commit suicide. They began taking the drug on a daily basis while making fifth album The Gospel According To The Meninblack in 1980.