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THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . The news was announced in a post on the band's website . The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founder member of 'The Stranglers' and played on . Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. "A founding member of iconic British . After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. 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. [4], In 2008, an online petition on the British Government website campaigning for him to be included in the next list of honours attracted 477 signatures and was mentioned in the national press. 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. Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. The Stranglers lone remaining original member, bassist/co-frontman JJ Burnel said, The welcoming committee has doubled. In a statement, the bands official Twitter account called him an elder statesman of British music. He had suffered "years of ill health", Burnel added, and passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday, his representative confirmed. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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 the band statement noted. Died: December 6th . The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. John Bonham, Jon Brookes.Bidding farewell to Jet Black. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. Though we are not thinking about that. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said: The welcoming committee has doubled. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday The Stranglers drummer Jet Black has died "He was a force of nature" By Damian . "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. Born: August 26th, 1938. Formed as the Guildford Stranglers in Guildford, Surrey, in early 1974, they originally built a following within the mid-1970s . Jet Black recently died at the age of 84 (Image via Steve Rapport/Getty Images) Veteran drummer and founder of The Stranglers band, Jet Black, recently passed away on December 6, at the age of 84 . It was confirmed that the illness was a "severe chest infection" but that Black intended to rejoin the tour when he was "fit and able";[20] however, he did not rejoin the tour due to a slow recovery. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. The musician, whose real name . Chelsea Hotel: Memories Of Nico, Leonard Cohen, Dylan, Nash, And More, Shania Twain Tells Bjrn Ulvaeus Of Her Love Of ABBA, Possibility Of Musical, Metallica Shares New Single If Darkness Had A Son, Taylor Swift Unveils Through The Eras Merch Collection, Come As You Are: The Story Behind The Nirvana Song, Glen Campbell, Shaggy, And Lil Wayne: Currently Trending Songs, Weighty In The Eighties: When Prog Rock Went Pop. The Stranglers most-loved tracks include Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown which won the band an Ivor Novello award while their third album Black And White from 1978 is still considered to be the first post-punk album. If he can live a bit longer then that's a great thing. Im so very sad hes gone. Several news outlets released their estimates of Jet Black's net worth upon his death, with one website saying it was around $1.5 million while another claimed it to be $10 million. Jet Black, drummer of The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84. When asked how he would like be remembered by the band's website 12 years ago, Black replied: "I guess if we are actually remembered, then that will do.". Musician. 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. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. 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. His real name was Brian John Duffy. 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. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. "[22] However, bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said during the same period: "When he can [no] longer contribute and I don't think that's long then there will be no more Stranglers." Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. Jet Black, aka Brian John Duffy, drummer for The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed in a statement on its website. Dave Greenfield, The Stranglers' keyboard player, died in May 2020 after testing positive for coronavirus. 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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. He was again replaced by Barnard during the gig. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed.. 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. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. Steve Rapport/GI. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. The Stranglers release the sad news that their original drummer, Jet Black, has passed away at the age of 84. Thursday 8 December 2022, 5:47pm. He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in . Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Jet Black, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Jet, whose real name was Brian Duffy, was born in London in 1947. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! 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. 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. Despite the indolent, youthful rage associated with the genre, Black a semi-professional drummer in the late 1950s and early 1960s was in fact by then a successful businessman in his mid-30s. And typically for a band that was built around a relentless spirit we are here today to celebrate the 80th birthday of their drummer Jet Black. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. in the early days., Black never regretted abandoning his business career to go into music. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. Im so very sad hes gone., Warne said he last spoke to Black just three weeks ago, and he was laughing and wanting to hear all the news, still interested and involved. Black did not feature at some subsequent gigs, but played half of the band's set at others where stage space would allow for the positioning of two drum kits. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. [6] This establishment was the base for the early Stranglers. Supporting US punk stars the Ramones and Patti Smith at their UK gigs, The Stranglers' musical virtuosity set them apart from the more DIY aesthetic of their peers. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. Jet was a major part of The Stranglers' punk sound and helped to shape the British punk scene in the 1970s. The rock and roller, who was the keyboardist for the English band The Stranglers, died on Sunday, the BBC reports . 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. Baz Warne, The Stranglers' guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. The musician, who had suffered respiratory issues since childhood, began to restrict his live work to the UK, although he vowed to "carry on until I'm incapable of doing it.". Before joining the band, Black was a successful businessman owning 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. "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . The musician, who had suffered respiratory issues since childhood, began to restrict his live work to the UK, although he vowed to "carry on until I'm incapable of doing it". Its been my privilege to have known and worked with him, and to have called him a friend, and Ill miss him until the end of my days., Stranglers manager Sil Wilcox also described Black as the real deal, astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. A rebel with many causes., Baz Warne, the Stranglers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. 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. 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. I am going to have to stop one day, but I expect the band will carry on. He was a force of nature. Speaking to the bands official website in a 2010 interview, Black said he never doubted the decision to shift his focus away from business and back into music. 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. 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 more debilitating. 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. 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. The group credited Black with keeping the beat on 23 top 40 singles in the UK, as well as 19 top 40 albums on the official UK charts thanks to his jazz-influenced style on such beloved hits as Golden Brown, Patches and No More Heroes. Just years after forming, the band became a vital part of the UK punk and new wave scenes, making their bones supporting American punks such as the Ramones and Patti Smith on their UK tours. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. His name is frequently chanted by the crowd at concerts. The musician was best known as the keyboardist for U.K. punk . 