Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. According to Cornwell's 2004 autobiography, when he telephoned Black to announce his resignation, the latter's response was simply "OK, fine. Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr. 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. The rock and roller, who was the keyboardist for the English band The Stranglers, died on Sunday, the BBC reports . PA Media. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. Required fields are marked *. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . 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In March 2007, it was announced on the Stranglers' website that Black was suffering from atrial fibrillation and consequently refrained from appearing with the band until he had recovered. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. Steve Rapport/GI. In 2007, the band announced that Black was suffering with heart issues and he took a step back from performing, being temporarily replaced by his drum technician. When asked how he would like be remembered by the band's website in 2010, Black replied: "I guess if we are actually remembered, then that will do.". 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. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of 3 May. 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. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. "I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. 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. in the early days., Black never regretted abandoning his business career to go into music. A rebel with many causes. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. 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. December 8, 2022, 12:00 PM. 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. 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. 3 min read. Tue Dec 13 2022 - 10:44. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. . 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 admitted to having had one unrealized ambition, which was to do a collaborative thing with a brass band, just because the whole idea sounds nuts. In the end, however, he stood proud of the Stranglers' legacy: Whether they like us or hate us, they cant say we never succeeded.. It was confirmed that the illness was a "severe chest infection" but that Black intended to rejoin the tour when he was "fit and able";[20] however, he did not rejoin the tour due to a slow recovery. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". In January 2015, Stranglers guitarist Baz Warne told the Louder Than War website: "Jet will do what he can when he can. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". 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. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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 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. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. 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Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Mark Holloway, Getty Images. Jet Black of the Stranglers in London Aug. 14, 1986. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with. 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. [29], His second wife, Helena, left him following several arguments over the Stranglers rehearsing in their home during the early days of the band. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. 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 . Speaking to the bands official website in a 2010 interview, Black said he never doubted the decision to shift his focus away from business and back into music. "Now, there were many, many problems, but my thoughts were focussed on how to solve them, not on questioning whether I had made the right decision.". 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.". Died: December 6th . 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 Im 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. 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. He had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues became more debilitating. 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. The Stranglers ' drummer and founding member Jet Black has died at the age of 84. We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said "The welcoming committee has doubled. His real name was Brian John Duffy. He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. 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. 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. Drummer Jet Black added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges. "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 was always the solid foundation of the band. Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. "The welcoming committee has doubled," Burnel said. [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. Jet Black, drummer with 'The Stranglers', has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. The Stranglers' success was founded on his determination and drive. 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. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. The death of The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black has been confirmed by the band. I am going to have to stop one day, but I expect the band will carry on. The news was announced in a post on the band's website . He passed away peacefully at his home on December 6th, 2022. 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 most erudite of men. 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. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. 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. Instrument (s) Drums. 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 . He also crafted bespoke furniture and designed a patented bass drum pedal. He's a massive hard worker and he's never shirked away from anything but with the best will in the world you just can't cheat old age. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. A rebel with many causes., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, added: Jet Black was the real deal. He was 71. An inspiration. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. In addition to his steady-on drumming, Black also wrote two books about the bands notorious 1980 arrest in Nice, France for allegedly inciting a riot, 1981s Much Ado About Nothing and 2010s Seven Days in Nice. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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