Jean-Jacques Burnel is a British musician best known as the bassist and a founding member of The Stranglers, one of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s punk and new wave scenes. Renowned for his powerful, melodic bass lines and distinctive baritone voice, Burnel helped define the band’s dark, sophisticated sound. Combining classical training with an aggressive, inventive style, he has shaped modern bass playing and continues to inspire generations of musicians through his work with The Stranglers and solo projects alike.