Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. If he can live a bit longer then that's a great thing. 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 Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. The Stranglers ' drummer and founding member Jet Black has died at the age of 84. The backbone of The Stranglers' rhythm.Rest in peace Jet Black, drummer and co-founder of pivotal proto-punk band The Stranglers. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Drummer Jim Macaulay played the first half of the set on a separate, smaller drum kit. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015 after suffering respiratory health issues since he was a child. He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. "Jet Black, born Brian John Duffy, passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," read the statement. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. He last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. Do you have a story to sell? Jet Black, aka Brian John Duffy, drummer for The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed in a statement on its website. Cornwell joined Black in the Stranglers in 1974. See the bands tweet and other tributes below. 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. "Dave was a complete natural in music. 3-min read. 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. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 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. 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. Required fields are marked *. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". 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. 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. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an elder statesman of British music. [6] This establishment was the base for the early Stranglers. 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. 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. Black performed with the Stranglers until 2015, with his retirement confirmed by 2018. As a drummer in jazz bands during the '60s, Jets playing style helped shape the Stranglers unique sound., Bassist and vocalist J.J. Burnell argued that the Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. He called Black the most erudite of men and a rebel with many causes. Guitarist and vocalist Baz Warne remembered how Black took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. And typically for a band that was built around a relentless spirit we are here today to celebrate the 80th birthday of their drummer Jet Black. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. 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. Jet Black, drummer with 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. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "He threw everything in his previous life out, to dedicate himself to our common goal. He was a force of nature. Tue Dec 13 2022 - 10:44. 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. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. in the early days., Black never regretted abandoning his business career to go into music. Jet Black was the real deal. 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. There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. 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 . . Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. 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 after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Drummer Jet Black added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. 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.. Jet was always the solid foundation of the band. The most erudite of men. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. 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. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy . "[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. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. [30], Black had no contact with former Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell after he left the band in 1990. I'm so very sad he's gone. 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. 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[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 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. We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. 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. 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. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. Something I guess we all get to know in time. The musician was best known as the keyboardist for U.K. punk . "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. 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. 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. Dave Greenfield, The Stranglers' keyboard player, died in May 2020 after testing positive for coronavirus. . 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"[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." Jet Black, the drummer for punk stalwarts The Stranglers, died at the age of 84 on Dec. 6, 2022. [7][8] He was also the owner of one of the earliest home brewing equipment companies, at a time when home brewing was in vogue. [31], Black died from respiratory problems at his home in Wales on 6 December 2022, at the age of 84. The Stranglers formed in west Surrey in 1974 and went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. 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. Black 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. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 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 . He was 71. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. 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Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. 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. Rest in peace big man.. He was the Jet force that powered the band's determination to get heard and get noticed. 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. Photo Credit: The Stranglers website. 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. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. 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. 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. [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'. He also crafted bespoke furniture and designed a patented bass drum pedal. The Stranglers ' founding drummer Jet Black has died at the age of 84. An inspiration. [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. 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