Drummer Jim Macaulay played the first half of the set on a separate, smaller drum kit. 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., Lifelong lung issues ultimately contributed to Blacks retirement, but not before he helped define the Stranglers' approach. 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. The punk band's co-founder retired from performing in 2015 due to health issues. 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. [31], Black died from respiratory problems at his home in Wales on 6 December 2022, at the age of 84. He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. The most erudite of men. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. The most erudite of men. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. 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. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . 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. The musician, whose real name . 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 of The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84. In a statement, the bands official Twitter account called him an elder statesman of British music. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an elder statesman of British music. An inspiration. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. Musician. "Jet Black passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," the . 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'. 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. . He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. He told Classic Rock Magazine that he has given us his blessing to carry on without him, he's sort of ready to hand over the baton to Jim, our new drummer who's been really welcomed by the fans. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Jet Black was the real deal. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. 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. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under 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. We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with. 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. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in . 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. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding mem He was a force of nature. According to Cornwell's 2004 autobiography, when he telephoned Black to announce his resignation, the latter's response was simply "OK, fine. Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. 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. ", Adding: "The Stranglers success was founded on his determination and drive His timing was faultless.". 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. During Black's absences, his temporary replacement was his full-time drum technician Ian Barnard (born 1983). The Stranglers, formed in Surrey in 1974, went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. An inspiration. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black has died "He was a force of nature" By Damian . 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 . Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. 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. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. Im so very sad hes gone., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched the Stranglers. Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. As young punks we saw them play many times. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Jet Black of the Stranglers in London Aug. 14, 1986. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed.. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. The most erudite of men. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 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. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. 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 Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. 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. RIP Jet Black https://t.co/xULd9ZE0jq. 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. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. Rest in peace big man.. 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.. 3-min read. He said when questioned as to whether Black would be touring: "He can't. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. 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. He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. The most erudite of men. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. 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 . 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. However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. If he can live a bit longer then that's a great thing. Born Brian John Duffy, Black died at his home in Wales following years of ill health. Steve Rapport/GI. The most important thing for me is his health. 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. "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. He'd been living near friends and family in North Wales . I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. Drummer Jet Black added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has 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. The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Your email address will not be published. Black was a . December 8, 2022, 12:00 PM. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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