A rebel with many causes. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. He was a successful businessman up until the mid-1970s, owning a fleet of ice cream vans,[5] and an off-licence in Guildford, called 'The Jackpot'. In astatement,hisrepresentativeconfirmedthe musician hadpassedaway"peacefully"onTuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 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. Photo Credit: The Stranglers website. 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.. He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . A statement from his representative confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said: The welcoming committee has doubled. The most erudite of men. 3 min read. The backbone of The Stranglers' rhythm.Rest in peace Jet Black, drummer and co-founder of pivotal proto-punk band The Stranglers. The bands bassist, Jean-Jacques Burnel, said The welcoming committee has doubled. 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.. 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. 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. [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'. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. "Jet Black passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," the . An inspiration. Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday The death of The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has been confirmed by the band. [9], His style was usually simple and jazz-influenced,[10] although "Duchess" and "Down in the Sewer" are examples of Stranglers songs that feature more frantic drumming. 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. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. 3 min read. Bookmark. 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. He was a force of nature. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. 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.. 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. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black has died "He was a force of nature" By Damian . The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. The musician was best known as the keyboardist for U.K. punk . 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 . The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. The Stranglers drummer added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. 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. He last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. Jet Black was a drummer for jazz bands in the 1960s (Picture: L J Van Houten . Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. 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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. The rock and roller, who was the keyboardist for the English band The Stranglers, died on Sunday, the BBC reports . Musician. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. 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. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. 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. and so has the whole world," drummer Jet Black, also a member since 1974, said . 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. In January 2015, Stranglers guitarist Baz Warne told the Louder Than War website: "Jet will do what he can when he can. He was 71. The Stranglers' keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, has died due to coronavirus-related complications at age 71. . In September 2008, he returned to full rehearsals and began touring with the band on 13 October.[18]. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. The Stranglers ' drummer and founding member Jet Black has died at the age of 84. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. The most erudite of men. A rebel with many causes.". Rest in peace big man.". He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of 3 May. If he can live a bit longer then that's a great thing. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. In a statement, his representative . He was there at the beginning - the dissatisfied former jazz drummer with the Guildford off licence, who wanted one last crack of the . 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. Steve Rapport/GI. As the elder statesmen of the group, Jet was already a successful businessman in the Guildford area when The Stranglers formed in 1974, they wrote. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. 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. The Stranglers release the sad news that their original drummer, Jet Black, has passed away at the age of 84. Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr. After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 3. [23] In 2014, Black said of the Stranglers: "This is the best band in the world and we'll carry on until we can't any more. "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . 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 . 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. According to Cornwells autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummers response was simply OK, fine.. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. Shortly after his 78th birthday, Black said: "You find you just can't do some of the stuff you used to, and so the past seems so much more agreeable than the future ever could be. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. Im so very sad hes gone. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. [32][33] Reacting to the news, Cornwell said: "We shared a special period of our lives when we strived to become professional musicians. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Im so very sad hes gone. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. The most important thing for me is his health. 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. For it is in his unreleting, granite spirit that the band existed. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. He most recently lived in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, where he reportedly designed and built wooden furniture. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. 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. He passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 2022. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. 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. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. 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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. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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. (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. 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. [6] This establishment was the base for the early Stranglers. Jet Black, aka Brian John Duffy, drummer for The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed in a statement on its website. [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. 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, real name was Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84. Credit: PA. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill . Born Brian John Duffy, Black died at his home in Wales following years of ill health. English keyboardist, singer and songwriter Dave Greenfield died on Sunday as a result of complications of the coronavirus.He was 71. 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". 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 performed with the Stranglers until 2015, with his retirement confirmed by 2018. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". [19] The Stranglers announced the following day that he had been taken to hospital via ambulance after feeling unwell shortly after the band's soundcheck. 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. The musician, whose . Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. 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. 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. Jet owned a fleet of ice cream vans, one of which, as many fans will fondly remember, was used to tour the UK in the early years. 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. An inspiration. 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. Black's departure from the band was officially confirmed in 2018 at the age of 79. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. [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. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. He was a force of nature. Speaking to the bands official website in a 2010 interview, Black said he never doubted the decision to shift his focus away from business and back into music. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said "The welcoming committee has doubled. His . 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. In a statement, the bands official Twitter account called him an elder statesman of British music. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018.[4]. He remarked that Black was "on oxygen" even after drumming on slower numbers like "Golden Brown". He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. "A founding member of iconic British . Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. 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. Mark Holloway, Getty Images. Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. 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. The punk band's co-founder retired from performing in 2015 due to health issues. All Rights Reserved. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. Read about our approach to external linking. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "[26] Although he did not play with the band during their 2016 Black and White album tour, he continued to travel with the band, signing vinyl editions of the band's 1978 album, which were sold at gigs. 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The Stranglers are an English rock band who emerged via the punk rock scene. 3-min read. Jet Black of the Stranglers in London Aug. 14, 1986. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . 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 (they also famously clashed with members of the Clash, Sex Pistols and Ramones, as well as journalists). These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend. "[30] In 2014, he confirmed in a newspaper interview with the Oxford Times that he did not keep in touch with Cornwell. Black leaves behind his wife, Ava, and his two children, Charlotte and Anthony. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". "We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with," wrote Cornwell. Jet also owned an off licence, the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days.. 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. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. 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. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. Jan. 30, 2014 file photo, said: `` after years of health. 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