December 8, 2022, 12:00 PM. 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. A rebel with many causes. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. 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. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. "[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 leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. Steve Rapport/Getty Images. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. The most erudite of men. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding mem Im so very sad hes gone. There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. 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. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . He returned to playing with the band in June, but it was at this time that he retired from performing outside of the United Kingdom due to health issues associated with lengthy travel. He was again replaced by Barnard during the gig. and so has the whole world," drummer Jet Black, also a member since 1974, said . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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, 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, was a founding member of the band and played on their hits including Peaches. See the bands tweet and other tributes below. 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. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday December 6. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. PA Media. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. An inspiration. 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 Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Alive forever under the opening moments of Sexy Beast. The Stranglers' annual tour began in March 2013, with Black playing the second half of the opening night set, drumming on 10 songs beginning with the distinctive Genetix drum intro. 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.. All Rights Reserved. [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'. His name is frequently chanted by the crowd at concerts. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 1974-2018. He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. He passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 2022. During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. Baz Warne, The Stranglers' guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. 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. 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. 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. He was a force of nature. 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. 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.". According to Cornwells autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummers response was simply OK, fine.. Years active. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. 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. The bands bassist, Jean-Jacques Burnel, said The welcoming committee has doubled. 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. As young punks we saw them play many times. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. When present, his playing was restricted to the encore only. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black has died "He was a force of nature" By Damian . Black was born in Ilford, Essex. He was a force of nature. 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. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. 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. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. 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. He had also by this time completely refrained from travelling outside of the UK with the band. The Stranglers' keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, has died due to coronavirus-related complications at age 71. . The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black who played on band's hits Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown dies aged 84. The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. 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In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an elder statesman of British music. A rebel with many causes.. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . The most important thing for me is his health. English keyboardist, singer and songwriter Dave Greenfield died on Sunday as a result of complications of the coronavirus.He was 71. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. 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. 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. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. 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. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with many causes". Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. 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 . Black was a . "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. 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. 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.. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. He was a force of nature. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said "The welcoming committee has doubled. Read about our approach to external linking. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. 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. Jet Black, aka Brian John Duffy, drummer for The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed in a statement on its website. The musician was best known as the keyboardist for U.K. punk . He said when questioned as to whether Black would be touring: "He can't. Drummer Jet Black added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. A rebel with many causes. 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. 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. Rest in peace big man.". RIP Jet Black https://t.co/xULd9ZE0jq. 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 . Born Brian John Duffy, Black died at his home in Wales following years of ill health. We tried that last year and I don't want him to become a freak show either. 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. 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. 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., Lifelong lung issues ultimately contributed to Blacks retirement, but not before he helped define the Stranglers' approach. Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. During Black's absences, his temporary replacement was his full-time drum technician Ian Barnard (born 1983). The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. 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]. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. The most erudite of men. 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. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. An inspiration. Jet Black, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. The most erudite of men. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". "A founding member of iconic British . He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. 3 min read. The most erudite of men. [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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Blacks death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. . 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His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Jet was a major part of The Stranglers' punk sound and helped to shape the British punk scene in the 1970s. 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. Cornwell joined Black in the Stranglers in 1974. 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. Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. [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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