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2023 Billboard Media, LLC. He passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 2022. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed.. In an interview with BBC Breakfast on 30 January, he said: "I've had a bit of trouble but I'm still playing gigs". Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues became more debilitating. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. Something I guess we all get to know in time. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. English keyboardist, singer and songwriter Dave Greenfield died on Sunday as a result of complications of the coronavirus.He was 71. For it is in his unreleting, granite spirit that the band existed. Formed as the Guildford Stranglers in Guildford, Surrey, in early 1974, they originally built a following within the mid-1970s . Jet was always the solid foundation of the band. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. 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. The news was announced in a post on the band's website . A rebel with many causes. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. In a statement, his representative . The Great RocknRoll Swindle: Is Pistols Soundtrack Burglary Or Bounty? In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. The Stranglers ' drummer and founding member Jet Black has died at the age of 84. The most erudite of men. During Black's absences, his temporary replacement was his full-time drum technician Ian Barnard (born 1983). THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. VideoIsabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. . A rebel with many causes., Baz Warne, the Stranglers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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 . Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. 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. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. He said when questioned as to whether Black would be touring: "He can't. He was a force of nature. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018.[4]. Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. Cornwell joined Black in the Stranglers in 1974. 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. "The welcoming committee has doubled," Burnel said. [11], Black said he was particularly fond of The Raven album because it was "the first time the Stranglers got major critical approval in the newspapers. He was a force of nature. Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the band and played on their hits including Peaches. 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. In mid-2008, he was again absent from several Stranglers gigs. 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. "[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. 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. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday December 6. An inspiration. 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. which enables the bass drum to be placed anywhere and yet remain playable.[14][15]. He was again replaced by Barnard during the gig. When asked how he would like be remembered by the band's website 12 years ago, Black replied: "I guess if we are actually remembered, then that will do.". Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of 3 May. See the bands tweet and other tributes below. The rock and roller, who was the keyboardist for the English band The Stranglers, died on Sunday, the BBC reports . He was a force of nature, an inspiration. His . He'd been living near friends and family in North Wales . He remarked that Black was "on oxygen" even after drumming on slower numbers like "Golden Brown". Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. I am going to have to stop one day, but I expect the band will carry on. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Read about our approach to external linking. Jet Black, the drummer for punk stalwarts The Stranglers, died at the age of 84 on Dec. 6, 2022. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. A rebel with many causes. [30], Black had no contact with former Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell after he left the band in 1990. Alive forever under the opening moments of Sexy Beast. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". He was a force of nature. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. Before joining the band, Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was in business, owning a fleet of ice cream vans which were later used to tour the UK. 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. "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 . An inspiration. The most important thing for me is his health. Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday 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). 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 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. 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. in the early days., Black never regretted abandoning his business career to go into music. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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. 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. Jet Black was a drummer for jazz bands in the 1960s (Picture: L J Van Houten . 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. The Stranglers lone remaining original member, bassist/co-frontman JJ Burnel said, The welcoming committee has doubled. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. 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