JOHN FIDDLER singer/songwriter from MEDICINE HEAD released his first solo album in 1991 following the demise of BRITISH LIONS in the 70's and BOX OF FROGS in the 80's both of whom he fronted . His solo album was released on cassette only as a marketing ploy called "State Of The Heart". John had a call from his management company asking if he would like to join The STRANGLERS so he started writing songs with them in mind "Hearts Of Fire", Blue Skies" and "When I Looked Away". The guys in The Stranglers then decided they wanted to write themselves and go down a different road with another singer so John continued writing and "State Of the Heart" was the result of his desire to write cool songs. Long out of print the album has been remastered and includes some classic numbers which are today part of his live set "Strong Heart" and "Only The Roses".