He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, his charismatic charm resonated with fans who would endlessly chant his name as he took his place at the drums, a statement said. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. 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. Required fields are marked *. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. [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. Jet Black was the real deal. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. In astatement,hisrepresentativeconfirmedthe musician hadpassedaway"peacefully"onTuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 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. Drummer Jet Black added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend. The Stranglers drummer added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. A rebel with many causes., Baz Warne, the Stranglers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 2023 BBC. 08 December 2022. 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. Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. 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. In a statement, his representative . The most erudite of men. We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. 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. Photo Credit: The Stranglers website. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. 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 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. Jet also owned a [package liquor store], the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers H.Q. 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. An inspiration. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. [31], Black died from respiratory problems at his home in Wales on 6 December 2022, at the age of 84. The musician was best known as the keyboardist for U.K. punk . If he can live a bit longer then that's a great thing. Alive forever under the opening moments of Sexy Beast. (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. The most erudite of men. . He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. Something I guess we all get to know in time. "[34], "August Birthdays And Deaths, Musician Birthdates, Celebrity Deaths", "The Stranglers: All the things we did that were frowned upon in the past now seem like badges of honour", TRIBUTE THE STRANGLERS: The stranglers' timeline. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. Mark Holloway, Getty Images. Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. He was a successful businessman up until the mid-1970s, owning a fleet of ice cream vans,[5] and an off-licence in Guildford, called 'The Jackpot'. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, his charismatic charm resonated with fans who would endlessly chant his name as he took his place at the drums, a statement said. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. Jet also owned an off licence, the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days.. "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. "The welcoming committee has doubled," Burnel said. 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., Lifelong lung issues ultimately contributed to Blacks retirement, but not before he helped define the Stranglers' approach. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. He resumed his duties full-time for the bands 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. The Stranglers, formed in Surrey in 1974, went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday December 6. 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. "Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. Im so very sad hes gone. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. 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. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. 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. 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. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. 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. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. The news was announced in a post on the band's website . 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). . 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 . "[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. [9], His style was usually simple and jazz-influenced,[10] although "Duchess" and "Down in the Sewer" are examples of Stranglers songs that feature more frantic drumming. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 1974-2018. The Stranglers release the sad news that their original drummer, Jet Black, has passed away at the age of 84. Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday He . 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. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. 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. The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. 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. 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. Jet Black was the real deal.". Your email address will not be published. The musician, whose real name . There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. 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 . 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. . which enables the bass drum to be placed anywhere and yet remain playable.[14][15]. 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.". Together, we toured the globe endlessly and it . In January 2015, Stranglers guitarist Baz Warne told the Louder Than War website: "Jet will do what he can when he can. Here's why. 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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. 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. We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with. The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. He last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. 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". Musician. RIP Jet Black https://t.co/xULd9ZE0jq. He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. His . Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. An inspiration. Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges. Jet Black, real name was Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84. Credit: PA. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill . "[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. He also crafted bespoke furniture and designed a patented bass drum pedal. The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. 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. In an interview with BBC Breakfast on 30 January, he said: "I've had a bit of trouble but I'm still playing gigs". "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. He was 84. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. The death of The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has been confirmed by the band. He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. The Stranglers ' drummer and founding member Jet Black has died at the age of 84. A rebel with many causes. He's a massive hard worker and he's never shirked away from anything but with the best will in the world you just can't cheat old age. 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. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. "A founding member of iconic British . Thu 8 Dec 2022 at 09:00. He was there at the beginning - the dissatisfied former jazz drummer with the Guildford off licence, who wanted one last crack of the . Years active. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Born: August 26th, 1938. Tue Dec 13 2022 - 10:44. 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. Jet Black, the drummer for punk stalwarts The Stranglers, died at the age of 84 on Dec. 6, 2022. The Stranglers' annual tour began in March 2013, with Black playing the second half of the opening night set, drumming on 10 songs beginning with the distinctive Genetix drum intro. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. 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.". He remarked that Black was "on oxygen" even after drumming on slower numbers like "Golden Brown". "We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with," wrote Cornwell. 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. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. "[30] In 2014, he confirmed in a newspaper interview with the Oxford Times that he did not keep in touch with Cornwell. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said "The welcoming committee has doubled. His death comes two years after the Stranglers keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. He was again replaced by Barnard during the gig. Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr. He was 71. Jet Black, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British 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 punk band's co-founder retired from performing in 2015 due to health issues. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. Born Brian John Duffy, Black died at his home in Wales following years of ill health. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018.[4]. He passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 2022. 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. 3 min read. Scoring 23 UK top 40 singles and 19 UK top 40 albums to date in a career spanning five decades, the Stranglers are one of the longest-surviving bands to have originated in the UK punk scene.. 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. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 December. The most important thing for me is his health. Jet Black was the real deal. He'd been living near friends and family in North Wales . Thursday 8 December 2022, 5:47pm. 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. A rebel with many causes., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, added: Jet Black was the real deal. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018. All Rights Reserved. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. [13], During a long career in music, Black, like many other drummers, became aware of certain practical limitations inherent in the basic kit design and set about addressing the issue in the form of the now patented 'Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal'. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. "Jet Black, born Brian John Duffy, passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," read the statement. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. [19] The Stranglers announced the following day that he had been taken to hospital via ambulance after feeling unwell shortly after the band's soundcheck. Jet, whose real name was Brian Duffy, was born in London in 1947. [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. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". "[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 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, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford group, playing on numerous hit singles including Peaches, Golden Brown, Five Minutes, Strange Little Girl and No More Heroes, in addition to the bands legend-enshrining albums such as Rattus Norvegicus, No More Heroes, Black And White and The Raven. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Though we are not thinking about that. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Jet Black, drummer for new-wave punk rock band The Stranglers, has died at 84 after years of health issues. Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr, RIP Jet Black x pic.twitter.com/K307U1L6xp, JBs make the best drummers. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". Jean-Jacques Burnel said ahead of the band's Leeds gig: "He's had a few health problems in recent years, but hes really up for the tour, although he probably wont be at every gig, or doing the full set."[21]. 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 Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. 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.. His name is frequently chanted by the crowd at concerts. 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 was a force of nature. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . 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. 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