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. The Stranglers ' founding drummer Jet Black has died at the age of 84. Black leaves behind his wife, Ava, and his two children, Charlotte and Anthony. [23] In 2014, Black said of the Stranglers: "This is the best band in the world and we'll carry on until we can't any more. In January 2015, Stranglers guitarist Baz Warne told the Louder Than War website: "Jet will do what he can when he can. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been . In an interview with BBC Breakfast on 30 January, he said: "I've had a bit of trouble but I'm still playing gigs". Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. ", Adding: "The Stranglers success was founded on his determination and drive His timing was faultless.". 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 . It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. [29], His second wife, Helena, left him following several arguments over the Stranglers rehearsing in their home during the early days of the band. 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. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. 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. Celeb obsessed? Jet Black of the Stranglers in London Aug. 14, 1986. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Formed in Guildford in 1974, The Stranglers emerged through the punk rock scene, becoming known for songs including No More Heroes, Golden Brown, Always The Sun and Peaches. Jet Black, drummer with The Stranglers, has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. Rest in peace big man.. "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. Tue Dec 13 2022 - 10:44. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine.". A rebel with many causes.. He was 84. When asked how he would like be remembered by the bands website 12 years ago, Black replied: I guess if we are actually remembered, then that will do., Your email address will not be published. Im so very sad hes gone., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched the Stranglers. 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. As young punks we saw them play many times. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . In the mid-1980s, Black elected to cease playing acoustic drums in the recording studio and used a Simmons kit triggered by pick-ups, most notably on the Feline and Aural Sculpture albums. 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.". In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. "[24] He was absent from the Stranglers' UK festival appearances and associated warm-up gigs in mid-2014. The backbone of The Stranglers' rhythm.Rest in peace Jet Black, drummer and co-founder of pivotal proto-punk band The Stranglers. Black retired from touring and performing live with the Stranglers in 2015 due to complications from respiratory issues that had dogged him since childhood and which had caused him to take a series of health-related pauses from touring in the early and mid-200s. Black wrote several books chronicling his time in the band - most notably The Stranglers' infamous 1980 arrest in Nice, France, where they had allegedly incited a riot. 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Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. He also crafted bespoke furniture and designed a patented bass drum pedal. His death comes two years after the Stranglers keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Black wrote several books chronicling his time in the band - most notably The Stranglers' infamous 1980 arrest in Nice, France, where they had allegedly incited a riot (they also famously clashed with members of the Clash, Sex Pistols and Ramones, as well as journalists). English keyboardist, singer and songwriter Dave Greenfield died on Sunday as a result of complications of the coronavirus.He was 71. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. He hadnt been too well for a while, but when I spoke to him most recently, three weeks ago, he was laughing and wanting to hear all the news, still interested and involved. A leading light of the mid 70s to early 80s musical movement, Black retired from performing in 2015 as a result of ill health, then retired completely three years later. "[12], He wrote a short book, Much Ado About Nothing, which detailed the riots in France which were blamed on The Stranglers' presence in 1981, and also wrote a book in 2010 titled Seven Days in Nice about the same subject. "Jet Black passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," the . 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Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. He remarked that Black was "on oxygen" even after drumming on slower numbers like "Golden Brown". A rebel with many causes.". Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of 3 May 2020, and had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. 3 min read. As the elder statesmen of the group, Jet was already a successful businessman in the Guildford area when the Stranglers formed in 1974, the Stranglers said in an official statement on Thursday. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an elder statesman of British music. "We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with," wrote Cornwell. Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. . ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. The most erudite of men. Jet Black, drummer for new-wave punk rock band The Stranglers, has died at 84 after years of health issues. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. Photo Credit: The Stranglers website. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. During Black's absences, his temporary replacement was his full-time drum technician Ian Barnard (born 1983). "It is with heavy hearts . The musician . "[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. Thank you for so many classics pic.twitter.com/bp820x0VvZ, Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. Audiences would often chant his name as he took his place behind the kit, until he finally retired in 2015, relinquishing the drum stool to Jim Macaulay. On 12 March 2012, Black was taken to hospital after "falling ill" shortly before a Stranglers concert at the O2 Academy Oxford. An inspiration. 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 . He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. A rebel with many causes.". Its been my privilege to have known and worked with him, and to have called him a friend, and Ill miss him until the end of my days. He was there at the beginning - the dissatisfied former jazz drummer with the Guildford off licence, who wanted one last crack of the . Fond adieu, fly straight JB., In a lengthy tribute, the band said that Black (born Brian John Duffy on Aug. 26, 1938 in Essex, England) died on Tuesday (Dec. 6) of unspecified causes. Instrument (s) Drums. Photograph: PA. Adam Sweeting. The Stranglers most-loved tracks include Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown which won the band an Ivor Novello award while their third album Black And White from 1978 is still considered to be the first post-punk album. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend. 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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]. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. He most recently lived in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, where he reportedly designed and built wooden furniture. Jet Black was the real deal. His appearances ceased regardless of venue size before the end of the tour, with his final appearance on stage with the Stranglers being at the Cambridge Corn Exchange on 20 March 2015. 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.. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. His . As a drummer in jazz bands during the '60s, Jets playing style helped shape the Stranglers unique sound., Bassist and vocalist J.J. Burnell argued that the Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. He called Black the most erudite of men and a rebel with many causes. Guitarist and vocalist Baz Warne remembered how Black took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges. 4 min read. Jet also owned a [package liquor store], the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers H.Q. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black who played on band's hits Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown dies aged 84. The punk band's co-founder retired from performing in 2015 due to health issues. By. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black (Allan Ballard/PA) Black was a founding member of The Stranglers, who formed in Guildford in 1974, and his playing style helped them achieve their unique sound . Dave Greenfield has died of complications due to the coronavirus. "He hadnt been too well for a while, but when I spoke to him most recently, three weeks ago, he was laughing and wanting to hear all the news, still interested and involved. We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. The Stranglers drummer added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. 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