Hugh Cornwell: The Stranglers, Punk Rock Origins & Solo Career

Sorry no video here. Hugh was either quite shy or from the stone age. Close your eyes to watch/listen. The conversation is certainly worth it. Hugh Cornwell, founding member and former frontman of The Stranglers, joins Sandy Kaye for a candid and fascinating conversation about his life, music and legacy. From the birth of British punk in the 1970s to chart-topping hits like “Peaches,” “No More Heroes,” and “Golden Brown,” Hugh shares how social unrest shaped the sound of a generation. He reveals the surprising story behind his early life in science, how he walked away from a PhD to pursue music, and what really led to his departure from The Stranglers in 1990. Hugh also opens up about his solo career, working with legendary producer Tony Visconti, and how he continues to evolve creatively with albums like Moments of Madness. If you love classic rock, punk, and the stories behind iconic music, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with music legends from the 60s, 70s and 80s. HUGH CORNWELL AUSTRALIAN TOUR - JUNE 2026 Wed 10 June – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine Fri 12 June – Corner Hotel, Melbourne Sat 13 June – Manning Bar, Sydney Sun 14 June – Crowbar, Brisbane Thu 18 June – The Gov, Adelaide Fri 19 June – The Rosemount, Perth #HughCornwell #TheStranglers #ClassicRock #PunkRock #MusicInterview #SandyKaye