RIP Jet Black - The Stranglers - No More Heroes Reaction

[@seawolf7218]

RIP Jet black 🥁 and RIP Dave Greenfield 🎹 can't believe we have lost both of you a great loss to the music world 🌍

[@AndrewJoseph-lx9tv]

2 heroes fewer.

[@hotblackdesiato3022]

"He got an ice pick, that made his ears burn..." great lyric AND a history lesson as well!

[@lupodelupis3672]

That poor Trotzkji...Stalin was a brutal man.

[@philwise872]

I don't know how long you have known about the Stranglers,but you have just stumbled onthe best band in the world,enjoy!

[@alexbrown-ks1hq]

could not have put it any better sir so fucking true

[@littleghostfilms3012]

Jet was the founder of the Stranglers, significantly older, a former jazz drummer. Love the Stanglers!! What a bunch of wiseguy characters who just made music touched by magic. 2 down, 2 still kicking it!

[@James-wj8eq]

And a savvy businessman 2 boot!

[@delorangeade]

The Stranglers managed to write great hooks while being musically literate and adventurous, as well as confrontational.

[@kadiummusic]

Great management!

[@undergroundwarrior70]

Bassist Jet Black studied classical guitar, so he is an accomplished musician. Dave Greenfield use to tune pianos for his father's piano shop, so he was an accomplished musician, and Jet Black in his younger years was a jazz drummer also he was an accomplished musician. Hugh Cornwell was taught by another guitarist when he already knew some basic guitar chords. As far confrontational goes, The Stranglers did get into quite a few fights. Especially Jean Jacques Burnel who happens to have some Black Belts in Karate, and he did opened up his own Karate Dojo. Hugh Cornwell also did some fighting as well in pubs and nightclubs. Not too sure if Dave Greenfield and Jet Black got into any fights during those years.

[@delorangeade]

@@undergroundwarrior70 Hugh Cornwell was friends with Richard Thompson, who is an exceptional guitar player.

[@undergroundwarrior70]

@@delorangeade Thanks for the info. I couldn't remember his name.

[@jacktar9567]

pure joy....takes me right back my rebellious teen years, when music was innovative & new & exciting....!

[@Gill3D]

Lovely tribute and much appreciated by a life-long Stranglers fan. RIP JB.

[@karlkay]

That middle 8 and keyboard solo. Greatest thing EVER. My band and cannot love them enough

[@geoffcurtis9890]

A 70’s anthem that just lives on. R I P Jet & Dave 😢

[@pepelemoko2820]

Nice tribute to Jet/Brian, thank you. He's off to join the amazing keyboards of Dave Greenfield who we lost fairly recently also. Jet's drums were always on point in an understated but crucial manner a little akin to Charlie Watts. Take care dudes.

[@nicensleazy1892]

Had the pleasure of meeting Jet - absolutely lovely man x

[@lastfirst5689]

I've just learned right now that Jet Black has died. It's fair to say that I'm feeling teary eyed. Farewell Mr Black and Mr Greenfield. No more heroes any more. Thanks for the reaction 💔

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Thank you for doing this track, it's an excellent track by this great band. I saw them live in '77 they were so good.

[@Caambrinus]

Brilliant musicianship, brilliant lyrics and a unique sound.....once heard, never forgotten!

[@Kevvinm]

My favorite Stranglers song! RIP Jet Black.

[@stugtrauts3692]

RIP Jet thanks for playing this seen them about 150 times since 1977, although since Dave died as well i,m unable to go and see them, just JJ left , but Baz has been a great frontman as well,

[@stephenclarke2206]

This is one of greatest Punk singles of the 77-78 period I don't understand how you've never heard it before

[@Sherlock2022]

This is the first song that got me into The Stranglers. I remember listening to it with my head between the speakers in the lounge! Also the B Side, In The Shadows is an eerily dark tune.

[@mrsuperger5429]

The Stranglers - The Punk Doors. You really need to review The Stranglers version of Walk on By. If you enjoyed the keyboards on No More Heroes, you'll be in Heaven. It is even better.

[@jamesmcintyre2008]

They already have

[@runningsuperska]

This guy has got the most menacing punk voice.

[@soulgalorememories9921]

Give their version of "Walk on By" a try........incredible version, with Dave Greenfield's keyboard in fine fettle.

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

A classic. One of their best!

