Scoring 23 UK top 40 singles and 19 UK top 40 albums to date in a career spanning five decades, the Stranglers are one of the longest-surviving bands to have originated in the UK punk scene.. Here's why. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . 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. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. 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Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. (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. 1974-2018. A statement from his representative confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December. Jet Black, aka Brian John Duffy, drummer for The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed in a statement on its website. 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Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back, he said. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an elder statesman of British music. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. Physically he is in not a good place at all. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. Required fields are marked *. 3. According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine". 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. 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 Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. in the early days., Black never regretted abandoning his business career to go into music. 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. . In astatement,hisrepresentativeconfirmedthe musician hadpassedaway"peacefully"onTuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. Blacks death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. His name is frequently chanted by the crowd at concerts. Today, the world mourns the passing of Jet Black, drummer for the legendary English punk rock group The Stranglers. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. 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. 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. He had suffered "years of ill health", Burnel added, and passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday, his representative confirmed. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Formed in Guildford in 1974, The Stranglers emerged through the punk rock scene, becoming known for songs including No More Heroes, Golden Brown, Always The Sun and Peaches, achieving 23 top 40 singles and 19 top 40 albums. Do you have a story to sell? 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. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding mem Subscribe to our daily newsletter! "Jet Black, born Brian John Duffy, passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," read the statement. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. 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 . [31], Black died from respiratory problems at his home in Wales on 6 December 2022, at the age of 84. 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 . 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. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. He was 71. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. 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. Celeb obsessed? 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. He passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 2022. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. In an interview with BBC Breakfast on 30 January, he said: "I've had a bit of trouble but I'm still playing gigs". 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. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). Black was a . 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 Stranglers' annual tour began in March 2013, with Black playing the second half of the opening night set, drumming on 10 songs beginning with the distinctive Genetix drum intro. His death comes two years after the Stranglers keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. Formed in Guildford in 1974, The Stranglers emerged through the punk rock scene, becoming known for songs including No More Heroes, Golden Brown, Always The Sun and Peaches. 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.". 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. 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, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. 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