Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. 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. 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. Your email address will not be published. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. [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. Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. 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. 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.". 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. Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in . "Dave was a complete natural in music. 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. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. 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 Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. "A founding member of iconic British . 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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). Greenfield, originally from Brighton, had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. 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. ", Adding: "The Stranglers success was founded on his determination and drive His timing was faultless.". Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. Died: December 6th . 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. Audiences would often chant his name as he took his place behind the kit, until he finally retired in 2015. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. His real name was Brian John Duffy. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. 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. 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. He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed. 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. He was a force of nature. Dave Greenfield, The Stranglers' keyboard player, died in May 2020 after testing positive for coronavirus. Black's departure from the band was officially confirmed in 2018 at the age of 79. He leaves wife Ava and two children, Charlotte and Anthony. However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. He was 71. 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. "[30] In 2014, he confirmed in a newspaper interview with the Oxford Times that he did not keep in touch with Cornwell. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. [9], His style was usually simple and jazz-influenced,[10] although "Duchess" and "Down in the Sewer" are examples of Stranglers songs that feature more frantic drumming. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy . Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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He was the Jet force that powered the bands determination to get heard and get noticed.. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. 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. The Great RocknRoll Swindle: Is Pistols Soundtrack Burglary Or Bounty? "[27], A promotional image released for the band's 2017 'Classics Collection' tour did not feature Black,[28] and marked drummer Jim Macaulay's appearance in such an image for the first time. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. Celeb obsessed? Subscribe to our daily newsletter! A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 December. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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 well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founder member of 'The Stranglers' and played on . Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Drummer Jim Macaulay played the first half of the set on a separate, smaller drum kit. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Before joining the band, Black was a successful businessman owning 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. 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. In 1980, in Nice in the south of France, the Stranglers were arrested after allegedly inciting a riot, and Black wrote two books documenting what happened. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. The rock and roller, who was the keyboardist for the English band The Stranglers, died on Sunday, the BBC reports . In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. 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. 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. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . 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. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. The musician . . The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black, real name Brian John Duffy, has died aged 84 following 'years of ill health', his representatives have announced. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. [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. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. I know a lot of the old fans say it's not the same without Jet, and they're absolutely right but there comes a time when you have to ask yourself a simple question; do you want to see The Stranglers without Jet or just accept that you'll never see them again?"[25]. In an interview with BBC Breakfast on 30 January, he said: "I've had a bit of trouble but I'm still playing gigs". Black passed on Tuesday at home in Wales. A rebel with many causes. . A leading light of the mid '70s to early '80s musical . 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. These are only a few of the talents of the man whom I was privileged to have as my mentor and my dear friend. Black was a . Here's why. There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine". This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Jet Black (top right) with The Stranglers in 1980 - Photo: Michael Putland/Hulton Archives/Getty Images, Best Female Bassists: An Essential Top 25 Countdown. Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. 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. [30], Black had no contact with former Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell after he left the band in 1990. Born: August 26th, 1938. 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. 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 was best known as the keyboardist for U.K. punk . Before joining the band, Black was a successful businessman owning 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 Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Jet Black was the real deal.". Something I guess we all get to know in 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 . 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. 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.. A rebel with many causes.". 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. 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. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. . The musician, whose real name . Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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