English keyboardist, singer and songwriter Dave Greenfield died on Sunday as a result of complications of the coronavirus.He was 71. 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. 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, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. The musician . After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. According to Cornwell's 2004 autobiography, when he telephoned Black to announce his resignation, the latter's response was simply "OK, fine. We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with. Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in . Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. All Rights Reserved. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. 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 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 Stranglers' drummer Jet Black who played on band's hits Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown dies aged 84. Instrument (s) Drums. The death of The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has been confirmed by the band. 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]. . 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 . I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. 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. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. 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Im so very sad hes gone. He resumed his duties full-time for the bands 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 Stranglers ' drummer and founding member Jet Black has died at the age of 84. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . 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.". He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. According to Cornwells autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummers response was simply OK, fine.. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 December. He passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 2022. Black leaves behind his wife, Ava, and his two children, Charlotte and Anthony. Black retired from touring and performing live with the Stranglers in 2015 due to complications from respiratory issues that had dogged him since childhood and which had caused him to take a series of health-related pauses from touring in the early and mid-200s. Died: December 6th . After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. Jet Black, drummer of The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84. 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. 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. "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. "Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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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 Great RocknRoll Swindle: Is Pistols Soundtrack Burglary Or Bounty? He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed.. He last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. The Stranglers most-loved tracks include 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. The most erudite of men. 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 . Girls high school basketball team forfeits a game because it refused to play against a team with a transgender player, Fox Leaders Wanted to Break From Trump but Struggled to Make It Happen, Not Going to Read That: White House Press Secretary Brushes Off DeSantis Op-Ed, St. Vincent-St. Mary girls basketball just misses first trip to regional final since 2019, Pour Salt Down Your Drain At Night, Here's Why, See inside the luxury bunkers where the super-rich reportedly plan to save themselves from a future apocalypse, Britains Chaotic COVID Response Revealed in 100,000 Leaked Messages. 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. 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. Im so very sad hes gone., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched the Stranglers. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. 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. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding mem By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. 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 I'm incapable of doing it". 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.. 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'. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . Confirming the sad news of Jet Black's passing, The Stranglers wrote on Thursday night (8th December): "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. ", Drummer Jet Black: "We on a mission to break all the rules". 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. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. 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. The most erudite of men. He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. [32][33] Reacting to the news, Cornwell said: "We shared a special period of our lives when we strived to become professional musicians. These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend. Formed as the Guildford Stranglers in Guildford, Surrey, in early 1974, they originally built a following within the mid-1970s . The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said: The welcoming committee has doubled. Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. He's a massive hard worker and he's never shirked away from anything but with the best will in the world you just can't cheat old age. "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. 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. I'm so very sad he's gone. 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. The musician, whose real name . Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. He'd been living near friends and family in North Wales . Jet Black, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford group, playing on numerous hit singles including Peaches, Golden Brown, Five Minutes, Strange Little Girl and No More Heroes, in addition to the bands legend-enshrining albums such as Rattus Norvegicus, No More Heroes, Black And White and The Raven. Required fields are marked *. A leading light of the mid '70s to early '80s musical . The Stranglers drummer added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. 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 at the age of 84. In the mid-1980s, Black elected to cease playing acoustic drums in the recording studio and used a Simmons kit triggered by pick-ups, most notably on the Feline and Aural Sculpture albums. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Physically he is in not a good place at all. The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. 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, they wrote. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". 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. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . 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. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black (Allan Ballard/PA) Black was a founding member of The Stranglers, who formed in Guildford in 1974, and his playing style helped them achieve their unique sound . Together, we toured the globe endlessly and it . Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday Mark Holloway, Getty Images. The most erudite of men. An inspiration. Musician. which enables the bass drum to be placed anywhere and yet remain playable.[14][15]. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black, the band wrote in a statement on Thursday (Dec. 8). 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [16][17] It was shortly thereafter announced that he was suffering from chest problems and was "not rushing back to work" on the advice of his doctor. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. 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 . "[24] He was absent from the Stranglers' UK festival appearances and associated warm-up gigs in mid-2014. Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. 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. 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. [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 also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. In a statement, his representative . He was the Jet force that powered the band's determination to get heard and get noticed. His . Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. A rebel with many causes.. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. The most important thing for me is his health. 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 . An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. Read about our approach to external linking. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. The drummer, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was one of the key members of The Stranglers as he was present when the . Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr. in the early days., Black never regretted abandoning his business career to go into music. The most erudite of men. 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. The news was announced in a post on the band's website . After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. Jet Black was the real deal. "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. "The welcoming committee has doubled," Burnel said. Thu 8 Dec 2022 at 09:00. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. Tue Dec 13 2022 - 10:44. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. On 12 March 2012, Black was taken to hospital after "falling ill" shortly before a Stranglers concert at the O2 Academy Oxford. 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. He was a force of nature. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with many causes". 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.". Photograph: PA. Adam Sweeting. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He said when questioned as to whether Black would be touring: "He can't. He was 84. He was there at the beginning - the dissatisfied former jazz drummer with the Guildford off licence, who wanted one last crack of the . The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015 after suffering respiratory health issues since he was a child. By. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. 1974-2018. Read about our approach to external linking. 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