On December 6, 2022, Brian John Duffy aka Jet Black died aged 84. He was musician (drums), best known as the founding member and drummer of The Stranglers.
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The Stranglers: Aural Sculptures
In November 1984, “Epic” label released “Aural Sculpture”, the eighth Stranglers (The) album. It was recorded 1983 – 1984, at “ICP Recording Studios” in Brussels, and was produced by Laurie Latham, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield and Jet Black.
Personnel:
- Hugh Cornwell- vocals, guitar
- Dave Greenfield– keyboards
- Jean-Jacques Burnel– vocals, bass
- Jet Black– drums, percussion
- Tim Whitehead – saxophone
- Paul Spong – trumpet
- Paul Nieman – trombone
- Carmen Franco – vocals
- George Chandler, Jimmy Chambers, Tony Jackson – backing vocals
- Christian “Djoum” Ramon, Erwin Autrique – additional engineering
- Simon Cantwell – art direction
- John King – artwork (ear sculpture)
- John Kisch – front cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield and Jet Black.
- Ice Queen
- Skin Deep
- Let Me Down Easy
- No Mercy
- North Winds
- Uptown
- Punch & Judy
- Spain
- Laughing
- Souls
- Mad Hatter
Cliff Richard: Cliff
In April 1959, “Columbia” label released “Cliff”, the debut Cliff Richard (and his band the Drifters, later known as the Shadows) album. It was recorded 9 – 10 February 1959, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Norrie Paramor.
Personnel:
- Cliff Richard– lead vocals
- Hank Marvin– lead guitar
- Bruce Welch- rhythm guitar
- Jet Harris– bass guitar
- Tony Meehan– drums
- Mike Sammes Singers– backing vocals
- Malcolm Addey – engineer
Track listing:
- Apron Strings – George David Weiss, Aaron Schroeder
- My Babe – Willie Dixon
- Down the Line – Roy Orbison
- I Got a Feeling – Baker Knight
- Jet Black – Jet Harris
- Baby I Don’t Care – Leiber, Stoller
- Donna – Ritchie Valens
- Move It – Ian Samwell
- Ready Teddy – John Marascalco, Robert Blackwell
- Too Much – Lee Rosenberg, Bernard Weinman
- Don’t Bug Me Baby – Leon Luallen, Johnny Bragg
- Driftin’ – Hank Marvin
- That’ll Be the Day – Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison
- Be-Bop-A-Lula – Gene Vincent
- Danny – Ben Weisman, Fred Wise
- Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin On – Dave “Curly” Williams
The Stranglers: 10
In March 1990, “Epic” label released “10”, the tenth Stranglers (The) studio album. It was recorded 1989-1990, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.
Personnel:
- Hugh Cornwell – vocals, guitar
- Dave Greenfield – vocals, keyboards
- Jean-Jacques Burnel – vocals, bass
- Jet Black- drums, percussion
- Simon Morton – congas
- Alex Gifford – saxophone
- Sid Gauld – trumpet
- Stuart Brooks – trumpet
- Chris Lawrence – trombone
- Timm Baldwin – engineer
- Grant Louden, Jean Luke Epstein – sleeve design
Track listing:
All tracks by Hugh Cornwell, Dave Greenfield, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black, except where noted.
- Sweet Smell of Success
- Someone Like You
- 96 Tears – Rudy Martinez
- In This Place
- Let’s Celebrate
- Man of the Earth
- Too Many Teardrops
- Where I Live
- Out of My Mind
- Never to Look Back
The Stranglers: Giants
On March 5, 2012, “Absolute” label released “Giants”, the seventeenth Stranglers studio album. It was recorded 2011 – 2012, and was produced by Louie Nicastro, Jet Black, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield and Baz Warne.
Personnel:
- Baz Warne– vocals, guitar
- Dave Greenfield– organ, keyboard
- Jean-Jacques Burnel – vocals, bass
- Jet Black– drums
Track listing:
- Another Camden Afternoon
- Freedom is Insane
- Giants
- Lowlands
- Boom Boom
- My Frickle Resolve
- Time Was Once on My Side
- Mercury Rising
- Adios (Tango)
- 15 Steps
The Stranglers: The Raven
On September 21, 1979, “United Artists” label released “The Raven”, the fourth Stranglers (The) studio album. It was recorded June 1979, at “Pathe Marconi Studios” in Paris, and “AIR Studios” in London, and was produced by Alan Winstanley, Hugh Cornwell, Jean Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield and Jet Black..
