Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. Do you have a story to sell? The musician . 4 min read. Jet Black was the real deal. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. When present, his playing was restricted to the encore only. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. "He hadn't been too well for a while," bandmate Baz Warne explained, in a statement, "but when I spoke to him most recently, three weeks ago, he was laughing and wanting to hear all the newsstill interested and involved. 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. His real name was Brian John Duffy. An inspiration. He was a force of nature. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said "The welcoming committee has doubled. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. 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. The musician was best known as the keyboardist for U.K. punk . 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. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the band and played on their hits including Peaches. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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 . [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. 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. 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. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. Jet Black, aka Brian John Duffy, drummer for The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed in a statement on its website. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018. 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 was born in Ilford, Essex. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black has died "He was a force of nature" By Damian . The Great RocknRoll Swindle: Is Pistols Soundtrack Burglary Or Bounty? In 1980, in Nice in the south of France, the Stranglers were arrested after allegedly inciting a riot, and Black wrote two books documenting what happened. 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. Photograph: PA. Adam Sweeting. 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. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded . He also crafted bespoke furniture and designed a patented bass drum pedal. He was again replaced by Barnard during the gig. 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. . I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". During early dates on the tour, he relieved The Stranglers' touring drummer Jim Macaulay mid-set, playing approximately four songs including "Genetix". "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. A statement from his representative confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been . He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. The most erudite of men. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. 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.". Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has 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. "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. 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Dark Matters is het achttiende studioalbum van de Britse rockband The Stranglers, uitgebracht op 10 september 2021 via Coursegood.Het bevat het spel van toetsenist Dave Greenfield, die in 2020 stierf.Het is ook het eerste studioalbum dat is opgenomen zonder drummer Jet Black op te richten, die in 2015 stopte met optreden met de band. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living . 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.. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! He was a force of nature. He returned to playing with the band in June, but it was at this time that he retired from performing outside of the United Kingdom due to health issues associated with lengthy travel. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. "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.". 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. Mark Holloway, Getty Images. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. 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. RIP Jet Black https://t.co/xULd9ZE0jq. [31], Black died from respiratory problems at his home in Wales on 6 December 2022, at the age of 84. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black who played on band's hits Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown dies aged 84. The Stranglers are an English rock band who emerged via the punk rock scene. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. 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. 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. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. 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. "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He had also by this time completely refrained from travelling outside of the UK with the band. 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. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. He'd been living near friends and family in North Wales . Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of May 3 2020, and had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. In September 2008, he returned to full rehearsals and began touring with the band on 13 October.[18]. All Rights Reserved. On Thursday, Cornwell paid tribute to Black, noting how they had "shared a special period" of their lives together, achieving their dreams of becoming musicians. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". 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. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. The Stranglers musician has died at the age of 71 after contracting coronavirus. 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. 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. He was a force of nature. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. In a statement, his representative . . 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. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. Jet Black was the real deal.". 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 Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. 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. 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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. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 December. Born Brian John Duffy, Black died at his home in Wales following years of ill health. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. 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. December 8, 2022, 12:00 PM. 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 . Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. Jet was a major part of The Stranglers' punk sound and helped to shape the British punk scene in the 1970s. He was 71. 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. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. 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. His death comes two years after the Stranglers keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. He had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues became more debilitating. Im so very sad hes gone. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. 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. "It is with heavy hearts . "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. 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. 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. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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. 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. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. in the early days., Black never regretted abandoning his business career to go into music. Jet also owned an off licence, the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days.. "[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. 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 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. There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. A rebel with many causes., Baz Warne, the Stranglers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. The Stranglers' keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, has died due to coronavirus-related complications at age 71. . The musician, whose real name . "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . 3 min read. According to Cornwell's 2004 autobiography, when he telephoned Black to announce his resignation, the latter's response was simply "OK, fine. 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. 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. 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. 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 . He was there at the beginning - the dissatisfied former jazz drummer with the Guildford off licence, who wanted one last crack of the . "Jet Black, born Brian John Duffy, passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," read the statement. 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. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. VideoIsabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. RIP Jet Black drummer and co founder of The Stranglers. J. et Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. 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.. Rest in peace big man.. 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. A rebel with many causes. Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. 08 December 2022. "A founding member of iconic British . Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. In a statement, the bands official Twitter account called him an elder statesman of British music. Jet, whose real name was Brian Duffy, was born in London in 1947. 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. Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. His . 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. An inspiration. 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. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. He passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 2022. "He threw everything in his previous life out, to dedicate himself to our common goal. 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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. Died: December 6th . Jet Black, drummer for new-wave punk rock band The Stranglers, has died at 84 after years of health issues. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. The backbone of The Stranglers' rhythm.Rest in peace Jet Black, drummer and co-founder of pivotal proto-punk band The Stranglers. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. Thursday 8 December 2022, 5:47pm. By. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founder member of 'The Stranglers' and played on . Im so very sad hes gone. 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. "[24] He was absent from the Stranglers' UK festival appearances and associated warm-up gigs in mid-2014.
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