Hi Clive,
As an old punk rocker now,heading to my 50's (that is frightening). I didn't see the Stranglers but saw The Clash, Joy Division, Damned, Siouxie among others.
Just read the Strummer biography 'Redemption Song', it brought tears to my eyes at the end.
I play acoustic guitar and do a few Clash songs to entertain people.
I've just ordered a Breedlove retro acoustic from the US as a reward to myself for sticking to my system for one of the worst years in financial history, hey maybe I'll have to earn money busking if the downturn continues.
Regards
Neil
PS I remember when U2 played at the Manchester Poly (Cavendish house as I remember) and it was 50p to see them.