Jean-Jacques Burnel
Appearance
Jean-Jacques "JJ" Burnel | |
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With the Stranglers, Chicago 2013 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Jean-Jacques Burnel |
Born | Notting Hill, London, England | 21 February 1952
Origin | Guildford, England |
Genres | Rock, punk rock, new wave, post-punk, folk |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, producer |
Instruments | Bass guitar, guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1974–present |
Jean-Jacques "JJ" Burnel (born 21 February 1952 in Notting Hill, London) is a Franco-English musician, producer and songwriter, best known as the bass guitarist with the English rock band The Stranglers. He is known for his debut song 5 Minutes in 1978, it tells the story of 5 guys invading his flat in 1977.