The most erudite of men. His name is frequently chanted by the crowd at concerts. Im so very sad hes gone., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched the Stranglers. 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. . The punk band's co-founder retired from performing in 2015 due to health issues. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Jet Black, drummer for new-wave punk rock band The Stranglers, has died at 84 after years of health issues. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! [6] This establishment was the base for the early Stranglers. His death comes two years after the Stranglers keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. 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'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. 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. Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday 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. These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend., Black admitted to having had one unrealized ambition, which was to do a collaborative thing with a brass band, just because the whole idea sounds nuts. In the end, however, he stood proud of the Stranglers' legacy: Whether they like us or hate us, they cant say we never succeeded.. 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]. 08 December 2022. He had also by this time completely refrained from travelling outside of the UK with the band. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. 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 astatement,hisrepresentativeconfirmedthe musician hadpassedaway"peacefully"onTuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 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.". 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 passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," the . Cornwell joined Black in the Stranglers in 1974. "It is with heavy hearts . The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. 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. He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. Thu 8 Dec 2022 at 09:00. 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. 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. 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. Drummer Jet Black added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018. [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. [30], Black had no contact with former Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell after he left the band in 1990. 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. Confirming the sad news of Jet Black's passing, The Stranglers wrote on Thursday night (8th December): "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. When present, his playing was restricted to the encore only. 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. An inspiration. His . Jet Black of the Stranglers in London Aug. 14, 1986. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. Alive forever under the opening moments of Sexy Beast. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. 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. Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. 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. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . A rebel with many causes.. 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. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. [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' 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 . 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. December 8, 2022, 12:00 PM. He remarked that Black was "on oxygen" even after drumming on slower numbers like "Golden Brown". In mid-2008, he was again absent from several Stranglers gigs. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday December 6. He last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. 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. Black was a . In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . and so has the whole world," drummer Jet Black, also a member since 1974, said . He was again replaced by Barnard during the gig. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an elder statesman of British music. The bands bassist, Jean-Jacques Burnel, said The welcoming committee has doubled. 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. Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. A rebel with many causes. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. The rock and roller, who was the keyboardist for the English band The Stranglers, died on Sunday, the BBC reports . A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 December. Jet Black was the real deal. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. 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. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. Died: December 6th . The musician, whose real . 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 at his country home in North Wales surrounded by family and friends after "years of ill health", a statement from Black's management team confirmed. See the bands tweet and other tributes below. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. Together, we toured the globe endlessly and it . In a statement, his representative . Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Photo Credit: The Stranglers website. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. 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 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 . ", Adding: "The Stranglers success was founded on his determination and drive His timing was faultless.". Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in . 3 min read. We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. "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. 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. "[24] He was absent from the Stranglers' UK festival appearances and associated warm-up gigs in mid-2014. Black's departure from the band was officially confirmed in 2018 at the age of 79. Jet also owned a [package liquor store], the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers H.Q. A rebel with many causes., Baz Warne, the Stranglers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. The Stranglers are an English rock band who emerged via the punk rock scene. 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 Im incapable of doing it.. English keyboardist, singer and songwriter Dave Greenfield died on Sunday as a result of complications of the coronavirus.He was 71. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. 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. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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 . Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. 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. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding mem He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. Rest in peace big man.. 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. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. 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. Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. 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). 3. During Black's absences, his temporary replacement was his full-time drum technician Ian Barnard (born 1983). [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. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. 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. Jet Black, aka Brian John Duffy, drummer for The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed in a statement on its website. . Drummer Jim Macaulay played the first half of the set on a separate, smaller drum kit. The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. 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. Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. PA Media. 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. 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, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 3 min read. 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. Stranglers keyboard player dies with coronavirus, Angry protests erupt over Greek rail disaster, Messages reveal battle over UK Covid policy, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. He was 71. 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. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. The most erudite of men. During early dates on the tour, he relieved The Stranglers' touring drummer Jim Macaulay mid-set, playing approximately four songs including "Genetix". RIP Jet Black https://t.co/xULd9ZE0jq. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founder member of 'The Stranglers' and played on . Musician. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. "[30] In 2014, he confirmed in a newspaper interview with the Oxford Times that he did not keep in touch with Cornwell. 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. Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. He passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 2022. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend. 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. 1974-2018. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. Born: August 26th, 1938. "[12], He wrote a short book, Much Ado About Nothing, which detailed the riots in France which were blamed on The Stranglers' presence in 1981, and also wrote a book in 2010 titled Seven Days in Nice about the same subject. 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. Thursday 8 December 2022, 5:47pm. Scoring 23 UK top 40 singles and 19 UK top 40 albums to date in a career spanning five decades, the Stranglers are one of the longest-surviving bands to have originated in the UK punk scene.. A rebel with many causes.". The Stranglers ' founding drummer Jet Black has died at the age of 84. [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'. 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. "[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. He said when questioned as to whether Black would be touring: "He can't. According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine.". "Jet Black, born Brian John Duffy, passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," read the statement. Photo by Getty Images / Bang Showbiz. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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. A rebel with many causes. In January 2015, Stranglers guitarist Baz Warne told the Louder Than War website: "Jet will do what he can when he can. "[22] However, bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said during the same period: "When he can [no] longer contribute and I don't think that's long then there will be no more Stranglers." He . He was a force of nature, an inspiration. Several news outlets released their estimates of Jet Black's net worth upon his death, with one website saying it was around $1.5 million while another claimed it to be $10 million. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. The Stranglers' success was founded on his determination and drive. Jet Black, the drummer for punk stalwarts The Stranglers, died at the age of 84 on Dec. 6, 2022. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. "The welcoming committee has doubled," Burnel said. 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Required fields are marked *. Here's why. Black performed with the Stranglers until 2015, with his retirement confirmed by 2018. He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of 3 May. 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. 2023 BBC. Jet Black was the real deal.". "A founding member of iconic British . 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. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. The musician, whose . He had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues became more debilitating. In an interview with BBC Breakfast on 30 January, he said: "I've had a bit of trouble but I'm still playing gigs". 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Dave Greenfield has died of complications due to the coronavirus. uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. 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