Do you have a story to sell? 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. The most erudite of men. The musician, whose real . Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. PA Media. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 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. 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.". The most erudite of men. He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. 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 drummer played on all the bands legendary hits including Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown.. He . A leading light of the mid '70s to early '80s musical . Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. A rebel with many causes. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Alive forever under the opening moments of Sexy Beast. Jet also owned an off licence, the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days.. The news was announced in a post on the band's website . 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. The Stranglers release the sad news that their original drummer, Jet Black, has passed away at the age of 84. He also crafted bespoke furniture and designed a patented bass drum pedal. 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. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. Photograph: PA. Adam Sweeting. 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. 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. 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. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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. A rebel with many causes. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. 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. 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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]. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding mem After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. 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His death comes two years after the Stranglers keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. [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. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black has died "He was a force of nature" By Damian . There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. Read about our approach to external linking. Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. 1974-2018. In September 2008, he returned to full rehearsals and began touring with the band on 13 October.[18]. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018. His . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Cornwell joined Black in the Stranglers in 1974. 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Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. Something went wrong, please try again later. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. Video, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Whiskey fungus forces Jack Daniels to stop construction, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, Messages reveal battle over Covid school policy, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Aboriginal spears taken in 1770 to return to Sydney, India PM Modi urges G20 to overcome divisions, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists. He was a force of nature. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. Photo Credit: The Stranglers website. 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. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. The Great RocknRoll Swindle: Is Pistols Soundtrack Burglary Or Bounty? "Now, there were many, many problems, but my thoughts were focussed on how to solve them, not on questioning whether I had made the right decision.". 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 . 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. All Rights Reserved. Photo by Getty Images / Bang Showbiz. An inspiration. The bands bassist, Jean-Jacques Burnel, said The welcoming committee has doubled. "Jet Black passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," the . The drummer, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was one of the key members of The Stranglers as he was present when the . 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. He was a force of nature. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the band and played on their hits including Peaches. Steve Rapport/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 would not have been if it wasnt for him. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. 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 b. "A founding member of iconic British . Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. 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. Jet Black, the drummer for punk stalwarts The Stranglers, died at the age of 84 on Dec. 6, 2022. 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. 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. Years active. 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. 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 . Musician. An inspiration. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He was a force of nature. Died: December 6th . The most erudite of men. 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. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . The Stranglers, formed in Surrey in 1974, went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. Jet Black, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. 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. "[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. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black who played on band's hits Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown dies aged 84. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015 after suffering respiratory health issues since he was a child. 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. 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. 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. 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