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. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. Chelsea Hotel: Memories Of Nico, Leonard Cohen, Dylan, Nash, And More, Shania Twain Tells Bjrn Ulvaeus Of Her Love Of ABBA, Possibility Of Musical, Metallica Shares New Single If Darkness Had A Son, Taylor Swift Unveils Through The Eras Merch Collection, Come As You Are: The Story Behind The Nirvana Song, Glen Campbell, Shaggy, And Lil Wayne: Currently Trending Songs, Weighty In The Eighties: When Prog Rock Went Pop. Jet Black, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. 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. In a statement, the bands official Twitter account called him an elder statesman of British music. The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. 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. 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. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. The Stranglers' keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, has died due to coronavirus-related complications at age 71. . Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. [4], In 2008, an online petition on the British Government website campaigning for him to be included in the next list of honours attracted 477 signatures and was mentioned in the national press. 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, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding mem He hadnt been too well for a while, but when I spoke to him most recently, three weeks ago, he was laughing and wanting to hear all the news, still interested and involved. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Drummer Jim Macaulay played the first half of the set on a separate, smaller drum kit. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. Dark Matters is het achttiende studioalbum van de Britse rockband The Stranglers, uitgebracht op 10 september 2021 via Coursegood.Het bevat het spel van toetsenist Dave Greenfield, die in 2020 stierf.Het is ook het eerste studioalbum dat is opgenomen zonder drummer Jet Black op te richten, die in 2015 stopte met optreden met de band. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. Blacks death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. John Bonham, Jon Brookes.Bidding farewell to Jet Black. Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. 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 . "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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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. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. 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. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. Rest in peace big man.". THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. 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. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . He was the Jet force that powered the band's determination to get heard and get noticed. Black was a . He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. He most recently lived in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, where he reportedly designed and built wooden furniture. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded . (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. The Stranglers ' drummer and founding member Jet Black has died at the age of 84. [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. 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. 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). 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.. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". Jet was always the solid foundation of the band. He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. Thursday 8 December 2022, 5:47pm. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Their hits included 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. When asked how he would like be remembered by the bands website 12 years ago, Black replied: I guess if we are actually remembered, then that will do., Your email address will not be published. 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, had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues became . 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. In an interview with BBC Breakfast on 30 January, he said: "I've had a bit of trouble but I'm still playing gigs". 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 Black was a drummer for jazz bands in the 1960s (Picture: L J Van Houten . 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]. Jet owned a fleet of ice cream vans one of which, as many fans will fondly remember, was used to tour the U.K. in the early years. Musician. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. The Great RocknRoll Swindle: Is Pistols Soundtrack Burglary Or Bounty? Dave Greenfield has died of complications due to the coronavirus. The musician, whose real name . Instrument (s) Drums. 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. "It is with heavy hearts . The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. 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. The most erudite of men. 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. 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, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. "We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with," wrote Cornwell. His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. 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. . "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. In a statement, his representative . 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. During the tour, he was quoted as saying: "I'll carry on until I'm incapable of doing it. He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. The backbone of The Stranglers' rhythm.Rest in peace Jet Black, drummer and co-founder of pivotal proto-punk band The Stranglers. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. 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