Personnel:
- Hugh Cornwell– vocals, guitar, bass guitar
- Jean-Jacques Burnel – vocals, bass guitar
- Dave Greenfield– vocals, keyboards
- Jet Black– drums
- Alan Winstanley– engineer, mixing
- Steve Churchyard– mixing
- Porky– mastering
- BilBo – mastering
- John Pasche – design
- Shoot That Tiger! – design
- Chris Ryan – photography
- Toppan – photography
- Paul Cox – photography
- Allan Ballard – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Hugh Cornwell, Jean Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield and Jet Black.
- Long Ships
- The Raven
- Dead Los Angeles
- Ice
- Baroque Bordello
- Nuclear Device
- Shah Shah a Go Go
- (Don’t Bring) Harry
- Duchess
- Men in black
- Genetix
The Stranglers: Black and White
On May 12, 1978, “United Artists” label released “Black and White”, the third Stranglers (The) studio album. It was recorded February 1978, at “T.W. Studios” in London, and was produced by Martin Rushent.
Personnel:
- Hugh Cornwell– lead and backing vocals, guitar
- Dave Greenfield– lead and backing vocals, keyboards (Hammond L100 Organ, Hohner Cembelet electric piano, Minimoog synthesizer
- Jean-Jacques Burnel– lead and backing vocals, bass guitar
- Jet Black– drums, percussion
- Lora Logic– saxophone
- George Melly– vocals
- Lew Lewis– harmonica
- Alan Winstanley– engineer
- Kevin Sparrow – design
- Ruan O’Lochlainn – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield and Jet Black, except where noted.
- Tank
- Nice ‘n’ Sleazy
- Outside Tokyo
- Sweden (All Quiet on the Eastern Front)
- Hey! (Rise of the Robots)
- Toiler on the Sea
- Curfew
- Threatened
- Do You Wanna
- Death and Night and Blood (Yukio)
- In the Shadows
- Enough Time
The Stranglers: Rattus Norvegicus
On April 15, 1977,”United Artists” label released “Rattus Norvegicus”, the debut Stranglers (The) studio album. It was recorded 20 December 1976 – 28 January 1977 at “TW Studios” in Fulham, ”Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Martin Rushen. In 2014, “NME” magazine ranked it at number 196 in its list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.
Personnel:
- Hugh Cornwell – lead and backing vocals, guitars
- Dave Greenfield– lead and backing vocals, keyboards
- Jean-Jacques Burnel – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar
- Jet Black– percussion
- Eric Clarke – tenor saxophone
- Alan Winstanley– engineer
- Benny King – engineer assistant, mixing
- Doug Bennett– mixing
- Paul Henry– art direction, artwork, sleeve design
- Trevor Rogers– photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Hugh Cornwell, Dave Greenfield, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black.
- Sometimes
- Goodbye Toulouse
- London Lady
- Princess of the Streets
- Hanging Around
- Peaches
- (Get A) Grip (On Yourself)
- Ugly
- Down in the Sewer
The Stranglers: La Folie
On November 8, 1981, “Liberty” label released “La folie”, the sixth Stranglers (The) studio album. It was recorded July – September 1981, at “The Manor Studio” in Shipton-on-Cherwell, and was produced by Hugh Cornwell, Dave Greenfield, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Jet Black, Tony Visconti and Steve Churchyard.
Personnel
- Hugh Cornwell- lead and backing vocals, guitar
- Dave Greenfield- keyboards, backing vocals
- Jean-Jacques Burnel- lead and backing vocals, bass
- Jet Black- drums, percussion
Track listing
All lyrics by Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield and Jet Black, except where noted.
- Non Stop
- Everybody Loves You When You’re Dead
- Tramp
- Let Me Introduce You to the Family
- Ain’t Nothin’ to It – Milton Mezzro, all music by Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield, Jet Black.
- The Man They Love to Hate
- Pin Up
- It Only Takes Two to Tango
- Golden Brown
- How to Find True Love and Happiness in the Present Day
- La folie
The Stranglers: Dreamtime
On October 17, 1986, “Epic” label released “Dreamtime”, the ninth Stranglers (The) album. It was recorded in March-April 1986, at the “Spaceward Studios” in Cambridge, and was produced by Mike Kemp and Jet Black, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Hugh Cornwell and Dave Greenfield.
Personnel:
- Hugh Cornwell – vocals, guitar
- Dave Greenfield – keyboards, backing vocals
- Jean-Jacques Burnel – vocals, bass
- Jet Black- drums, percussion
- J. Cole- pedal steel guitar
- Simon Morton- additional percussion
- Alex Gifford– saxophone
- Hilary Kops– trumpet
- Martin Veysey– trumpet
Track listing:
All tracks by Jet Black, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Hugh Cornwell and Dave Greenfield.
- Always the Sun
- Dreamtime
- Was It You?
- You’ll Always Reap What You Sow
- Ghost Train
- Nice in Nice
- Big in America
- Shakin’ Like a Leaf
- Mayan Skies
- Too Precious
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