"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 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. He resumed his duties full-time for the band's tours in 2010 and 2011, but the following year he was taken to hospital after falling ill just before he was due on stage in Oxford. "The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. Jet Black, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. All Rights Reserved. He was there at the beginning - the dissatisfied former jazz drummer with the Guildford off licence, who wanted one last crack of the . The backbone of The Stranglers' rhythm.Rest in peace Jet Black, drummer and co-founder of pivotal proto-punk band The Stranglers. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. The most erudite of men. RIP Jet Black https://t.co/xULd9ZE0jq. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. . Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Black performed with the Stranglers until 2015, with his retirement confirmed by 2018. 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. 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"The welcoming committee has doubled," Burnel said. "Dave was a complete natural in music. Mark Holloway, Getty Images. 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. His death comes two years after the Stranglers keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. [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. 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. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. The Stranglers drummer added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. He 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 (they also famously clashed with members of the Clash, Sex Pistols and Ramones, as well as journalists). I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. uDiscover Music is operated by Universal Music Group (UMG). By. He was a force of nature. The punk band's co-founder retired from performing in 2015 due to health issues. Rest in peace big man.. A leading light of the mid 70s to early 80s musical movement, Black retired from performing in 2015 as a result of ill health, then retired completely three years later. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said "The welcoming committee has doubled. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. (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. 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. 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. There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. 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. He last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. Confirming the sad news of Jet Black's passing, The Stranglers wrote on Thursday night (8th December): "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. Im so very sad hes gone., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched the Stranglers. 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, 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 took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Polar Bear Not Sweating Getting Frozen Out of Masked Singer: By Far the Weirdest Thing Ive EverDone, Justin Bieber Appears to Cancel All Remaining Justice TourDates, Lil Nas X, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Little Big Town to Play 2023 NCAA March Madness MusicFest. 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. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. Girls high school basketball team forfeits a game because it refused to play against a team with a transgender player, Fox Leaders Wanted to Break From Trump but Struggled to Make It Happen, Not Going to Read That: White House Press Secretary Brushes Off DeSantis Op-Ed, St. Vincent-St. Mary girls basketball just misses first trip to regional final since 2019, Pour Salt Down Your Drain At Night, Here's Why, See inside the luxury bunkers where the super-rich reportedly plan to save themselves from a future apocalypse, Britains Chaotic COVID Response Revealed in 100,000 Leaked Messages. A rebel with many causes.". Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 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. [30], Black had no contact with former Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell after he left the band in 1990. 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. 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. 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"[24] He was absent from the Stranglers' UK festival appearances and associated warm-up gigs in mid-2014. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black, who performed with the band until 2015, has died aged 84 at his home in Wales. "[26] Although he did not play with the band during their 2016 Black and White album tour, he continued to travel with the band, signing vinyl editions of the band's 1978 album, which were sold at gigs. 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. According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine.". 3 min read. The Stranglers, formed in Surrey in 1974, went on to became an integral part of the riotous UK punk and new wave scenes. An inspiration. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has died aged 84. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . 3-min read. A rebel with many causes. [16][17] It was shortly thereafter announced that he was suffering from chest problems and was "not rushing back to work" on the advice of his doctor. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday December 6. Black leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. Jet also owned an off licence, the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days.. After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. 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. Jet Black, drummer with British punk and new wave pioneers the Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. Blacks death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. 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 died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . "[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. However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. I am going to have to stop one day, but I expect the band will carry on. 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.". During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded . His . In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. [31], Black died from respiratory problems at his home in Wales on 6 December 2022, at the age of 84. In September 2008, he returned to full rehearsals and began touring with the band on 13 October.[18]. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Read about our approach to external linking. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the band and played on their hits including Peaches. Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. Jet Black of the Stranglers in London Aug. 14, 1986. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living . [29], His second wife, Helena, left him following several arguments over the Stranglers rehearsing in their home during the early days of the band. An inspiration. The Stranglers' keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, has died due to coronavirus-related complications at age 71. . Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. Greenfield died on Sunday having contracted the virus after a prolonged stay in . 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