The news was announced in a post on the band's website . Baz Warne, The Stranglers' guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. "[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." "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the band and played on their hits including Peaches. [30], Black had no contact with former Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell after he left the band in 1990. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of 3 May. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. 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. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. Read about our approach to external linking. I am going to have to stop one day, but I expect the band will carry on. According to Cornwells autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummers response was simply OK, fine.. The drummer played on all the bands legendary hits including Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Jet Black (top right) with The Stranglers in 1980 - Photo: Michael Putland/Hulton Archives/Getty Images, Best Female Bassists: An Essential Top 25 Countdown. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. 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. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. He was 71. The death of The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has been confirmed by the band. Stranglers keyboard player dies with coronavirus, Angry protests erupt over Greek rail disaster, Messages reveal battle over UK Covid policy, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. The backbone of The Stranglers' rhythm.Rest in peace Jet Black, drummer and co-founder of pivotal proto-punk band The Stranglers. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. The most erudite of men. 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. 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 was again replaced by Barnard during the gig. Jet Black, drummer with The Stranglers, has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. 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. His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founder member of 'The Stranglers' and played on . An inspiration. Jet Black was the real deal. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. During early dates on the tour, he relieved The Stranglers' touring drummer Jim Macaulay mid-set, playing approximately four songs including "Genetix". He was there at the beginning - the dissatisfied former jazz drummer with the Guildford off licence, who wanted one last crack of the . Blacks death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Together, we toured the globe endlessly and it . In mid-2008, he was again absent from several Stranglers gigs. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "[30] In 2014, he confirmed in a newspaper interview with the Oxford Times that he did not keep in touch with Cornwell. I'm so very sad he's gone. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. 2023 BBC. 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. Alive forever under the opening moments of Sexy Beast. 4 min read. 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. [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. Jet Black, drummer of The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84. 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. 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Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back, he said. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford group, playing on hits like Golden Brown, Peaches and No More Heroes. 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. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. Jet Black of the Stranglers in London Aug. 14, 1986. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 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. December 8, 2022, 12:00 PM. 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. Tue Dec 13 2022 - 10:44. 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. Jet was a major part of The Stranglers' punk sound and helped to shape the British punk scene in the 1970s. During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. In September 2008, he returned to full rehearsals and began touring with the band on 13 October.[18]. In a statement, the bands official Twitter account called him an elder statesman of British music. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. In 2007, the band announced that Black was suffering with heart issues and he took a step back from performing, being temporarily replaced by his drum technician. He'd been living near friends and family in North Wales . The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. 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. 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 . 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). The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living . The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. "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.". Confirming the sad news of Jet Black's passing, The Stranglers wrote on Thursday night (8th December): "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. 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 Im incapable of doing it.. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. Stranglers Keyboardist Dave Greenfield Dies of COVID-19, Paul Stanley Wishes Kiss Had Treated Eric Carr More Sensitively, Stephen Stills Announces New Album, Live at Berkeley 1971, Listen to Metallicas New Song If Darkness Had a Son, Brian May Says Bohemian Rhapsody Sequel is Tempting, Kiss Announces Final Dates for End of the Road Farewell Tour. 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 (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding mem 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. Do you have a story to sell? Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. 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. and so has the whole world," drummer Jet Black, also a member since 1974, said . The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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. Jet Black, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. The most erudite of men. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Stranglers drummer Jet Black dies at 84 after 'years of ill health', Black also wrote books and made furniture, Black (right) retired from performing in 2015. "[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. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. 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 . PA Media. A rebel with many causes.". The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. Your email address will not be published. Black leaves behind his wife, Ava, and his two children, Charlotte and Anthony. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. Today, the world mourns the passing of Jet Black, drummer for the legendary English punk rock group The Stranglers. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. Photo Credit: The Stranglers website. Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. Physically he is in not a good place at all. Black, who always rejected the term "punk" to describe his band, later told BBC Breakfast: "We were on a mission to break all the rules and create something new and exciting; and that's what we've been doing for the past 40 years. "He threw everything in his previous life out, to dedicate himself to our common goal. 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, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . 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. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. 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