[@Malfie657]

Thanks again to you both - I've gone on about Dave Greenfield's keyboard skills before and this song is a really good showcase for them - he left us too early, and now RIP Jet Black 😒

[@kevhanson1262]

So sad to hear about Jet black fantastic drummer I'm so glad I got see Jet before he retired with out him there would no Stranglers .This is a Perfect tribute to him along with all the other Heroes

[@biriyaniferrari165]

What a band! Saw them at Barbarellas in Brum in '77, brilliant.

[@johnmuldoon9228]

Thank you. I was there at Battersea Park 1978,bunked School to go.Their first ever concert. 😎 True.

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

Seen them many times always top drawer RIP lads 🙏

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

always loved and love that basss sound

[@Sandy-dd4le]

Iirc, on some of the early records thats down to JJ playing through an amp with a tear in the speaker cone... In a sort of Kinks style! I don't know if this is one of those records, but he always did have a ridiculously awesome sound

[@winnywin]

Great song and reaction. Love that Cynthia appears to have a cat tail! Cool 😂

[@hanierfamily]

Cheeto loves to be near us when we do these videos. We're not sure why.

[@EllakGr]

@@hanierfamily Nice. Some cool cats are rumoured to be musical. But don’t quote me on that one ;)

[@dawnwhyman]

Great band great song. My favourite band. Followed them since the 70s when they first came out. Thanks you for posting the review 👍

[@briz1965]

This was my band at school in the 1970's along with PIL, The Dickies

[@camerasam1]

The Dickies I remember my brother buying an album of theirs, name of the album can't remember but clearly remember the actual vinyl being bright blue. Mid to Late to seventies. Great Memories. He was killed in 1985 car crash god be good to him.

[@phillipgreen3893]

sad to hear of Jet Blacks death this is a great song to play as his tribute thank you so much, I thought Cynthia had grown a tail for a moment til the cat appeared

[@hanierfamily]

He often sits near us during the filming. Other times he starts meowing constantly.

[@MrBazzabee]

Great Band.

[@rogerbillings5081]

Given that Trotsky and Lenin are name checked in the song it is quite political. Also Sancho Panza is Don Quixote's loyal servant in Cervantes' novel of the same name. In context of late 1970's Britain it's a relevant song. Think I saw some stills of Tony Hancock on the video, total 1950's radio comedy hero!

[@duvadjidgo9625]

Sorry mate, it's not Lenin that is mentioned, it's Lenny.....Lenny Bruce

[@rogerbillings5081]

​@@duvadjidgo9625 Misheard lyrics all these years! Lol. Learned something.

[@mightyV444]

The lady on the right seems to have a cat's tail! 😁😉

[@kadiummusic]

Great song! Even though The Stranglers rode in on the punk wave they were never really a punk band. They wrote very clever pop songs more atuned with bands like XTC and Squeeze. They and their management were very astute in being able to market the image in one camp and produce big hits in the other. 😎

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

Even as a Squeeze fan and some XTC records,there’s no comparison with the Stranglers. Even the Pistols wrote “popular” (pop) songs,does that mean they weren’t punk? The Stranglers probably had the biggest punk attitude of all the groups at that time. Who were and weren’t “punk” is very much open to the individual fan I think.

[@theobjectivethinker64]

@@normandavidtidiman9918 Exactly I was there, the Stranglers were very much Punk at the beginning before they were signed. Fights with Pistols and the Clash and others saw them ostracised to some degree so they went there own way as Punk became commercialised.

[@kadiummusic]

@@normandavidtidiman9918 I'm talking musically, as a musician. You simply can't compare the songwriting and musicianship of the Stranglers with The Sex Pistols or their ilk. Madness used to fight with everyone too, doesn't make them punk either. People always confuse the music with the fashion. Nothing wrong with being mainstream, thats were the money was. The cute thing is to keep onside with the hardcore fans while selling to the masses. The Stranglers did it perfectly, and they, unlike most of the genuine punk bands, had the gumption and the talent to do it. Clever.

[@MrBritGrit]

​@@theobjectivethinker64 The Stranglers were pub rock ...74 to 76 and punk rock was really born out of the pistols and the kings road lot the Stranglers had their own following Finchley boys ....as everyone was playing the pub rock circuit at that time including bands like dire straits etc...The Stranglers were sought of swept along...This how I remember it...

