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. 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, 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. Photo Credit: The Stranglers website. Jet was a major part of The Stranglers' punk sound and helped to shape the British punk scene in the 1970s. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. 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. 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. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . 4 min read. 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. An inspiration. Something went wrong, please try again later. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black, the band wrote in a statement on Thursday (Dec. 8). and so has the whole world," drummer Jet Black, also a member since 1974, said . 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. "[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 of the Stranglers in London Aug. 14, 1986. uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). The Stranglers are an English rock band who emerged via the punk rock scene. 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. 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. [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. "We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with," wrote Cornwell. Born: August 26th, 1938. During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. "Jet Black passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," the . 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. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. Blacks death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. John Bonham, Jon Brookes.Bidding farewell to Jet Black. Drummer Jet Black added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. His real name was Brian John Duffy. Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges. In mid-2008, he was again absent from several Stranglers gigs. Jet also owned an off licence, the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days.. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of 3 May. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018.[4]. The most erudite of men. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. Dave Greenfield has died of complications due to the coronavirus. Do you have a story to sell? Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday December 6. Drummer Jim Macaulay played the first half of the set on a separate, smaller drum kit. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black has died "He was a force of nature" By Damian . The Stranglers musician has died at the age of 71 after contracting coronavirus. "Jet Black, born Brian John Duffy, passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," read the statement. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Rest in peace big man.. 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. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. ", Adding: "The Stranglers success was founded on his determination and drive His timing was faultless.". Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. Bookmark. He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. The most erudite of men. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". 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. 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 was the real deal. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. He was a force of nature. A statement from his representative confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. 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. 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. Jet Black, drummer for new-wave punk rock band The Stranglers, has died at 84 after years of health issues. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. 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. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. 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. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. The Stranglers release the sad news that their original drummer, Jet Black, has passed away at the age of 84. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . The most erudite of men. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. 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. Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. He was a force of nature. The most erudite of men. 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. 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. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. 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. [29], His second wife, Helena, left him following several arguments over the Stranglers rehearsing in their home during the early days of the band. Photograph: PA. Adam Sweeting. He had suffered "years of ill health", Burnel added, and passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday, his representative confirmed. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-licence called The Jackpot and a home brewery. The most erudite of men. During Black's absences, his temporary replacement was his full-time drum technician Ian Barnard (born 1983). I am going to have to stop one day, but I expect the band will carry on. "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.". 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. Though we are not thinking about that. 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. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Im so very sad hes gone. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. 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". After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. Jet Black was the real deal.". The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black who played on band's hits Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown dies aged 84. During early dates on the tour, he relieved The Stranglers' touring drummer Jim Macaulay mid-set, playing approximately four songs including "Genetix". The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. A rebel with many causes. 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. After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. He . 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. [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. According to Cornwells autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummers response was simply OK, fine.. Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. "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. 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. [31], Black died from respiratory problems at his home in Wales on 6 December 2022, at the age of 84. 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. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. 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. "A founding member of iconic British . Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. 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. Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said "The welcoming committee has doubled. 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. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. 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 musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. A rebel with many causes., Baz Warne, the Stranglers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. . [32][33] Reacting to the news, Cornwell said: "We shared a special period of our lives when we strived to become professional musicians. 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. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living . "He threw everything in his previous life out, to dedicate himself to our common goal. Black was a . The Stranglers' keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, has died due to coronavirus-related complications at age 71. . Im so very sad hes gone., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched the Stranglers. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. 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. He said when questioned as to whether Black would be touring: "He can't. "It is with heavy hearts . 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. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. The musician was best known as the keyboardist for U.K. punk . 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 was there at the beginning - the dissatisfied former jazz drummer with the Guildford off licence, who wanted one last crack of the . Black was born in Ilford, Essex. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. 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 . Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. Years active. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed.. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Polar Bear Not Sweating Getting Frozen Out of Masked Singer: By Far the Weirdest Thing Ive EverDone, Justin Bieber Appears to Cancel All Remaining Justice TourDates, Lil Nas X, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Little Big Town to Play 2023 NCAA March Madness MusicFest. 08 December 2022. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. 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. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said: The welcoming committee has doubled. The Stranglers' success was founded on his determination and drive. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . RIP Jet Black drummer and co founder of The Stranglers. For it is in his unreleting, granite spirit that the band existed. He passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 2022. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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 . Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in . The Stranglers ' founding drummer Jet Black has died at the age of 84. The punk band's co-founder retired from performing in 2015 due to health issues. 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