He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. 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 Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. 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. His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. In a statement, his representative . The backbone of The Stranglers' rhythm.Rest in peace Jet Black, drummer and co-founder of pivotal proto-punk band The Stranglers. 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.". 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. 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. 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. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living . 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 . Baz Warne, The Stranglers' guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. ", Drummer Jet Black: "We on a mission to break all the rules". RIP Jet Black https://t.co/xULd9ZE0jq. The most important thing for me is his health. The punk band's co-founder retired from performing in 2015 due to health issues. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. He last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. 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. Before joining the band, Black was a successful businessman who owned 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. 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I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. The most erudite of men. Born: August 26th, 1938. 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 Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. 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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. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Steve Rapport/GI. Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. 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 was born in Ilford, Essex. 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.". 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. Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. John Bonham, Jon Brookes.Bidding farewell to Jet Black. "Jet Black passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," the . "Dave was a complete natural in music. "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 online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. [13], During a long career in music, Black, like many other drummers, became aware of certain practical limitations inherent in the basic kit design and set about addressing the issue in the form of the now patented 'Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal'. His real name was Brian John Duffy. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Jet Black, the drummer for punk stalwarts The Stranglers, died at the age of 84 on Dec. 6, 2022. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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. The Stranglers, formed in Surrey in 1974, went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. Audiences would often chant his name as he took his place behind the kit, until he finally retired in 2015. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. (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 musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family . Blacks death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. 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. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. 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. 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. Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. The most erudite of men. An inspiration. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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 musician . Black's departure from the band was officially confirmed in 2018 at the age of 79. The rock and roller, who was the keyboardist for the English band The Stranglers, died on Sunday, the BBC reports . Rest in peace big man.". After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. In astatement,hisrepresentativeconfirmedthe musician hadpassedaway"peacefully"onTuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 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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. Together, we toured the globe endlessly and it . Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. 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. The most erudite of men. The bands bassist, Jean-Jacques Burnel, said The welcoming committee has doubled. Photo by Getty Images / Bang Showbiz. 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. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an elder statesman of British music. The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. 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. J. et Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. 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. A rebel with many causes. 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 musician was also an author, business owner and designer, and owned a fleet of ice-cream vans that were once used to tour the UK. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Here's why. 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