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. Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. 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. 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. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015 after suffering respiratory health issues since he was a child. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. 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. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. During Black's absences, his temporary replacement was his full-time drum technician Ian Barnard (born 1983). 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website 12 years ago, Black replied: I guess if we are actually remembered, then that will do., Your email address will not be published. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. 2023 BBC. During the tour, he was quoted as saying: "I'll carry on until I'm incapable of doing it. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . 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. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. Instrument (s) Drums. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed.. 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The Stranglers ' drummer and founding member Jet Black has died at the age of 84. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. 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). Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Required fields are marked *. On 12 March 2012, Black was taken to hospital after "falling ill" shortly before a Stranglers concert at the O2 Academy Oxford. The Great RocknRoll Swindle: Is Pistols Soundtrack Burglary Or Bounty? I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. Today, the world mourns the passing of Jet Black, drummer for the legendary English punk rock group The Stranglers. 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. The most erudite of men. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. He remarked that Black was "on oxygen" even after drumming on slower numbers like "Golden Brown". 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 . 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. Rest in peace big man.. Drummer Jet Black added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. A rebel with many causes.. He was a force of nature. Audiences would often chant his name as he took his place behind the kit, until he finally retired in 2015. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. 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. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. [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. 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. 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 Black was a drummer for jazz bands in the 1960s (Picture: L J Van Houten . 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. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". 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. 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, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. His real name was Brian John Duffy. Fond adieu, fly straight JB., In a lengthy tribute, the band said that Black (born Brian John Duffy on Aug. 26, 1938 in Essex, England) died on Tuesday (Dec. 6) of unspecified causes. Photo by Getty Images / Bang Showbiz. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. 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.". The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the band and played on their hits including Peaches. 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 Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. The rock and roller, who was the keyboardist for the English band The Stranglers, died on Sunday, the BBC reports . Jet, whose real name was Brian Duffy, was born in London in 1947. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. 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 . He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. . 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. He was a force of nature. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 December. The Stranglers' success was founded on his determination and drive. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. By. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. I am going to have to stop one day, but I expect the band will carry on. 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. 3 min read. Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. PA Media. Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges. Jet Black, drummer with The Stranglers, has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. The news was announced in a post on the band's website . Jet was a major part of The Stranglers' punk sound and helped to shape the British punk scene in the 1970s. 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 . ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . I'm so very sad he's gone. Jet also owned an off licence, the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days.. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said "The welcoming committee has doubled. I know a lot of the old fans say it's not the same without Jet, and they're absolutely right but there comes a time when you have to ask yourself a simple question; do you want to see The Stranglers without Jet or just accept that you'll never see them again?"[25]. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black (Allan Ballard/PA) Black was a founding member of The Stranglers, who formed in Guildford in 1974, and his playing style helped them achieve their unique sound . The Stranglers release the sad news that their original drummer, Jet Black, has passed away at the age of 84. Together, we toured the globe endlessly and it . Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. [16][17] It was shortly thereafter announced that he was suffering from chest problems and was "not rushing back to work" on the advice of his doctor. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-licence called The Jackpot and a home brewery. The Stranglers' keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, has died due to coronavirus-related complications at age 71. . All Rights Reserved. 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