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Hugh Cornwell, original guitarist, singer and main songwriter in the Legendary Stranglers enjoyed massive success with ten hit albums and twenty-one Top 40 singles, including the huge radio song Golden Brown, in the 17-year period that he was in the band. Musician Rick Wakeman discovers how Hugh has reveled in his musical freedom since announcing his departure from The Stranglers in 1990 and ascertains what fires the freedom, vitality and vigour that has always characterized this musical icons songwriting.(52 Mins Approx)
In this incredibly candid interview; find out the musical roots of Hugh Cornwell, from the moment he learnt music from a young Richard Thompson (of Fairport Convention fame) in his school years, to the formation of the Stranglers band in a drink store in Surrey, UK to working with some of the most talented producers of our time including Toni Visconti (Bowie, T.Rex) to the present day for the production of his phenomenal 'Hooverdam' solo album with Grammy-winning Liam Watson behind the desk (who is best known for his work on 'Elephant' by The White Stripes).
Running Time: 52 Minutes Approx
13 years ago