Jet Black: 'Inspirational' Stranglers drummer dies aged 84

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By Paul GlynnEntertainment reporter
Jet Black, the original drummer of 1970s punk rockers The Stra nglers, a di ed aged 84, confirmed the band.
The musician, born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the band Guildford, playing on the hits Golden Brown, Peaches and No More Heroes.
He last played with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to problems health.
In an online statement, his former bandmates described him as a "former statesman" of British music.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and senior statesman of the band Jet Black. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Farewell, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr
— The Stranglers (Official) (@StranglersSite) December 8, 2022 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. See the original tweet on Twitter released. He was a force of nature. An inspiration.

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Jet Black: 'Inspirational' Stranglers drummer dies aged 84

By Paul GlynnEntertainment reporter

Jet Black, the original drummer of 1970s punk rockers The Stra nglers, a di ed aged 84, confirmed the band.

The musician, born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the band Guildford, playing on the hits Golden Brown, Peaches and No More Heroes.

He last played with them in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to problems health.

In an online statement, his former bandmates described him as a "former statesman" of British music.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and senior statesman of the band Jet Black. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Farewell, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr

— The Stranglers (Official) (@StranglersSite) December 8, 2022 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. See the original tweet on Twitter released. He was a force of nature. An inspiration.