Steve Rapport/GI. He was 71. Dave Greenfield has died of complications due to the coronavirus. 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 . 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.". The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founder member of 'The Stranglers' and played on . Black leaves wife Ava and children Charlotte and Anthony. "He hadn't been too well for a while," bandmate Baz Warne explained, in a statement, "but when I spoke to him most recently, three weeks ago, he was laughing and wanting to hear all the newsstill interested and involved. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. Read about our approach to external linking. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. A rebel with many causes., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, added: Jet Black was the real deal. He resumed his duties full-time for the bands 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. 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. Greenfield had contracted the virus following a prolonged stay in hospital for heart problems. 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. All Rights Reserved. Black was born in Ilford, Essex. The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield has died at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: I loved Jet. The Stranglers ' drummer and founding member Jet Black has died at the age of 84. 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. 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. 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. Jean-Jacques Burnel confirmed, in a December 2015 interview, that Black would not take part in the band's 2016 tour. An inspiration. Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. The Great RocknRoll Swindle: Is Pistols Soundtrack Burglary Or Bounty? "Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. . Black, who always rejected the term "punk" to describe his band, later told BBC Breakfast: "We were on a mission to break all the rules and create something new and exciting; and that's what we've been doing for the past 40 years. A rebel with many causes. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said "The welcoming committee has doubled. Jet Black of the Stranglers in London Aug. 14, 1986. Here's why. Jet Black, drummer of the band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative has confirmed. 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. If he can live a bit longer then that's a great thing. 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 most erudite of men. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. 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. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015 after suffering respiratory health issues since he was a child. I am going to have to stop one day, but I expect the band will carry on. [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. He also owned an off licence, the upstairs flat doubling as Stranglers HQ in their early days. [32][33] Reacting to the news, Cornwell said: "We shared a special period of our lives when we strived to become professional musicians. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. The Stranglers (left to right) in 1980: Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black. In September 2008, he returned to full rehearsals and began touring with the band on 13 October.[18]. He was there at the beginning - the dissatisfied former jazz drummer with the Guildford off licence, who wanted one last crack of the . RIP Jet Black https://t.co/xULd9ZE0jq. In a statement, the bands official Twitter account called him an elder statesman of British music. 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. 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.. 3-min read. "[30] In 2014, he confirmed in a newspaper interview with the Oxford Times that he did not keep in touch with Cornwell. As well as music, Black has been remembered for a string of other talents including writing, business, furniture making and culinary skills. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. 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. 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. 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. Im so very sad hes gone. [13], During a long career in music, Black, like many other drummers, became aware of certain practical limitations inherent in the basic kit design and set about addressing the issue in the form of the now patented 'Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal'. 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.. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. 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Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. "Dave was a complete natural in music. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. In a statement, his representative . 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, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. in the early days., Black never regretted abandoning his business career to go into music. Photograph: PA. Adam Sweeting. He had also by this time completely refrained from travelling outside of the UK with the band. Died: December 6th . 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 drummer, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, was one of the key members of The Stranglers as he was present when the . He was a force of nature. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. After original frontman Hugh Cornwell left in 1990, the band continued touring and recording. Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of 3 May. Jet Black, The Stranglers' original drummer and co-founder, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . He most recently lived in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, where he reportedly designed and built wooden furniture. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. 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. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. He was a force of nature. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. 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Black leaves behind his wife, Ava, and his two children, Charlotte and Anthony. Several news outlets released their estimates of Jet Black's net worth upon his death, with one website saying it was around $1.5 million while another claimed it to be $10 million. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. Im so very sad hes gone., Warne said he last spoke to Black just three weeks ago, and he was laughing and wanting to hear all the news, still interested and involved. The musician was best known as the keyboardist for U.K. punk . [3] He last performed with the band in 2015, and officially retired in 2018. ", Adding: "The Stranglers success was founded on his determination and drive His timing was faultless.". Drummer Jim Macaulay played the first half of the set on a separate, smaller drum kit. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. He died "peacefully" after "years of ill health" on December 6, 2022. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. He leaves behind his wife Ava, and his two children Charlotte and Anthony. The musician, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford . Im so very sad hes gone. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84. The rock and roller, who was the keyboardist for the English band The Stranglers, died on Sunday, the BBC reports . Something I guess we all get to know in time. During Black's absences, his temporary replacement was his full-time drum technician Ian Barnard (born 1983). Celeb obsessed? "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. Jet Black was the real deal.". 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. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. 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, 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 . 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. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, said: "He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. 2023 BBC. 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. [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 also owned a [package liquor store], the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers H.Q. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. [6] This establishment was the base for the early Stranglers. 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. 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. He . Read about our approach to external linking. PA Media. He was again replaced by Barnard during the gig. Photo Credit: The Stranglers website. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us direct at 0207 29 33033. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. He owned a fleet of ice cream vans and later an off-license called The Jackpot. Shortly after his 78th birthday, Black said: "You find you just can't do some of the stuff you used to, and so the past seems so much more agreeable than the future ever could be. Physically he is in not a good place at all. 15 ] returned to full rehearsals and began touring with the Stranglers, has died at the age of.. 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