THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. In 1980, in Nice in the south of France, the Stranglers were arrested after allegedly inciting a riot, and Black wrote two books documenting what happened. All Rights Reserved. Alive forever under the opening moments of Sexy Beast. Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. The rock and roller, who was the keyboardist for the English band The Stranglers, died on Sunday, the BBC reports . The most erudite of men. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 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. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. Thursday 8 December 2022, 5:47pm. 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. Steve Rapport/Getty Images. 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. A leading light of the mid '70s to early '80s musical . The drummer played on all the bands legendary hits including Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown.. which enables the bass drum to be placed anywhere and yet remain playable.[14][15]. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 . The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. 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. Steve Rapport/GI. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. ", Adding: "The Stranglers success was founded on his determination and drive His timing was faultless.". He was there at the beginning - the dissatisfied former jazz drummer with the Guildford off licence, who wanted one last crack of the . 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. He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Jet Black, the drummer for punk stalwarts The Stranglers, died at the age of 84 on Dec. 6, 2022. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. His real name was Brian John Duffy. Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday We tried that last year and I don't want him to become a freak show either. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said: The welcoming committee has doubled. The Stranglers lone remaining original member, bassist/co-frontman JJ Burnel said, The welcoming committee has doubled. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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 a force of nature. Jet, whose real name was Brian Duffy, was born in London in 1947. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an elder statesman of British music. [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. "It is with heavy hearts . 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in . Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Polar Bear Not Sweating Getting Frozen Out of Masked Singer: By Far the Weirdest Thing Ive EverDone, Justin Bieber Appears to Cancel All Remaining Justice TourDates, Lil Nas X, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Little Big Town to Play 2023 NCAA March Madness MusicFest. "A founding member of iconic British . Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . . A rebel with many causes. He most recently lived in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, where he reportedly designed and built wooden furniture. Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. 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. "[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. 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"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 took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed.. . The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 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 . Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. 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. A rebel with many causes.". 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. Mark Holloway, Getty Images. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. The group credited Black with keeping the beat on 23 top 40 singles in the UK, as well as 19 top 40 albums on the official UK charts thanks to his jazz-influenced style on such beloved hits as Golden Brown, Patches and No More Heroes. Just years after forming, the band became a vital part of the UK punk and new wave scenes, making their bones supporting American punks such as the Ramones and Patti Smith on their UK tours. I know a lot of the old fans say it's not the same without Jet, and they're absolutely right but there comes a time when you have to ask yourself a simple question; do you want to see The Stranglers without Jet or just accept that you'll never see them again?"[25]. "[24] He was absent from the Stranglers' UK festival appearances and associated warm-up gigs in mid-2014. 08 December 2022. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. 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 leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. The drummer, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was one of the key members of The Stranglers as he was present when the . A rebel with many causes. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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. (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. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. 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. Jet was always the solid foundation of the band. 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. 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. 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. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. Born Brian John Duffy, Black died at his home in Wales following years of ill health. Jet Black was a drummer for jazz bands in the 1960s (Picture: L J Van Houten . Read about our approach to external linking. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. 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. Black leaves behind his wife, Ava, and his two children, Charlotte and Anthony. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday December 6. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018.[4]. and so has the whole world," drummer Jet Black, also a member since 1974, said . "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. 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 . 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. 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