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by Yanders
28 Feb 2024, 12:58
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865235

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

I dont think Hugh had Paul Weller level planning around leaving the stranglers. Its a good point about JJ being able to write the narrative about what went on - Hugh was planning a solo career and wanted american success, so ditched the band. But by all accounts the making of 10 was difficult, jj an...
by Yanders
26 Feb 2024, 11:16
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 709521

Re: Strangler in the light

I bet all four orginals were nightmares to work with. I think creating orginal work and being difficult go hand in hand. The band is probably less fraught now simple because JJ is in charge rather than just one of the band. Years ago he could only refuse to be involved with tracks he disnt like (gol...
by Yanders
03 Feb 2024, 12:51
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: 50th Anniversary Setlist?
Replies: 856
Views: 865235

Re: 50th Anniversary Setlist?

Exactly. What it is, is two members of the original line up playing music from the original period alongside music composed after that. One has the legal, commercial rights and brand of that original material including the band name, the other uses his past involvement and the logo style of the ori...
by Yanders
25 Jan 2024, 00:12
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Q mag - JJ Burnel - interview
Replies: 4
Views: 523

Re: Q mag - JJ Burnel - interview

We're three articles away from JJ claiming to have written golden brown and insisting it being released against the wishes of the other stranglers.

Good to see jj in Q, though. I think there'll be lots of positive press this year.
by Yanders
07 Jan 2024, 13:06
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 709521

Re: Strangler in the light

ts difficult for him to forget because every setlist is a reminder. Well he has some classics of his own in the bands catalogue but yes, he has to realize more than half of the classics from 77-83 were Hugh's.... I was thinking about the lack of material from the 90s, more that who wrote what in th...
by Yanders
07 Jan 2024, 13:00
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 709521

Re: Strangler in the light

Yeah like after the first set or during the encore or something like that. I do thlnk JJ would'nt mind as much as Baz tho, he seems like he dislikes Hugh the most.
Maybe thats it - the animosity against hugh is just to reassure baz he's JJ favourite band wife.
by Yanders
07 Jan 2024, 12:56
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 709521

Re: Strangler in the light

I can see why JJ was mad at hugh, but i can also see why hugh left the band how and when he did.

I think hes blaming hugh for what the stranglers became in the 1990s. Its difficult for him to forget because every setlist is a reminder.
by Yanders
02 Jan 2024, 15:34
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 709521

Re: Strangler in the light

Maybe the interviewer felt uneasy about probing too much, JJ didnt say more, so it was left awkwardly as something not to be dwelt on?

It might have been better left out completely, but even that wouldnt seem right if JJ said it.
by Yanders
07 Dec 2023, 15:28
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 709521

Re: Strangler in the light

It must cross his mind, at least, that its been 50 years? Even if he just thinks 'blimey' to himself.

Really, this anniversary only means something to him and JJ. Theres no one else around who was there 50 years ago. Fans will remember first gigs, or album releases, but nothing about 1974.
by Yanders
05 Dec 2023, 22:20
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Cruel World Festival, Pasadena, May 2024
Replies: 22
Views: 28427

Re: Cruel World Festival, Pasadena, May 2024

Around 70,000 people attend, at a starting price of $200 a ticket, plus fees theyll charge vendors.

Theyll be paying the bands well.
by Yanders
05 Dec 2023, 15:20
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Cruel World Festival, Pasadena, May 2024
Replies: 22
Views: 28427

Re: Cruel World Festival, Pasadena, May 2024

*That low on the set I'm not too sure they would get paid very much. I would have expected them to be in between Placebo and Simple Minds even taking in to account its the USA.*

I doubt they'd be between those two bands in the UK. But its a holiday in LA.

Im surprised JAMC above gary numan.
by Yanders
18 Nov 2023, 12:22
Forum: The Stranglers MKV (2021-)
Topic: Strangler in the light
Replies: 583
Views: 709521

Re: Strangler in the light

I agree that JJ is using others to justify what hes doing. But touring for JJ now must be a blast. It's the easist and least financially risky it ever has been. He's with people he doesn't clash with, he doesn't have to do much prep, the money is probably agreed upfront. Its compensation for all the...