A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 December. 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. 4 min read. Jet Black, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, died 'peacefully' on Tuesday As young punks we saw them play many times. An inspiration. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. He played the full sets, which were approximately 90 minutes in length. "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. ", Adding: "The Stranglers success was founded on his determination and drive His timing was faultless.". 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. [29], His second wife, Helena, left him following several arguments over the Stranglers rehearsing in their home during the early days of the band. The musician, whose . "I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.". 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. "[34], "August Birthdays And Deaths, Musician Birthdates, Celebrity Deaths", "The Stranglers: All the things we did that were frowned upon in the past now seem like badges of honour", TRIBUTE THE STRANGLERS: The stranglers' timeline. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy . His appearances during the 2014 Ruby Anniversary tour were sporadic. 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. 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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. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. An inspiration. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. 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. 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. 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. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. The Stranglers' drummer Jet Black (Allan Ballard/PA) Black was a founding member of The Stranglers, who formed in Guildford in 1974, and his playing style helped them achieve their unique sound . In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music. 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. Jet Black is pictured in a Jan. 30, 2014 file photo. He had also by this time completely refrained from travelling outside of the UK with the band. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. In the early days, the Stranglers used one of the vans as a tour bus and his shop as their headquarters. Though we are not thinking about that. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. Here's why. 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 at the age of 84. In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an elder statesman of British music. The Stranglers' success was founded on his determination and drive. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. 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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. He was a force of nature. His name is frequently chanted by the crowd at concerts. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. "[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. "A founding member of iconic British . The musician . The most erudite of men. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . 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. [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. 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. When present, his playing was restricted to the encore only. ", Drummer Jet Black: "We on a mission to break all the rules". 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. [31], Black died from respiratory problems at his home in Wales on 6 December 2022, at the age of 84. Musician. 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. 3-min read. Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges. "[24] He was absent from the Stranglers' UK festival appearances and associated warm-up gigs in mid-2014. [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018.[4]. Jet Black, the original drummer for enduring UK punk outfit The Stranglers, has died aged 84, it has been confirmed. 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. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. He had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues became more debilitating. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of May 3 2020, and had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. 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 . Mark Holloway, Getty Images. which enables the bass drum to be placed anywhere and yet remain playable.[14][15]. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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. He'd been living near friends and family in North Wales . Jet Black was the real deal.". 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. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. 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. On 12 March 2012, Black was taken to hospital after "falling ill" shortly before a Stranglers concert at the O2 Academy Oxford. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with many causes". 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. After years of ill health Jet has finally been released. Black was a . 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