The Stranglers drummer Jet Black dies aged 84 as band pays tribute to punk rock musician-Sabrina Barr-Entertainment – Metro

Tributes have flooded in for the beloved musician (Picture: Ilpo Musto/Shutterstock)

Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died ‘peacefully’ at the age of 84.

In a statement released by the new wave group, they said that it was with ‘heavy hearts’ that they announced his death.

‘Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Fond adieu, fly straight JB.x,’ they wrote on Twitter, while also sharing a link to a longer obituary in honour of their dear friend.

More to follow.

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