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. 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Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-licence called The Jackpot and a home brewery. 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. . 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. RIP Jet Black https://t.co/xULd9ZE0jq. He was a force of nature. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy . The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founder member of 'The Stranglers' and played on . The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. The most erudite of men. 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. 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 Black passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," the . 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 took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Dave Greenfield, The Stranglers' keyboard player, died in May 2020 after testing positive for coronavirus. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. 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. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . 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. The musician, whose real . 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He returned to playing with the band in June, but it was at this time that he retired from performing outside of the United Kingdom due to health issues associated with lengthy travel. Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Died: December 6th . Photo Credit: The Stranglers website. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. [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. 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. A statement from his representative confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December. The Stranglers, formed in Surrey in 1974, went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. Cornwell joined Black in the Stranglers in 1974. 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, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford group, playing on hits like Golden Brown, Peaches and No More Heroes. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. If he can live a bit longer then that's a great thing. 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.". Photograph: PA. Adam Sweeting. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. [23] In 2014, Black said of the Stranglers: "This is the best band in the world and we'll carry on until we can't any more. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . VideoIsabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. 3. Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. Black was a founding member of The Stranglers, who formed in Guildford in 1974, and his playing style helped them achieve their unique sound achieving 23 top 40 singles and 19 top 40 albums, according to the official UK charts. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018.[4]. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. Its been my privilege to have known and worked with him, and to have called him a friend, and Ill miss him until the end of my days., Stranglers manager Sil Wilcox also described Black as the real deal, astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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. Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. He passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 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. "[12], He wrote a short book, Much Ado About Nothing, which detailed the riots in France which were blamed on The Stranglers' presence in 1981, and also wrote a book in 2010 titled Seven Days in Nice about the same subject. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Drummer Jim Macaulay played the first half of the set on a separate, smaller drum kit. 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. 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. 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 . After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. "The welcoming committee has doubled," Burnel said. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. 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 . Here's why. Jet Black was the real deal.". This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. Audiences would often chant his name as he took his place behind the kit, until he finally retired in 2015. Born: August 26th, 1938. (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 Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. 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 musician . 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. Im so very sad hes gone. 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 . The most erudite of men. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. Required fields are marked *. 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. 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. "He threw everything in his previous life out, to dedicate himself to our common goal. Jet Black, aka Brian John Duffy, drummer for The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed in a statement on its website. Today, the world mourns the passing of Jet Black, drummer for the legendary English punk rock group The Stranglers. The drummer played on all the bands legendary hits including Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown.. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". During the tour, he was quoted as saying: "I'll carry on until I'm incapable of doing it. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. He was 71. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. 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. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. The death of The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has been confirmed by the band. The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. Jet Black, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. He had suffered "years of ill health", Burnel added, and passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday, his representative confirmed. The Stranglers drummer added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. 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.". The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. 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.". Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. [6] This establishment was the base for the early Stranglers. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed.. Im so very sad hes gone., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched the Stranglers. His name is frequently chanted by the crowd at concerts. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded . 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 was a force of nature. Drummer Jet Black added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. Formed as the Guildford Stranglers in Guildford, Surrey, in early 1974, they originally built a following within the mid-1970s . Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. Alive forever under the opening moments of Sexy Beast. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. Supporting US punk stars the Ramones and Patti Smith at their UK gigs, The Stranglers' musical virtuosity set them apart from the more DIY aesthetic of their peers. 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. The musician, whose real name . Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. 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