Stranglers back pub against closure 44 years after first performance | ITV News

For nearly every band, singer and performer "everyone has to start somewhere", which likely means a pub or small venue.

In the case of the Stranglers it was The Star Inn in Guildford where, 44 years ago, the punk rock band performed their very first gig.

But the venue is now under threat after noise complaints from neighbours.

The band have decided to step in to try and save the place where, for them, it all began.

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