The Stranglers, British rock legends, formed on September 11, 1974. Original personnel were singer/guitarist Hugh Cornwell, keyboardist/guitarist Hans Warmling, London-born bass guitarist Jean Jacques Burnel and drummer Jet Black.Interest in The Stranglers resurfaced when, in 2001, singer Tori Amos covered their song "Strange Little Girl".As of May 2006 Paul Roberts has left the band. The lead vocals are currently being handled by the guitarist Baz Warne, and also Burnel, who has began to sing more of the songs live that he originally recorded the vocals to.