Stranglers' Jet Black dies at 84
Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s punk band The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band confirmed.
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.
He last performed with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health.
In a statement online, his ex-bandmates described him as an "elder statesman" of British music.
Jet Black RIP
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RIP Jet Black.
First band I ever saw. Huge fan ever since. Seen them at least 15 times.
First band I ever saw. Huge fan ever since. Seen them at least 15 times.
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What a band back in the day. Happy memories of Hugh gobbing at my at the front of the Roundhouse during No More Heroes - what a night!
RIP Jet - thanks for the music and memories.
RIP Jet - thanks for the music and memories.
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Honestly lost count of the number of Stranglers gigs I've been to: several dozen at least.Very good drummer and the soul of a great band. RIP.
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More sad news.
Always had a soft spot for The Stranglers. I never realised how old Jet Black actually was, he would have been in his 40’s when they were breaking through.
RIP
Always had a soft spot for The Stranglers. I never realised how old Jet Black actually was, he would have been in his 40’s when they were breaking through.
RIP
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Another one sad to hear of Jets passing. Love The Stranglers, one of the goto music when I'm driving
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