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.
The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey.
In a statement, the band’s official Twitter account called him an “elder statesman” of British music.
He had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health problems became more debilitating.
A statement from his representative confirmed he died “peacefully” on Tuesday, 6 December.
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.
The Stranglers’ most-loved tracks include Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown – which won the band an Ivor Novello award...
The musician, born Brian John Duffy, was a founding member of the group formed in Guildford, Surrey.
In a statement, the band’s official Twitter account called him an “elder statesman” of British music.
He had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health problems became more debilitating.
A statement from his representative confirmed he died “peacefully” on Tuesday, 6 December.
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.
The Stranglers’ most-loved tracks include Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown – which won the band an Ivor Novello award...
- 12/9/2022
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Music
Dave Greenfield — who played keyboards and sung for the U.K. punk group the Stranglers off and on since 1975 — died Sunday due to coronavirus-related complications.
“Following a stay in hospital for heart problems, Dave tested positive for the Covid-19 virus last Sunday but he sadly lost his battle last night,” the group reported in a statement. “Dave was a lovable, friendly and eccentric character who always had time to chat.” The BBC reported that Greenfield was 71 at the time of his death.
The Stranglers became a force on the U.
“Following a stay in hospital for heart problems, Dave tested positive for the Covid-19 virus last Sunday but he sadly lost his battle last night,” the group reported in a statement. “Dave was a lovable, friendly and eccentric character who always had time to chat.” The BBC reported that Greenfield was 71 at the time of his death.
The Stranglers became a force on the U.
- 5/4/2020
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
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