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. An inspiration. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. Black, who always rejected the term "punk" to describe his band, later told BBC Breakfast: "We were on a mission to break all the rules and create something new and exciting; and that's what we've been doing for the past 40 years. Born Brian John Duffy, Black died at his home in Wales following years of ill health. 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. Blacks death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. (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. "[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. Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. Physically he is in not a good place at all. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the band and played on their hits including Peaches. 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. Years active. "[34], "August Birthdays And Deaths, Musician Birthdates, Celebrity Deaths", "The Stranglers: All the things we did that were frowned upon in the past now seem like badges of honour", TRIBUTE THE STRANGLERS: The stranglers' timeline. I'm so very sad he's gone. A rebel with many causes.". "A founding member of iconic British . Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. and so has the whole world," drummer Jet Black, also a member since 1974, said . "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.". I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. 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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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 . Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. 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 . In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. He was a force of nature. [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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. 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. He was a force of nature. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. The Stranglers musician has died at the age of 71 after contracting coronavirus. 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. "[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." THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . Thursday 8 December 2022, 5:47pm. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . The Stranglers drummer Jet Black has died "He was a force of nature" By Damian . Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. 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 . He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed.. The Stranglers lone remaining original member, bassist/co-frontman JJ Burnel said, The welcoming committee has doubled. He had also by this time completely refrained from travelling outside of the UK with the band. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. English keyboardist, singer and songwriter Dave Greenfield died on Sunday as a result of complications of the coronavirus.He was 71. He was a force of nature. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. I am going to have to stop one day, but I expect the band will carry on. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. In a statement, the bands official Twitter account called him an elder statesman of British music. Black was born in Ilford, Essex. 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 release the sad news that their original drummer, Jet Black, has passed away at the age of 84. 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. 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 of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018. 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 successful businessman up until the mid-1970s, owning a fleet of ice cream vans,[5] and an off-licence in Guildford, called 'The Jackpot'. 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. A rebel with many causes., Baz Warne, the Stranglers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. An inspiration. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. The most erudite of men. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. The punk band's co-founder retired from performing in 2015 due to health issues. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. 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.. Read about our approach to external linking. He was a force of nature. 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 was the real deal.". Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. which enables the bass drum to be placed anywhere and yet remain playable.[14][15]. Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. 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. The musician, whose real . The musician, whose 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. The most erudite of men. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. The news was announced in a post on the band's website . 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). 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. He was 84. 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.". You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. According to Cornwells autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummers response was simply OK, fine.. . 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. Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. Jet Black, drummer of The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges. He . The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. 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. The musician, whose . Jet was always the solid foundation of the band. 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, drummer for new-wave punk rock band The Stranglers, has died at 84 after years of health issues. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with many causes". Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. Jet Black, the drummer for punk stalwarts The Stranglers, died at the age of 84 on Dec. 6, 2022. 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. Drummer Jim Macaulay played the first half of the set on a separate, smaller drum kit. The most erudite of men. [31], Black died from respiratory problems at his home in Wales on 6 December 2022, at the age of 84. "He hadn't been too well for a while," bandmate Baz Warne explained, in a statement, "but when I spoke to him most recently, three weeks ago, he was laughing and wanting to hear all the newsstill interested and involved. Jet Black of the Stranglers in London Aug. 14, 1986. 2023 BBC. Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in . Jet also owned a [package liquor store], the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers H.Q. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. 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. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. 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. 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. 3 min read. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. 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 . "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. [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.. 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