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1. The Stranglers were one the punk movements pioneer bands.Punk first reared its head in 1976 in Britain, but when were The Stranglers formed?
2. Before The Stranglers achieved major success, which major American punk act did they open for in live concerts in 1976?
3. "(Get a) Grip (on Yourself)" was the bands first chart success. It reached number 44 On the UK Singles Chart in 1977. It was re-released in 1989 as "Grip '89", but what chart position did it achieve this time in the UK?
4. Which of the band's singles remained on the UK Singles Chart for the longest time?
5. Which of these, in terms of language, is the odd one out .... which is sung ONLY in English ?
6. The Stranglers are very often referred to as "The Meninblack" (long before the film of the same name). On which album did "The Meninblack" (song) first appear?
7. Which of these did not appear with The Stranglers at London Rainbow in 1980?
8. The band worked as a backing band for which artist (though on hearing the backing band it was obvious who they were)?
9. Hugh Cornwell left the band in 1990, leaving the band's future in doubt. He thought the band had gone as far as they could and had become stale and tired musically - what did they (the other band members) eventually decide to do?
10. In 1979, the band released the single "Duchess". On the UK music chart show "Top of the Pops", the band performed this song whilst wearing black armbands. Why were they wearing black armbands?
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