The snarling bad boys of the punk rock scene, The Stranglers were as well known for brawling, gaffer taping journalists and knocking back Class As as they were for hits like Peaches and No More Heroes.
They started life, fittingly, in an off-licence run by drummer Jet Black in 1974, and cut their teeth gigging with the likes of Patti Smith and The Ramones, putting out their first three albums (Rattus Norvegicus, No More Heroes and Black And White) in quick succession and trademarking their signature sound.
They went on to become one of the most influential British rock bands of all time, releasing 17 albums in total and knocking the socks off crowds with their riotous gigs. Assuming they’ve not mellowed too much in their old age, you can savour a taste of their blistering live shows at the Corn Exchange on 30 March. Tickets from £30.25.
