Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday 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. 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website 12 years ago, Black replied: I guess if we are actually remembered, then that will do., Your email address will not be published. 3-min read. Cornwell joined Black in the Stranglers in 1974. Instrument (s) Drums. 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. "[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." 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. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. 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. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. On Thursday, Cornwell paid tribute to Black, noting how they had "shared a special period" of their lives together, achieving their dreams of becoming musicians. Rest in peace big man.. An inspiration. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-licence called The Jackpot and a home brewery. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. The musician was best known as the keyboardist for U.K. punk . An inspiration. A rebel with many causes. [31], Black died from respiratory problems at his home in Wales on 6 December 2022, at the age of 84. 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". Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jet Black was the real deal.". 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. "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. The musician, whose real name . Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. Read about our approach to external linking. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with many causes". Jet Black, aka Brian John Duffy, drummer for The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed in a statement on its website. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015 after suffering respiratory health issues since he was a child. 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. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Died: December 6th . 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. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018.[4]. 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. 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. A statement from his representative confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December. 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. 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. The most erudite of men. "He threw everything in his previous life out, to dedicate himself to our common goal. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. According to Cornwell's 2004 autobiography, when he telephoned Black to announce his resignation, the latter's response was simply "OK, fine. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. The death of The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has been confirmed by the band. [30], Black had no contact with former Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell after he left the band in 1990. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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. After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. 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. [4], In 2008, an online petition on the British Government website campaigning for him to be included in the next list of honours attracted 477 signatures and was mentioned in the national press. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. Jet Black, drummer of The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. 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. The Stranglers ' founding drummer Jet Black has died at the age of 84. He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. Baz Warne, The Stranglers' guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. [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'. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. Musician. 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. 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. He was a force of nature. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said "The welcoming committee has doubled. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. The Stranglers lone remaining original member, bassist/co-frontman JJ Burnel said, The welcoming committee has doubled. When present, his playing was restricted to the encore only. An inspiration. In a statement, the bands official Twitter account called him an elder statesman of British music. Black performed with the Stranglers until 2015, with his retirement confirmed by 2018. The most erudite of men. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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", Adding: "The Stranglers success was founded on his determination and drive His timing was faultless.". The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. 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 for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. 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. His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. 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. 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. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. His death comes two years after the Stranglers keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. Here's why. "It is with heavy hearts . Today, the world mourns the passing of Jet Black, drummer for the legendary English punk rock group The Stranglers. Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. 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. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. By. 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 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 . A rebel with many causes., Baz Warne, the Stranglers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. As young punks we saw them play many times. The most erudite of men. However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. 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 added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. 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. "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. Read about our approach to external linking. uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). "Jet Black, born Brian John Duffy, passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," read the statement. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . In January 2015, Stranglers guitarist Baz Warne told the Louder Than War website: "Jet will do what he can when he can. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy . In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. He was again replaced by Barnard during the gig. Dave Greenfield has died of complications due to the coronavirus. The drummer, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was one of the key members of The Stranglers as he was present when the . He told Classic Rock Magazine that he has given us his blessing to carry on without him, he's sort of ready to hand over the baton to Jim, our new drummer who's been really welcomed by the fans. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. Though we are not thinking about that. 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