Punk pioneer Hugh Cornwell led The Stranglers for 16 years before striking out as a solo artist. Credited with being a major progressive force in art rock and post punk; his solo album output includes Wolf (1988), Wired (1993), Guilty (1997), Hi Fi (2000), Footprints in the Desert (2002), Beyond Elysian Fields (2004), Hooverdam (2008), Totem and Taboo (2012), Monster (2018) and Moments of Madness (2022).
I was really going to see the Primitives who were the original support act for this gig but had to pull out due to the ill health of their singer Tracy. Ex TC were a reasonable replacement and people forget how many hits and great songs XTC have. The new band worked hard along with the original drummer to reproduce most of those 'hits' and 'near misses'. I wondered how Hugh might manage performing Stranglers songs without keyboards but I needn't have worried ! The excellent bass player simply played the keyboard melody to 'Strange little girl' and we were off ! The drummer was great too and a Doctor apparently ! He was an excellent and charismatic front man and Hugh's own solo songs were excellent and peppered throughout the set along with underrated Stranglers gems like 'Skin deep'. The highlight of the set was undoubtedly the beautiful, 'Always the Sun' which had everyone singing along. A great night !
Posted by Christopher Sidwell on 30/01/2024
Hugh Cornwell, The Assembly, Leamington Spa - 26th January 2024
I 1st saw Hugh Cornwell with the Stranglers in 1981. He continues to deliver great live performances. Great night.
Posted anonymously on 26/01/2024
Hugh Cornwell, Islington Assembly Hall, London - 25th January 2024
Hugh Cornwell hasn’t lost his touch to entertain his fans. With a mixture from his solo career to his time at the Stranglers he plays for nearly 2 hours with a brilliant voice that has lost none of its power . The venue is small therefore intimate and it feels special to be able to see and hear such a rock legend . Don’t stop cos we can’t get enough of this amazing entertainer
Posted by Frank on 25/01/2024
Hugh Cornwell, Concorde 2, Brighton - 24th January 2024
Hugh C has still got it Can’t wait until next time!
Posted by Mikey. on 25/01/2024
Hugh Cornwell, Concorde 2, Brighton - 24th January 2024
Magic Shug was on fire Man’s just a class act Venue was class staff helpful Beer was to expensive Student bar £5.50 a pint 🍺?????
Posted by Davis on 21/01/2024
Hugh Cornwell, Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow - 19th January 2024