Oh bugger.
He was a character in the band at gigs. I can’t remember half the gigs i saw him play, which is just the way it should be for that band. The ones i do remember were all happy times so thanks for those and rest in peace.
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I know 84 is a great innings but it is still a terrible loss.
Ah bollocks - had a bit of a shitty day and now this news tops it off
Heard a relevant story on the radio last week. Woman in Ireland had seen the Stranglers in Ulster, early days. A riot, everyone piled on stage. ‘Sometimes they let us stay sometimes we got turfed off in those days. This night we stayed, I sidled up to the drummer, told him I played. Great he said, I need a piss, take over for a bit!’ After which they launched into Peaches with guest drummer.
Words to that effect, I thought it a nice story. RIP
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RIP Jet Black - The Stranglers were my #1 fave band when I was 14-15 years old, and by all accounts he was sound as a pound in person.
Only JJ and Hugh of the original lineup left now, and Hugh won’t be going/invited back… Getting old sucks… 
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Probably my favourite band of the late 70s, Those first 4 albums still sound great.
Love the story of when they played in Scotland,and the heavy metal audience wanted to kill them,so they made their escape in jet blacks ice cream van
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4 short part documentary from around 2000 if you’ve not seen it.
George melly was a big fan along with Keith Floyd
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The only “punk” band I ever liked (due in no small part to Dave Greenfield).
Sad, that only JJ and Cornwell are left, and that they won’t talk.
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Dave greenfield was the difference between them being a good rock band to a great one
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Another bit of my early TV memories has gone. Ruth Madoc: Hi-de-Hi! actress dies aged 79 - BBC News
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Just seen Manuel Gottsching has passed. 
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Liked him back in the day - clever, innovative and very funny at times. 65 no age.
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That’s sad. I only really discovered his music a couple of years ago. Will dig some out later.
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Not old, only 70 I think. I missed seeing him live a couple of times fairly recently.
Angelo Badalamenti
Some truly iconic sound tracks
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Just found out Manuel Göttsching passed away on the 4th - he of Ash Ra Tempel, Ashra and some great solo albums fame.