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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. Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. A rebel with many causes.". However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. "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.". The Stranglers release the sad news that their original drummer, Jet Black, has passed away at the age of 84. During the tour, he was quoted as saying: "I'll carry on until I'm incapable of doing it. . He was a force of nature. Black retired from touring and performing live with the Stranglers in 2015 due to complications from respiratory issues that had dogged him since childhood and which had caused him to take a series of health-related pauses from touring in the early and mid-200s. According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine.". The Stranglers ' drummer and founding member Jet Black has died at the age of 84. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. "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. 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. [32][33] Reacting to the news, Cornwell said: "We shared a special period of our lives when we strived to become professional musicians. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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 . 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. 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. 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. Steve Rapport/GI. In mid-2008, he was again absent from several Stranglers gigs. The news was announced in a post on the band's website . I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. 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 Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. 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Jet was always the solid foundation of the band. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding mem [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 . Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. 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 a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. Black was born in Ilford, Essex. [11], Black said he was particularly fond of The Raven album because it was "the first time the Stranglers got major critical approval in the newspapers. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018. 4 min read. 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. 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. 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. In September 2008, he returned to full rehearsals and began touring with the band on 13 October.[18]. [29], His second wife, Helena, left him following several arguments over the Stranglers rehearsing in their home during the early days of the band. Jet Black, drummer for new-wave punk rock band The Stranglers, has died at 84 after years of health issues. 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During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. 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. Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . 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 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). Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . 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. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday The Stranglers ' founding drummer Jet Black has died at the age of 84. 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]. 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 at the age of 84. 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, 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. Years active. 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. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . "It is with heavy hearts . Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. Audiences would often chant his name as he took his place behind the kit, until he finally retired in 2015. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Though we are not thinking about that. "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. A rebel with many causes. Im so very sad hes gone. Required fields are marked *. The drummer played on all the bands legendary hits including Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown.. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Jet Black, drummer of The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84. 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. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founder member of 'The Stranglers' and played on . Jet Black, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. 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. 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. 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. [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. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. A leading light of the mid 70s to early 80s musical movement, Black retired from performing in 2015 as a result of ill health, then retired completely three years later. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . He was a force of nature. 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". ", Drummer Jet Black: "We on a mission to break all the rules". 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. A rebel with many causes.". In a statement, his representative . The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. A rebel with many causes., Baz Warne, the Stranglers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. 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. 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 owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. RIP Jet Black https://t.co/xULd9ZE0jq. 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. A rebel with many causes. In astatement,hisrepresentativeconfirmedthe musician hadpassedaway"peacefully"onTuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. Photograph: PA. Adam Sweeting. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. 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 . 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 in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues . For it is in his unreleting, granite spirit that the band existed. Video, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Whiskey fungus forces Jack Daniels to stop construction, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, Messages reveal battle over Covid school policy, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Aboriginal spears taken in 1770 to return to Sydney, India PM Modi urges G20 to overcome divisions, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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, achieving 23 top 40 singles and 19 top 40 albums. Jet also owned a [package liquor store], the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers H.Q. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. I'm so very sad he's gone. These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with. 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Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. 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.. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an elder statesman of British music. 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. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. 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. 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. His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. Alive forever under the opening moments of Sexy Beast. 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. An inspiration. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. The most erudite of men. 3 min read. 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. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said: The welcoming committee has doubled. English keyboardist, singer and songwriter Dave Greenfield died on Sunday as a result of complications of the coronavirus.He was 71. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! "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, 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 a force of nature. An inspiration. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 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.". 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. "We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with," wrote Cornwell. Jet was a major part of The Stranglers' punk sound and helped to shape the British punk scene in the 1970s. 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. Formed as the Guildford Stranglers in Guildford, Surrey, in early 1974, they originally built a following within the mid-1970s . "Dave was a complete natural in music. Jet Black passed away on Tuesday December 6, His real name was Brian John Duffy (left), His agent announced the heartbreaking news tonight, TOWIE'S Mario Falcone reveals his wife is pregnant again after her tragic miscarriage, Star Wars actor John Boyega returns to his roots to inspire South London youth, Celine Dion diagnosed with rare incurable disease that's turning her into a 'human statue', Strictly's Nadiya says it's 'incredible' Larry Lamb is able to dance after ill health, Girls Aloud support Nicola Roberts at Strictly Special in behind-the-scenes snap. "The welcoming committee has doubled," Burnel said. 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