Tributes paid to famous drummer whose father hailed from County Roscommon

Roscommon Herald

Tributes paid to famous drummer whose father hailed from County Roscommon

The late Jet Black. Tributes have been paid to a famous musician whose father hailed from County Roscommon. Jet Black, drummer with The Stranglers, died at the age of 84 on Tuesday. Born Brian John Duffy, his father was a native of Lisacul, Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon. Black was a founding member of The Stranglers, who formed in Guildford, Surrey in 1974. The band achieved 23 top 40 singles... Source