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website 12 years ago, Black replied: I guess if we are actually remembered, then that will do., Your email address will not be published. He was the Jet force that powered the band's determination to get heard and get noticed. 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. He was a force of nature. 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, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. 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 . When present, his playing was restricted to the encore only. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an elder statesman of British music. 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 Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. 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. English keyboardist, singer and songwriter Dave Greenfield died on Sunday as a result of complications of the coronavirus.He was 71. According to Cornwell's 2004 autobiography, when he telephoned Black to announce his resignation, the latter's response was simply "OK, fine. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. 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. 4 min read. 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. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Thu 8 Dec 2022 at 09:00. 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. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. Mark Holloway, Getty Images. Steve Rapport/GI. His . "Jet Black, born Brian John Duffy, passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," read the statement. 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 . In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . "[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. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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 leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine". We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. 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. 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.". Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 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. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Audiences would often chant his name as he took his place behind the kit, until he finally retired in 2015. 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. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. 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 Stranglers' success was founded on his determination and drive. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. Jet Black, aka Brian John Duffy, drummer for The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed in a statement on its website. 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. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. In September 2008, he returned to full rehearsals and began touring with the band on 13 October.[18]. 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. During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. Your email address will not be published. In January 2015, Stranglers guitarist Baz Warne told the Louder Than War website: "Jet will do what he can when he can. 3-min read. which enables the bass drum to be placed anywhere and yet remain playable.[14][15]. 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. 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. Do you have a story to sell? 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. Jet Black was the real deal. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. See the bands tweet and other tributes below. Jet Black, drummer of The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84. 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 . Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. The Stranglers are an English rock band who emerged via the punk rock scene. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. The Stranglers drummer added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. 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. 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, they wrote. In the mid-1980s, Black elected to cease playing acoustic drums in the recording studio and used a Simmons kit triggered by pick-ups, most notably on the Feline and Aural Sculpture albums. Black performed with the Stranglers until 2015, with his retirement confirmed by 2018. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. ", Drummer Jet Black: "We on a mission to break all the rules". 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. He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. Bookmark. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 December. 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.. Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr. 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. 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. He'd been living near friends and family in North Wales . An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founder member of 'The Stranglers' and played on . 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. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. The most erudite of men. "A founding member of iconic British . The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. 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. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. The Stranglers' keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, has died due to coronavirus-related complications at age 71. . The most erudite of men. 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Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. VideoIsabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded . 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 musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . Dave Greenfield has died of complications due to the coronavirus. in the early days., Black never regretted abandoning his business career to go into music. Jet Black was the real deal. Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. Cornwell joined Black in the Stranglers in 1974. "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. 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 remarked that Black was "on oxygen" even after drumming on slower numbers like "Golden Brown". [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 passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 2022. Jet was a major part of The Stranglers' punk sound and helped to shape the British punk scene in the 1970s. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. All Rights Reserved. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. Though we are not thinking about that. The most erudite of men. I'm so very sad he's gone. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. 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 . 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. He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. 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