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 of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. 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. And typically for a band that was built around a relentless spirit we are here today to celebrate the 80th birthday of their drummer Jet Black. 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. A rebel with many causes., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, added: Jet Black was the real deal. Bookmark. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . I am going to have to stop one day, but I expect the band will carry on. His appearances ceased regardless of venue size before the end of the tour, with his final appearance on stage with the Stranglers being at the Cambridge Corn Exchange on 20 March 2015. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. 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. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. The rock and roller, who was the keyboardist for the English band The Stranglers, died on Sunday, the BBC reports . According to Cornwell's 2004 autobiography, when he telephoned Black to announce his resignation, the latter's response was simply "OK, fine. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. "[30] In 2014, he confirmed in a newspaper interview with the Oxford Times that he did not keep in touch with Cornwell. 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. 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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.". 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. Several news outlets released their estimates of Jet Black's net worth upon his death, with one website saying it was around $1.5 million while another claimed it to be $10 million. He . Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. December 8, 2022, 12:00 PM. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. The Stranglers, formed in Surrey in 1974, went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. 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. Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. A rebel with many causes., Baz Warne, the Stranglers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. The Stranglers formed in west Surrey in 1974 and went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. Thank you for so many classics pic.twitter.com/bp820x0VvZ, Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. The Stranglers drummer added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. 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. See the bands tweet and other tributes below. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. . When asked how he would like be remembered by the band's website in 2010, Black replied: "I guess if we are actually remembered, then that will do.". Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges. The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. The Stranglers ' drummer and founding member Jet Black has died at the age of 84. Formed as the Guildford Stranglers in Guildford, Surrey, in early 1974, they originally built a following within the mid-1970s . Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. 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. 08 December 2022. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. 3 min read. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. In January 2015, Stranglers guitarist Baz Warne told the Louder Than War website: "Jet will do what he can when he can. In a statement, the bands official Twitter account called him an elder statesman of British music. 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]. Tue Dec 13 2022 - 10:44. 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. During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend. Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. Black performed with the Stranglers until 2015, with his retirement confirmed by 2018. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. 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. He was a force of nature. Before joining the band, Black was a successful businessman owning a fleet of ice cream vans, which were later used to tour the UK, and he owned an off licence the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days of the band. Rest in peace big man.. [6] This establishment was the base for the early 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 . 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. 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. However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. The most erudite of men. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. He became a full-time professional musician in the mid-1970s and met Hugh Cornwell of the band Johnny Sox after reading an advertisement in the Melody Maker magazine. 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. 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. 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. Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. 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