Why Hugh Cornwell Left the Stranglers?

"Man of the Earth", which the band had high hopes for, was due to be the third single from the album, however Epic Records decided against it. In August 1990, Hugh Cornwell abruptly left Stranglers to pursue a solo career, following the band's failure to attain a tour in the US.

Who replaced Hugh Cornwell in The Stranglers?

Ten years later, Cornwell left for good and the band settled on a mere two replacements, the lesser-known guitarist John Ellis (The Vibrators) and the completely unknown vocalist Paul Roberts (Big Wheel, as distinct from Jake Burns' Big Wheel).

Did The Stranglers have a number one?

Top Stranglers Songs

Their last appearance in the charts was 1990. They had chart topping singles covering a span of 14 years.

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