A Multitude of Sins: Golden Brown, The Stranglers and Strange Little Girls

A Multitude of Sins: Golden Brown, The Stranglers and Strange Little Girls . Hugh was lead singer, guitarist and main songwriter with The Stranglers, and now.
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Click here for a list of interest-specific sites grouped by category. If you are located outside the U. This is the first autobiography by any leading figure from the punk era and the first to be written by the author, drawing from his own unique and unforgettable experiences. Hugh was lead singer, guitarist and main songwriter with The Stranglers, and now brings his unique style, humour and insight to describe the story of his life.

The book begins with a chapter about Hugh's decision to leave The Stranglers in , and explains, in full and frank detail, why this key moment in UK music history has never been fully explained.

The book will also covers the heady days of early punk in London, described by someone who was at its epicentre, along with the Sex Pistols, the Clash and the Damned. The life and times of the Stranglers, one of the most notorious and gifted rock groups of the 70s and 80s, are described in detail, including the drug busts, fights, prison terms and — in one case — the tying up of journalists. Throughout this time Hugh encountered a host of other extraordinary people, who are now household names: Thanks for signing up!

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A Multitude of Sins: Golden Brown, The Stranglers and Strange Little Girls: The Autobiography

Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. A Multitude of Sins: The Autobiography by Hugh Cornwell ,. New Paperback Chapter Included Cover pic by Pennie Smith A leading figure of the punk era, Hugh was lead singer, guitarist, and main songwriter with The Stranglers, and now brings his unique style, humor, and insight to describe the story of his life.

The life and times of one of the most notorious and gifted rock groups of the s and s, are described in detail, including the drug busts, fights, prison terms and—in one case—the tying up of journalists. Paperback , pages. Published by HarperCollins UK first published To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

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A Multitude of Sins: Golden Brown, The Stranglers and Strange Little Girls

Given so much potential material to write about Cornwell somehow manages to deliver a really dreary and rambling autobiography. Drifts into corporate rock name dropping and mind-bogglingly mundane observations on life. Nothing gives the impression that he is half-way interesting or remotely likeable.

Jan 11, Burk added it. The autobiography of Hugh Cornwell, guitarist and songwriter for a very unique band called The Stranglers. They were lumped into the "punk rock" category in the late 70s, but never really fit in. The music these guys created was complex, musical, melodic and lyrical in a way that suggested good educations. They were notorious for some of their more intimidating lyrics and off-stage behavior, and therefore accepted by punks and non-punks alike, but they never boxed themselves in with any of those The autobiography of Hugh Cornwell, guitarist and songwriter for a very unique band called The Stranglers.

They were notorious for some of their more intimidating lyrics and off-stage behavior, and therefore accepted by punks and non-punks alike, but they never boxed themselves in with any of those rules about how how to dress or how to set your guitar and amp to get the "punk" sound. They played their own style and stood apart from the rest. This book goes into the origins of the band, their misadventures on the road , their drug abuses, and Cornwell's eventual exit from the band.

He's now a solo artist, and when you listen to the Stranglers without him and compare them to his post-Stranglers solo work, you realize that Hugh Cornwell was the band.

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If you remember the Stranglers in their prime late 70s glory and want a little taste of the UK music scene in those crazed, legendary days, this is a fun read. May 20, Steve rated it liked it. A strangely disappointing read, especially so considering The Stranglers were one of the most important bands of my youth. It's not because Hugh admits to being a Cliff Richard fan or his endless waffles about foreign holidays, it's simply that unlike his old band this book lacks punch.

Excellent book and a good insight into Hugh, and having been a fan of the Stranglers, as well as of Hugh, this book was a no brainer really! Lewis rated it really liked it. Great read and a big fan. Good insight into Hugh the person. I think his previous book, Song by Song told us more about his time in the band and his relationships with his colleagues. This is more a historical plot and a collection of anecdotes.

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Jan 18, Steve Parcell rated it it was ok Shelves: Sep 29, Alec rated it it was amazing. Really entertaining book written by a very intelligent bloke. Probably the best autobiography by a musician I've ever read.


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Aug 30, Simon rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Any Stranglers fan or fan of early punk. Fascinating story of the early days of the punk movement. I was disappointed that my favorite story was left out thus it may not be true. The Stranglers chose to begin a tour for the Black and White album in Reykjavik, which caused great excitement, including a reception with the Prime Minister. When the plane carrying the band arrived, there was a big welcome planned, including a band to play a welcoming serenade I don't recall what they were to play, but clearly they had major misconcepti Fascinating story of the early days of the punk movement.

When the plane carrying the band arrived, there was a big welcome planned, including a band to play a welcoming serenade I don't recall what they were to play, but clearly they had major misconceptions about the band they were welcoming. Unfortunately the band conductor had no idea what the members of the band looked like and thus the local band began playing as each occupant of the plane appeared at the top of the stairs.