His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Born: August 26th, 1938. Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. He had suffered "years of ill health", Burnel added, and passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday, his representative confirmed. 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. 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. The Stranglers drummer added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. Bookmark. The drummer played on all the bands legendary hits including Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown.. Though we are not thinking about that. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, Jets charismatic charm resonated with fans who would endlessly chant his name as he took his place at the drums the band statement noted. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. Black's departure from the band was officially confirmed in 2018 at the age of 79. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. 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Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. He was a force of nature. 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. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015 after suffering respiratory health issues since he was a child. A rebel with many causes. The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. An inspiration. "He threw everything in his previous life out, to dedicate himself to our common goal. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend. 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. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. He had also by this time completely refrained from travelling outside of the UK with the band. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said "The welcoming committee has doubled. 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 . [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. The most erudite of men. The musician, whose . Jet Black, drummer with 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. Jet Black, drummer for new-wave punk rock band The Stranglers, has died at 84 after years of health issues. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. The most important thing for me is his health. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black who played on band's hits Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown dies aged 84. Jean-Jacques Burnel said ahead of the band's Leeds gig: "He's had a few health problems in recent years, but hes really up for the tour, although he probably wont be at every gig, or doing the full set."[21]. "A founding member of iconic British . ", Drummer Jet Black: "We on a mission to break all the rules". 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.. Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. An inspiration. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. A rebel with many causes., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, added: Jet Black was the real deal. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of 3 May. Physically he is in not a good place at all. . 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 . Subscribe to our daily newsletter! 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. He was a force of nature. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. Jet was always the solid foundation of the band. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living . He was again replaced by Barnard during the gig. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. 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. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. 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During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. Photo by Getty Images / Bang Showbiz. Black leaves behind his wife, Ava, and his two children, Charlotte and Anthony. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. 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. Jet also owned an off licence, the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days.. In mid-2008, he was again absent from several Stranglers gigs. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. 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. Tue Dec 13 2022 - 10:44. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black has died "He was a force of nature" By Damian . He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. He was 71. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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 last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. 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. Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. English keyboardist, singer and songwriter Dave Greenfield died on Sunday as a result of complications of the coronavirus.He was 71. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He was 84. "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday December 6. RIP Jet Black https://t.co/xULd9ZE0jq. "[24] He was absent from the Stranglers' UK festival appearances and associated warm-up gigs in mid-2014. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. 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. 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. 2023 BBC. There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. Jet Black was the real deal. Jet Black, drummer with The Stranglers, has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. 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. [19] The Stranglers announced the following day that he had been taken to hospital via ambulance after feeling unwell shortly after the band's soundcheck. According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine.". 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. 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'. "Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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. I am going to have to stop one day, but I expect the band will carry on. Black performed with the Stranglers until 2015, with his retirement confirmed by 2018. Jet Black passed away on Tuesday December 6, His real name was Brian John Duffy (left), His agent announced the heartbreaking news tonight, TOWIE'S Mario Falcone reveals his wife is pregnant again after her tragic miscarriage, Star Wars actor John Boyega returns to his roots to inspire South London youth, Celine Dion diagnosed with rare incurable disease that's turning her into a 'human statue', Strictly's Nadiya says it's 'incredible' Larry Lamb is able to dance after ill health, Girls Aloud support Nicola Roberts at Strictly Special in behind-the-scenes snap. Im so very sad hes gone. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. The Stranglers are an English rock band who emerged via the punk rock scene. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. Touring and recording foundation of the man whom I was going to succeed ; it is with heavy hearts announce. 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