[@theobjectivethinker64]

@@MrBritGrit That is true to a point, but not quite how it all happened. The Pistols, and the Clash owe a lot to the Stranglers who happened organically it is well documented they were fans along with the Damned too and would go and see them. They were all part of a pub scene. The pistols often played on the same venues and the same nights with the Stranglers, Punk was a label which was media driven and did not truly explain the beginnings. Infighting saw them distance themselves as the new orthodoxy took hold. I am talking about a very small window where they were all aligned without the hype or the label PUNK.

[@Retrostar619]

A very sweet and fitting tribute. Nice!

[@carlburnett5986]

Saw the Stranglers live at Reading Top Rank ‘77 Love this track Favourite album is The Raven

[@mrsuperger5429]

RIP, Jet ! Your legacy will be wonderful couples like this hearing your music for the first time. Please review Hanging Around or Get A Grip On Yourself by The Stranglers. You'll love both songs.

[@ddelaney712]

Should look at " Nice N Sleazy " by The Stranglers as well. Personal favourite. Especially the bass.

[@ddelaney712]

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[@ddelaney712]

Your welcome

[@ddelaney712]

Little side tale on behalf of Dave Greenfield, their organist. Dave had a resteraunt business towards the end of his life. Dave also raised pet rats. Pet rats and inspectors don't mix so Dave usually roped some members of the public into hiding them from the inspectors when they came calling looking for said rats. Dave was an original member of The Stranglers and of the punk scene. Punk was about people power and helping each other and fighting authority. Dave Greenfield. You absolute bloody legend m8. RIP to Jet Black and Dave Greenfield. Another two legends gone. See you both someday guys.

[@hanierfamily]

We did that song on our channel about a year ago. Great stuff. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWqopWx8fLStgpI

[@Katehowe3010]

Brian Duffy. 🙏

[@geoffcurtis9890]

Some say Dave Greenfield was one of the best keyboard player, I’d say he was in the top one!

[@janevosburg9560]

Bought this album when just released, they are saying there are no real heroes left, just people who dont deserve the title hero, a nice example of punk rock nihilism

[@88hh40]

My fav Stranglers song.

[@csabadabasi2651]

❤A legigényesebb postpunk

[@neilmccarthy5102]

Yeah sad about Jet Black… thing is with the stranglers, they were in their 30’s )maybe even 40’s) when the punk explosion happened and they were popular, so now 40+ years on… I think JB was in his 80’s. There are great keyboards on the stranglers cover of ‘walk on by’ if you get a spare 7 mins…

[@Katehowe3010]

In 77 Jet was 39, Dave and Hugh were 28, and JJ was 25!

[@brianswan3559]

The primary message is about the ills of idle worship. The secondary message is a discussion of historical and literary figures that Hugh Cornwell has either liked, admired or been interested in.

[@Sandy-dd4le]

Dave channeling Ray Manzarek like a boss!

[@davidcampbell4386]

Nice reaction and tribute to Jet

[@johnbarrick80]

At least Hugh and JJ are still with us. Rest in peace, Jet.

[@thunderspike1892]

Checked out your Stranglers reactions. Wonder why you haven't checked out their song Golden Brown.

[@eckypooh50]

Fantastic intro into this, but the ending.. wow...

[@SimonColey]

Love this song ty.

[@-bollox]

Cornwell still going strong, saw him last year.

[@csabadabasi2651]

Fantasztikus Stranglers

[@patdavies5374]

I cried on the days Dave and Jet died.

[@vincentgibbs9707]

What a great song, but not even in my top 20 Stranglers songs!

[@macker33]

Great tune

[@martino9134]

The Heroes :'- Leon Trotsky- exiled communist leader who opposed Stalin and paid with his life Dear Old Lenny ' Lenny Bruce - no holes barred New York Comedian The Great Elmyra - notorious Art forger who sold 1000's of old masters to unwary collectors. Sancho Panzer - Don Quixote's sane companion in the book who relies on reality over delusion. The songs Heroes are in fact anti-Heroes, people who defied rule, law or social norms and did it their own way. In song by song a book by the Guitarist singer Hugh Cornwell, it's a call to rely on yourself, not to hope for a Hero to save you there are No More Heroes anymore..

[@whatsitwhosit]

Was going to comment in similar fashion but you've done it already.... and well done at that!

