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. 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. [30], Black had no contact with former Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell after he left the band in 1990. During early dates on the tour, he relieved The Stranglers' touring drummer Jim Macaulay mid-set, playing approximately four songs including "Genetix". After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend. 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. 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. A rebel with many causes. Jet Black, drummer with The Stranglers, has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. Died: December 6th . ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. The Stranglers, formed in Surrey in 1974, went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. 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. Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back, he said. 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 Stranglers ' founding drummer Jet Black has died at the age of 84. There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. 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. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine". ", Drummer Jet Black: "We on a mission to break all the rules". Rest in peace big man.". 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Instrument (s) Drums. "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black who played on band's hits Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown dies aged 84. I'm so very sad he's gone. He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. The Stranglers' success was founded on his determination and drive. "[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. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. The most erudite of men. . Tue Dec 13 2022 - 10:44. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. 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 owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. ", Adding: "The Stranglers success was founded on his determination and drive His timing was faultless.". Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. He was a force of nature. 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. During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. [32][33] Reacting to the news, Cornwell said: "We shared a special period of our lives when we strived to become professional musicians. A rebel with many causes., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, added: Jet Black was the real deal. 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. The bands bassist, Jean-Jacques Burnel, said The welcoming committee has doubled. 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. 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'. Born Brian John Duffy, Black died at his home in Wales following years of ill health. The musician, whose . Rest in peace big man.. Though we are not thinking about that. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. Jet Black, drummer for new-wave punk rock band The Stranglers, has died at 84 after years of health issues. The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. 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. An inspiration. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. 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. Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. 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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. 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. Drummer Jim Macaulay played the first half of the set on a separate, smaller drum kit. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. 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. 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. 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. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. 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 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.". 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. 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. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-licence called The Jackpot and a home brewery. Steve Rapport/Getty Images. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. 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.". During Black's absences, his temporary replacement was his full-time drum technician Ian Barnard (born 1983). 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 were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with," wrote Cornwell. Baz Warne, The Stranglers' guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. A rebel with many causes.". Black was a . We tried that last year and I don't want him to become a freak show either. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. Jet also owned an off licence, the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days.. In January 2015, Stranglers guitarist Baz Warne told the Louder Than War website: "Jet will do what he can when he can. He was 71. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. 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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. 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. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. "It is with heavy hearts . 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. Their hits included 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. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered 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. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding mem By. Thursday 8 December 2022, 5:47pm. Im so very sad hes gone., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched the Stranglers. 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. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. 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. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. The drummer, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was one of the key members of The Stranglers as he was present when the . 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. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. 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. He was a force of nature. 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. 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