The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues became . Jet Black was the real deal. The backbone of The Stranglers' rhythm.Rest in peace Jet Black, drummer and co-founder of pivotal proto-punk band The Stranglers. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Cornwell joined Black in the Stranglers in 1974. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . A long-standing member of the influential punk outfit, Greenfield was known for his distinctive sound and playing style, using instruments such as the harpsichord and Hammond electric organ. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Thu 8 Dec 2022 at 09:00. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. The Stranglers release the sad news that their original drummer, Jet Black, has passed away at the age of 84. 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He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. Your email address will not be published. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Supporting US punk stars the Ramones and Patti Smith at their earliest UK gigs, The Strangers' musical virtuosity set them apart from the more DIY aesthetic of their peers. I know a lot of the old fans say it's not the same without Jet, and they're absolutely right but there comes a time when you have to ask yourself a simple question; do you want to see The Stranglers without Jet or just accept that you'll never see them again?"[25]. See the bands tweet and other tributes below. "[26] Although he did not play with the band during their 2016 Black and White album tour, he continued to travel with the band, signing vinyl editions of the band's 1978 album, which were sold at gigs. Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. He became a full-time professional musician in the mid-1970s and met Hugh Cornwell of the band Johnny Sox after reading an advertisement in the Melody Maker magazine. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Jet owned a fleet of ice cream vans, one of which, as many fans will fondly remember, was used to tour the UK in the early years. "He threw everything in his previous life out, to dedicate himself to our common goal. Safe travels man pic.twitter.com/TidrvGn8TZ, The Stranglers drummer Jet Black dies after years of ill health aged 84 | Music | The Guardian https://t.co/yKhNUfZGlS, Pre-post-everything band now half gone. He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. The most erudite of men. In addition to his steady-on drumming, Black also wrote two books about the bands notorious 1980 arrest in Nice, France for allegedly inciting a riot, 1981s Much Ado About Nothing and 2010s Seven Days in Nice. The musician was also an author, business owner and designer, and owned a fleet of ice-cream vans that were once used to tour the UK. [11], Black said he was particularly fond of The Raven album because it was "the first time the Stranglers got major critical approval in the newspapers. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. The drummer played on all the bands legendary hits including Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown.. Before joining the band, Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was in business, owning a fleet of ice cream vans which were later used to tour the UK. We tried that last year and I don't want him to become a freak show either. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. He told Classic Rock Magazine that he has given us his blessing to carry on without him, he's sort of ready to hand over the baton to Jim, our new drummer who's been really welcomed by the fans. Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in . The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. Black was born in Ilford, Essex. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. The most erudite of men. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, Jets charismatic charm resonated with fans who would endlessly chant his name as he took his place at the drums, they wrote. The Stranglers formed in west Surrey in 1974 and went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. Read about our approach to external linking. . Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded . Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said: The welcoming committee has doubled. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black who played on band's hits Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown dies aged 84. Dave Greenfield, The Stranglers' keyboard player, died in May 2020 after testing positive for coronavirus. He also crafted bespoke furniture and designed a patented bass drum pedal. 3. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. A rebel with many causes. The Stranglers musician has died at the age of 71 after contracting coronavirus. Shortly after his 78th birthday, Black said: "You find you just can't do some of the stuff you used to, and so the past seems so much more agreeable than the future ever could be. The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. Jet, whose real name was Brian Duffy, was born in London in 1947. The bands bassist, Jean-Jacques Burnel, said The welcoming committee has doubled. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015 after suffering respiratory health issues since he was a child. "Now, there were many, many problems, but my thoughts were focussed on how to solve them, not on questioning whether I had made the right decision.". Jet Black, the original drummer for 70s punk/new wave group The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84, the band confirmed on Thursday afternoon.The drummer, born Brian John Duffy, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales surrounded by family and friends after "years of ill health", a statement from Black's management team confirmed. These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend. Brian John Duffy (26 August 1938 6 December 2022),[1][2] professionally known as Jet Black, was an English drummer and founding member of punk rock/new wave band The Stranglers. As the elder statesmen of the group, Jet was already a successful businessman in the Guildford area when The Stranglers formed in 1974, they wrote. Yesterday Once More: The Masterful Best Of The Carpenters, All Eyez On Me: 2Pacs Poignant And Seminal 1996 Milestone, MCMXC A.D.: The Electronic Phenomenon Of Michael Cretu And Enigma, Pretzel Logic: Superior Reasoning And Superb Production By Steely Dan, Shut Down Volume 2: The Beach Boys Keep An Eye On Summer, How Abbey Road Studios and The Beatles Changed Each Other, Best Velvet Underground Songs: 20 Tracks That Dare You To Think Differently, Keith Urban, Maggie Rogers, Tim McGraw, And More Set For March Madness Music Fest, The Weeknds Live At SoFi Stadium To Be Released As Live Album, Madison Cunningham Releases All Ive Ever Known Vevo Session, 6LACK Announces Since I Have A Lover, Shares Title Track, Boygenius Returns With New Single Not Strong Enough. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Jet owned a fleet of ice cream vans one of which, as many fans will fondly remember, was used to tour the U.K. in the early years. In September 2008, he returned to full rehearsals and began touring with the band on 13 October.[18]. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been . Jet Black, the original drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. Black was a founding member of the Stranglers, who formed in Guildford in 1974, and his playing style helped them achieve their unique sound achieving 23 top 40 singles and 19 top 40 albums, according to the official UK charts. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. A rebel with many causes.. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. During his varied career, he wrote two books that documented The Stranglers infamous 1980 arrest in Nice, France after allegedly inciting a riot, and has also been remembered for his skill in crafting bespoke furniture, designing a patented bass drum pedal. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. He resumed his duties full-time for the band's tours in 2010 and 2011, but the following year he was taken to hospital after falling ill just before he was due on stage in Oxford. Jet Black, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. His name is frequently chanted by the crowd at concerts. These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend., Black admitted to having had one unrealized ambition, which was to do a collaborative thing with a brass band, just because the whole idea sounds nuts. In the end, however, he stood proud of the Stranglers' legacy: Whether they like us or hate us, they cant say we never succeeded.. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . Before joining the band, Black was a successful businessman who owned a fleet of ice-cream vans, which were later used to tour the UK, and he owned an off-licence, the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days of the band. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues b. An inspiration. The Stranglers lone remaining original member, bassist/co-frontman JJ Burnel said, The welcoming committee has doubled. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. He was a force of nature. He was 84. "[27], A promotional image released for the band's 2017 'Classics Collection' tour did not feature Black,[28] and marked drummer Jim Macaulay's appearance in such an image for the first time. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. Black was a . He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. His representative confirmed he had passed away peacefully on Tuesday (December 6) after he moved into his country home in Wales as his health worsened. Now, there were many, many problems, but my thoughts were focused on how to solve them, not on questioning whether I had made the right decision.. Jet Black, drummer with The Stranglers, has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. In an interview with BBC Breakfast on 30 January, he said: "I've had a bit of trouble but I'm still playing gigs". He . 3-min read. The news was announced in a post on the band's website . Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr. (Left to right) Dave Greenfield, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Jet Black and Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers in 1980, The Stranglers, pictured in 1988, had seven UK top10 singles, Warning: Third party content may contain adverts. Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. He most recently lived in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, where he reportedly designed and built wooden furniture. Jet Black, the original drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. He had also by this time completely refrained from travelling outside of the UK with the band. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. . A statement from his representative confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December. Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. An inspiration. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. 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