[@MrBritGrit]

This was a double A side with In the Shadows...another great track

[@garmit61]

This is the only Stranglers single I ever bought. Still have it in 7" vinyl. One of the best things to come out of the punk fad. Unfortunately the album this came from was a bit of a hotch potch and didn't hold a candle to the debit album. Still love the Stranglers. Shame Jet Black and Dave Greenfield are no longer with us.

[@andyyoung9463]

Definitely more Stranglers please. Maybe (Get a) Grip (On Yourself) or Bear Cage?

[@richardhewit215]

Could I suggest 'Love in Vain' by the Ruts.

[@csabadabasi2651]

Kiváló zenészek

[@barrelborer]

I wouldn't be too bothered about trying to tie up the song to the video. It's probably not the original video. I'm fairly sure it wasn't Lou Reed you saw being arrested but J.J Burnell the Stranglers bassist. P.S It would be great if you could play a tune by 999. They were around at the same time as The Stranglers and like The Stranglers were far more musically accomplished than most other punk bands of the time. If you do get to play one, I suggest the following: Emergency, Titanic Reaction or Feeling alright with the crew. These are there three best known songs.

[@kevinkingsley9353]

I'm glad you guys enjoyed this more than Nice and Sleazy.

[@darrenwestbury8569]

Have they done a reaction to "Always the sun" by the Stranglers yet

[@hanierfamily]

No, but it's on the list

[@timholder6825]

And they lost their keyboard player, Dave Greenfield to Covid in 2020. RIP, Dave and Jet.

[@russkkay]

Your girl has more soul!

[@hanierfamily]

Probably.

[@punkpopnotdead]

peaches is a top tune

[@robertknuist9754]

Just awesome choices... Check out Connection by Montrose Seasons of Wither by Aerosmith Memo To Turner by The Rolling Stones off their Metamorphosis Album Belladonna by UFO Hey! by Boingo Effect and Cause by The White Stripes I'm slowly Turning into You by The White Stripes Clones by Alice Cooper

[@robertbagley9199]

Thanks for the reaction to one of my fav's guys. On a slightly different tack do you know the band Then Jerico? I'd love to see a reaction to one of their songs- 'Reeling' being a favourite of mine but there's so many great tracks by them.

[@darrenwestbury8569]

Brilliant under rated 80's band First two albums l loved and reeling is my favourite song of theirs

[@heathcornbeef]

Kia ora hello my friends another great track from a great band going to be seeing them next year as well as BAD RELIGION AND SOCIAL DISTORTION in February and next week THE PIXIES at the Auckland town hall this Grand old lady has near perfect acoustics and 1400 capacity I'm a 🐷in💩

[@kadiummusic]

Feargal Sharkey (The Undertones) 'A Good Heart'? 😉

[@robertlonsdale5326]

Try Grip. They later did this track with Simple Minds.

[@leslieanderson5889]

A request please for Random Relations part 2 on the crass label

[@philjones45]

Only JJ Burnel of the original Stranglers is still in the band today.

[@Katehowe3010]

I reckon they'll call it a day now.

[@philjones45]

@@Katehowe3010 But Jet hasnt been in the band for what, 6 years?

[@Katehowe3010]

@@philjones45 I know. Do you think they should do the honorable thing and wrap it up. I've never followed them since Hugh's departure, apart from their last album!

[@philjones45]

@@Katehowe3010 it’s up to them isn’t it, the lead singer has been with them for many years, and that recent dingle featuring Stuart Pearce was excellent.

[@Katehowe3010]

@@philjones45 Gotta find a nifty keyboard player from somewhere. I personally would like this to be the end!

[@lupodelupis3672]

And they could be very political...man those keyboards look like they are flying c'mon!

[@-bollox]

There's a better vid than that, No More Heroes live at the Hope and Anchor.

[@MrBritGrit]

You definitely need to react to 5 minutes..

[@charlieboyle6338]

I'm sorry but you can't actually do anything for jet Black unless you play drums lol

[@nigelwarne3479]

A little bit of reaction buddy

[@duncantanguay4820]

He's dead 2 !!!

[@l.salisbury1253]

This SUCKS! First they lose their keyboardist Dave. Now this...!

[@garyoshea2171]

Love’em!

[@davidbrook7503]

Brian Duffy.

[@hanierfamily]

?

[@jock2109]

Leon Trotsky He got an ice pick That made his ears burn 🎶

[@herrglad9726]

Yup, that's the way he died...

[@Sandy-dd4le]

Technically a climbing pick through his temple i believe, but artistic licence and all that!