If he can live a bit longer then that's a great thing. The news was announced in a post on the band's website . Something I guess we all get to know in time. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. Stranglers Keyboardist Dave Greenfield Dies of COVID-19, Paul Stanley Wishes Kiss Had Treated Eric Carr More Sensitively, Stephen Stills Announces New Album, Live at Berkeley 1971, Listen to Metallicas New Song If Darkness Had a Son, Brian May Says Bohemian Rhapsody Sequel is Tempting, Kiss Announces Final Dates for End of the Road Farewell Tour. Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. 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 . 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, achieving 23 top 40 singles and 19 top 40 albums. 3 min read. [29], His second wife, Helena, left him following several arguments over the Stranglers rehearsing in their home during the early days of the band. 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. 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 musician . 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. 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. Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. and so has the whole world," drummer Jet Black, also a member since 1974, said . Read about our approach to external linking. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He was a force of nature. Today, the world mourns the passing of Jet Black, drummer for the legendary English punk rock group The Stranglers. 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. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr, RIP Jet Black x pic.twitter.com/K307U1L6xp, JBs make the best drummers. By. Mark Holloway, Getty Images. 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. During the tour, he was quoted as saying: "I'll carry on until I'm incapable of doing it. 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. Im so very sad hes gone., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched the Stranglers. 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. His . Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. Safe travels man pic.twitter.com/TidrvGn8TZ, The Stranglers drummer Jet Black dies after years of ill health aged 84 | Music | The Guardian https://t.co/yKhNUfZGlS, Pre-post-everything band now half gone. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. 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 . He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. He was a force of nature. According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine". Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. On 12 March 2012, Black was taken to hospital after "falling ill" shortly before a Stranglers concert at the O2 Academy Oxford. The musician was also an author, business owner and designer, and owned a fleet of ice-cream vans that were once used to tour the UK. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. The most erudite of men. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. 3 min read. 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 . Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. Audiences would often chant his name as he took his place behind the kit, until he finally retired in 2015. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. 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. 3. 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 . . 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. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. A rebel with many causes.. [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 died peacefully at home surrounded . 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. 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. 4 min read. There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. He last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. Jet, whose real name was Brian Duffy, was born in London in 1947. The most erudite of men. 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.". 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. When present, his playing was restricted to the encore only. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. Though we are not thinking about that. See the bands tweet and other tributes below. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. His real name was Brian John Duffy. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. [30], Black had no contact with former Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell after he left the band in 1990. An inspiration. Jet Black was the real deal. 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. [6] This establishment was the base for the early Stranglers. Im so very sad hes gone., Warne said he last spoke to Black just three weeks ago, and he was laughing and wanting to hear all the news, still interested and involved. 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.. Rest in peace big man.". In an interview with BBC Breakfast on 30 January, he said: "I've had a bit of trouble but I'm still playing gigs". After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. 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. 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