[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 Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. A rebel with many causes. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. He passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 2022. He was there at the beginning - the dissatisfied former jazz drummer with the Guildford off licence, who wanted one last crack of the . In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. 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. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been . He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. 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. 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.. Im so very sad hes gone. Photograph: PA. Adam Sweeting. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! Steve Rapport/Getty Images. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018.[4]. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. Cornwell joined Black in the Stranglers in 1974. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday December 6. The Stranglers musician has died at the age of 71 after contracting coronavirus. In mid-2008, he was again absent from several Stranglers gigs. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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 welcoming committee has doubled," Burnel said. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an elder statesman of British music. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. 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. Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. 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 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 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. 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.. The most erudite of men. 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. Black's departure from the band was officially confirmed in 2018 at the age of 79. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. 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. Here's why. The Stranglers' keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, has died due to coronavirus-related complications at age 71. . 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 September 2008, he returned to full rehearsals and began touring with the band on 13 October.[18]. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. He was 84. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . He last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. 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According to Cornwell's 2004 autobiography, when he telephoned Black to announce his resignation, the latter's response was simply "OK, fine. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. 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. 3-min read. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. Baz Warne, The Stranglers' guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. RIP Jet Black https://t.co/xULd9ZE0jq. 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. We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with. 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. 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' drummer Jet Black who played on band's hits Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown dies aged 84. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. 2023 BBC. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Black was a . ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. Jet was always the solid foundation of the band. 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. Musician. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday The news was announced in a post on the band's website . Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in . In an interview with BBC Breakfast on 30 January, he said: "I've had a bit of trouble but I'm still playing gigs". Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. The drummer, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was one of the key members of The Stranglers as he was present when the . Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. Jet Black, drummer of The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of 3 May 2020, and had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. He was a force of nature. "[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. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founder member of 'The Stranglers' and played on . In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. Something went wrong, please try again later. "Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. and so has the whole world," drummer Jet Black, also a member since 1974, said . The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford group, playing on hits like Golden Brown, Peaches and No More Heroes. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. 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. 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According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine". 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 . The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. Alive forever under the opening moments of Sexy Beast. 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.. Formed as the Guildford Stranglers in Guildford, Surrey, in early 1974, they originally built a following within the mid-1970s . Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . He . The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Jet Black was the real deal. 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. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. He had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues became more debilitating. A leading light of the mid '70s to early '80s musical . Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. 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. "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 lone remaining original member, bassist/co-frontman JJ Burnel said, The welcoming committee has doubled. "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. He was the Jet force that powered the band's determination to get heard and get noticed. Fond adieu, fly straight JB., In a lengthy tribute, the band said that Black (born Brian John Duffy on Aug. 26, 1938 in Essex, England) died on Tuesday (Dec. 6) of unspecified causes. Rest in peace big man.. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. The Stranglers release the sad news that their original drummer, Jet Black, has passed away at the age of 84. 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.". 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'. "Jet Black, born Brian John Duffy, passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," read the statement. 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 addition to his steady-on drumming, Black also wrote two books about the bands notorious 1980 arrest in Nice, France for allegedly inciting a riot, 1981s Much Ado About Nothing and 2010s Seven Days in Nice. An inspiration. An inspiration. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. 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. 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. Im so very sad hes gone. He also crafted bespoke furniture and designed a patented bass drum pedal. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Jet Black was the real deal. The Stranglers ' founding drummer Jet Black has died at the age of 84. 1974-2018. "[30] In 2014, he confirmed in a newspaper interview with the Oxford Times that he did not keep in touch with Cornwell. "We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with," wrote Cornwell. 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