Golden Brown, Strange Little Girl, Always The Sun, Peaches, No More Heroes, Nice & Sleazy...Sound familiar ? All big hits, all great songs, all written and sung by Hugh Cornwell, the songwriter behind The Stranglers.
As leader of The Stranglers, Hugh was the main songwriter of all the band’s most memorable songs across ten stellar albums. Their 1977 debut Rattus Norvegicus – featuring seminal songs Peaches, (Get A) Grip, (On Yourself), and more – follow up albums No More Heroes, Black and White, The Raven and The Gospel According To The MenInBlack - which Hugh cites as his favourite Stranglers album – consolidated Cornwell’s stature as a unique songwriter and musician. His lyrics to Golden Brown, from the La Folie album, and their multiple meanings, is a songwriting masterclass with the song reaching number 2 in the UK singles charts. After releasing his final album 10 with the band Hugh embarked on a solo career. Fast forward to 2022 and Hugh's lastest album Moments of Madness is an album of acute, pithy, and witty observations which has received widespread critical acclaim. Mojo - "Cornwell's still doing things his way and often with striking results" 4/4 star review Uncut - "Thunderously tribal garage rock...the ex- Strangler not yet gone soft" Vive Le Rock - "a hugely enjoyable journey through the thoughts and musings of one of the most mercurial minds working in modern music” Louder Than War - "A late flowering classic from a man that has always known how to write a good tune".
The Primitives are an English indie rock band from Coventry, best known for their 1988 international hit single "Crash". Formed in 1984, disbanded in 1992 and reformed in 2009, the band's two constant members throughout their recording career have been vocalist Tracy Tracy and guitarist Paul Court. Drummer Tig Williams has been a constant member since 1987. Often described as an indie pop or indie rock band, The Primitives' musical style can also be seen as straddling power pop, new wave and post-punk.
Please note, this event is 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by someone who's 18 or over).
Thu Jan 18 2024
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
£30.25
Ages 14+
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The Gig Cartel presents
Hugh Cornwell,
The Primitives
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Hugh Cornwell
New Wave
Hugh Cornwell is one of the UK's finest songwriting talents and accomplished live performers. This electric band performance will feature songs spanning his career from early Stranglers to the current day. As the original guitarist, singer and main songwriter in the British rock band The Stranglers, he's enjoyed massive success with 10 hit albums and 21 Top Forty singles, etching himself into Europe and the USA's musical psyche with classic songs, including Peaches, No More Heroes, Golden Brown, Nice N’ Sleazy, Always the Sun and Duchess.
"UK Punk's Dark Lord" - Rolling Stone
"He sounds more engaged and intense than he has in years" - Classic Rock
"Cornwell provides the goods In Spades" - Vive Le Rock
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The Primitives
Indie Pop
Fronted by indiepop blonde bombshell Tracy Tracy, The Primitives emerged from the independent scene of the mid-80s that also spawned The Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, The Wedding Present and Primal Scream.
Their sound distilled the shimmering guitar jangle of The Byrds, the buzzsaw style of the Ramones and 60’s girl group melodies into two and a half minute pop gems. The Primitives were regular session guests on BBC Radio One's John Peel radio show and they had a career boost when Morrissey named them as one of his favourite bands.
Their widely acclaimed first album, ‘Lovely’, made them the UK’s indie darlings, while the huge success of the single ‘Crash’ saw them cross over to a mass audience. 'Lovely' also featured the singles 'Thru the Flowers', 'Stop Killing Me', 'Way Behind Me' and 'Out of Reach'.
£30.25 Ages 14+
Golden Brown, Strange Little Girl, Always The Sun, Peaches, No More Heroes, Nice & Sleazy...Sound familiar ? All big hits, all great songs, all written and sung by Hugh Cornwell, the songwriter behind The Stranglers.
As leader of The Stranglers, Hugh was the main songwriter of all the band’s most memorable songs across ten stellar albums. Their 1977 debut Rattus Norvegicus – featuring seminal songs Peaches, (Get A) Grip, (On Yourself), and more – follow up albums No More Heroes, Black and White, The Raven and The Gospel According To The MenInBlack - which Hugh cites as his favourite Stranglers album – consolidated Cornwell’s stature as a unique songwriter and musician. His lyrics to Golden Brown, from the La Folie album, and their multiple meanings, is a songwriting masterclass with the song reaching number 2 in the UK singles charts. After releasing his final album 10 with the band Hugh embarked on a solo career. Fast forward to 2022 and Hugh's lastest album Moments of Madness is an album of acute, pithy, and witty observations which has received widespread critical acclaim. Mojo - "Cornwell's still doing things his way and often with striking results" 4/4 star review Uncut - "Thunderously tribal garage rock...the ex- Strangler not yet gone soft" Vive Le Rock - "a hugely enjoyable journey through the thoughts and musings of one of the most mercurial minds working in modern music” Louder Than War - "A late flowering classic from a man that has always known how to write a good tune".
The Primitives are an English indie rock band from Coventry, best known for their 1988 international hit single "Crash". Formed in 1984, disbanded in 1992 and reformed in 2009, the band's two constant members throughout their recording career have been vocalist Tracy Tracy and guitarist Paul Court. Drummer Tig Williams has been a constant member since 1987. Often described as an indie pop or indie rock band, The Primitives' musical style can also be seen as straddling power pop, new wave and post-punk.
Please note, this event is 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by someone who's 18 or over).
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