Jean-Jacques Burnel
- January 4, 2024
- Bassist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jean-Jacques Burnel |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 21, 1952(1952-02-21) |
| Age | 72 |
| Birthplace | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Jean-Jacques Burnel Biography
| Name | Jean-Jacques Burnel |
| Birthday | Feb 21 |
| Birth Year | 1952 |
| Place Of Birth | London |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Jean-Jacques Burnel is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on February 21, 1952 in London, England, United Kingdom. Bassist and vocalist for the rock band The Stranglers, who composed the soundtrack for the anime Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo.
Drummer Jet Black was the founder of The Stranglers.
Burnel has been a member of the Stranglers since the group’s inception in 1974, but has also made two solo albums: Euroman Cometh in 1979, and Un Jour Parfait in 1988, as well as a collaborative album with fellow Stranglers member Dave Greenfield, Fire and Water (Ecoutez Vos Murs) in 1983. Burnel has also produced and appeared as a guest musician for a number of artists, such as Lizard and ARB from Japan, Polyphonic Size (from Belgium) and Taxi Girl’s album Seppuku in 1981, as well as Laurent Sinclair’s “Devant le Miroir” maxi single. Burnel also formed a rhythm and blues covers band, the Purple Helmets, who played a number of concerts and released two albums in the late 1980s.
He was one of the first bass guitarists to use Trace Elliot amplification when the company began production in 1980. He now uses amplification by Ashdown Engineering who have honoured him with his own JJ500 signature amps.
He was born in Notting Hill, London.
Jean-Jacques Burnel Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Bassist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jean-Jacques Burnel is one of the richest Bassist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jean- Jacques Burnel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He studied at Huddersfield Polytechnic.
In 1979, he released his solo album, Euroman Cometh, which he followed with the album Un Jour Parfait in 1988.
Jean-Jacques “JJ” Burnel (born 21 February 1952 in Notting Hill, London) is a Franco-English musician, producer and songwriter, best known as the bass guitarist with the English rock band the Stranglers.
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Facts & Trivia
Jean-Jacques Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Jean-Jacques Burnel celebrates birthday on February 21 of every year.
Top Facts about Jean-Jacques Burnel
- Jean-Jacques Burnel is a French-English musician.
- He is best known as the bassist of The Stranglers.
- Burnel was born on February 21, 1952 in London.
- He started playing bass at age 16 and joined The Stranglers in 1974.
- Burnel has written many of the band’s most popular songs.
- He has also released several solo albums and collaborated with other artists.
- Burnel is known for his distinctive bass sound and aggressive playing style.
- He is an accomplished martial artist and holds a black belt in karate.
- Burnel has been married twice and has four children.
- As of 2021, he continues to tour and record with The Stranglers.
What Bass did The Stranglers use?
Later, he used a Yamaha BB2000, a Steinberger L2 (headless), and a Kinkade acoustic bass. He currently plays Shuker JJ Burnel signature basses custom- built in England by Jon Shuker.
How old is JJ Burnel?
70 years (February 21, 1952)
Who was the lead singer in The Stranglers?
Baz Warne
Where did The Stranglers come from?
Guildford, United Kingdom
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.