THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. 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 . Dave Greenfield has died of complications due to the coronavirus. 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. A statement from his representative confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December. 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. 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. PA Media. Thursday 8 December 2022, 5:47pm. Drummer Jim Macaulay played the first half of the set on a separate, smaller drum kit. Here's why. Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. 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, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. He was the Jet force that powered the band's determination to get heard and get noticed. Jet Black, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . I am going to have to stop one day, but I expect the band will carry on. Though we are not thinking about that. The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. 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. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. which enables the bass drum to be placed anywhere and yet remain playable.[14][15]. [31], Black died from respiratory problems at his home in Wales on 6 December 2022, at the age of 84. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. 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 . Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . 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. The most erudite of men. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . 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. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. In a statement, his representative . Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. He'd been living near friends and family in North Wales . Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. The Great RocknRoll Swindle: Is Pistols Soundtrack Burglary Or Bounty? The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said: The welcoming committee has doubled. The musician, whose . 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. 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 (they also famously clashed with members of the Clash, Sex Pistols and Ramones, as well as journalists). 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. A rebel with many causes., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, added: Jet Black was the real deal. 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. 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. "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black who played on band's hits Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown dies aged 84. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said "The welcoming committee has doubled. Jet was always the solid foundation of the band. 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.". 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. The Stranglers, formed in Surrey in 1974, went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. 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 the band statement noted. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. 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. 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. . Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. 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 was also an author, business owner and designer, and owned a fleet of ice-cream vans that were once used to tour the UK. The most erudite of men. 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'. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. "Dave was a complete natural in music. Musician. Photo Credit: The Stranglers website. Stranglers keyboard player dies with coronavirus, Angry protests erupt over Greek rail disaster, Messages reveal battle over UK Covid policy, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr, RIP Jet Black x pic.twitter.com/K307U1L6xp, JBs make the best drummers. See the bands tweet and other tributes below. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. On 12 March 2012, Black was taken to hospital after "falling ill" shortly before a Stranglers concert at the O2 Academy Oxford. 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. Baz Warne, The Stranglers' guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. Alive forever under the opening moments of Sexy Beast. 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. In astatement,hisrepresentativeconfirmedthe musician hadpassedaway"peacefully"onTuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. As the elder statesmen of the group, Jet was already a successful businessman in the Guildford area when the Stranglers formed in 1974, the Stranglers said in an official statement on Thursday. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. [29], His second wife, Helena, left him following several arguments over the Stranglers rehearsing in their home during the early days of the band. Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. 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 of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Formed as the Guildford Stranglers in Guildford, Surrey, in early 1974, they originally built a following within the mid-1970s . 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. As a drummer in jazz bands during the '60s, Jets playing style helped shape the Stranglers unique sound., Bassist and vocalist J.J. Burnell argued that the Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. He called Black the most erudite of men and a rebel with many causes. Guitarist and vocalist Baz Warne remembered how Black took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. The most important thing for me is his health. Im so very sad hes gone., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched the Stranglers. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills.