The Stranglers

The inspiration behind The Stranglers' first hit single, "Peaches," was from when the band lent their PA to a "sound system" event in London. The reggae music they heard that day proved to be infectious, which led to JJ Burnel coming up with the song's trademark bass line.

Along with Ian Dury and the Blockheads, The Stranglers were one of the few UK punk rock/new wave bands to regularly incorporate electric organ into their tunes.

Although Punk Rock was largely associated with youth, The Stranglers' drummer, Jet Black, was 38 years old at the time of the release of their debut album, 1977's Rattus Norvegicus.