He most recently lived in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, where he reportedly designed and built wooden furniture. He was 84. 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 . 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 took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. 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. 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 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. Thu 8 Dec 2022 at 09:00. 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.". In March 2007, it was announced on the Stranglers' website that Black was suffering from atrial fibrillation and consequently refrained from appearing with the band until he had recovered. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. For it is in his unreleting, granite spirit that the band existed. "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Thursday 8 December 2022, 5:47pm. 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's departure from the band was officially confirmed in 2018 at the age of 79. 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). A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. His death comes two years after the Stranglers keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the band and played on their hits including Peaches. 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. 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Black was born in Ilford, Essex. 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. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. 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. A rebel with many causes. Jet Black, drummer of The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84. He was a force of nature. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Jet also owned an off licence, the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days.. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. The death of The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has been confirmed by the band. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". By. Formed as the Guildford Stranglers in Guildford, Surrey, in early 1974, they originally built a following within the mid-1970s . Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. 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 . The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. When present, his playing was restricted to the encore only. 2023 BBC. A rebel with many causes.. "[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 news was announced in a post on the band's website . Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. The Stranglers lone remaining original member, bassist/co-frontman JJ Burnel said, The welcoming committee has doubled. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. 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 again replaced by Barnard during the gig. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. A rebel with many causes.". . "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.". 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. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine". Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in . 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]. Jet was always the solid foundation of the band. 08 December 2022. [29], His second wife, Helena, left him following several arguments over the Stranglers rehearsing in their home during the early days of the band. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. The most erudite of men. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. Photograph: PA. Adam Sweeting. According to Cornwell's 2004 autobiography, when he telephoned Black to announce his resignation, the latter's response was simply "OK, fine. Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. 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 . All Rights Reserved. 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. Rest in peace big man.. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. John Bonham, Jon Brookes.Bidding farewell to Jet Black. The backbone of The Stranglers' rhythm.Rest in peace Jet Black, drummer and co-founder of pivotal proto-punk band The Stranglers. 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, 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. On 12 March 2012, Black was taken to hospital after "falling ill" shortly before a Stranglers concert at the O2 Academy Oxford. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. 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. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Blacks death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. The Stranglers ' founding drummer Jet Black has died at the age of 84. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living . 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. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday December 6. 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. Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. 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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.". 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. [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. 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. (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 musician . Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. 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. The drummer, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was one of the key members of The Stranglers as he was present when the . During Black's absences, his temporary replacement was his full-time drum technician Ian Barnard (born 1983). Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. 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. [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 was the Jet force that powered the band's determination to get heard and get noticed. In mid-2008, he was again absent from several Stranglers gigs. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. Speaking to the band's 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 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. Instrument (s) Drums. [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. 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 The Stranglers, has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. The most important thing for me is his health. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. 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. 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. The drummer played on all the bands legendary hits including Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown.. "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. 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, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. . Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. Tue Dec 13 2022 - 10:44. His name is frequently chanted by the crowd at concerts. Do you have a story to sell? I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. He was a force of nature. Black was a . 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. 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. Jet Black, aka Brian John Duffy, drummer for The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed in a statement on its website. 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. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. 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. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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. Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . 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'. [6] This establishment was the base for the early Stranglers. 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. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. In a statement, his representative . An inspiration. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 December. Mark Holloway, Getty Images. 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. His real name was Brian John Duffy. He last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. 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. Cornwell joined Black in the Stranglers in 1974. 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. The most erudite of men. Drummer Jim Macaulay played the first half of the set on a separate, smaller drum kit. 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. 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. Im so very sad hes gone. Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founder member of 'The Stranglers' and played on . 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