I didn't know JJ was on the smack as well as Hugh. I saw Hugh's interview in which he talked of Shelley and Byron taking opium and how it gave him the urge from a creative perspective to try some. I can't claim such lofty reasons for trying it. Beyond being a curious sixteen-year-old with no real-life experience. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Hehehe. I survived. We endure.
Sian Williams wasn't when just JJ and Baz went on Breakfast. She revealed to them that she went to a Stranglers gig when she was twelve years old. JJ was genuinely shocked that her parents allowed her to to that, it seemed to briefly derail him.
@@vc23 Indeed. Did not see your comment at the time for some reason- the alerts do not always work on You Tube. I believe he used to live near Tetbury, a very nice part of the world. He was integral to the band, and had an interesting, varied life before too.
When I was young was totally in love with JJ 25 years later met the band back stage and sat and talked to him 😊 Everything changed when a french accent did not happen. I told him how disappointed I was, then he did some poetry in French 🤪 anyway really nice lads......can't beat their music especially the older stuff
I've been following these guys for 37 years. Jet Black is 'The Stranglers'! Unfortunately at 78, and with some poor health, Jet has only been able to play parts of gigs, and not a full tour. He can't go on for ever, but his drumming style will.
Well said for the first sentence..then downhill from there FondleRoy. The 50-60 somethings were on-board with the Stranglers and made them what they are.. I don't care if they wear bunny slippers and towelling robes now, those people were me and many others like me in the day, with now suburban lives and teen/adult kids. How old are you..17? And yes Hugh Cornwell completed the Stramglers perfectly but he wasn't the whole band. PS: got my hair still and not too fat...
You're over 40 and you just used the term "tote" in lieu of totally and you're calling aged rockers sad? You may wanna check yourself there Lord fartingboy
+Lord F Pity as they have the Ruts DC supporting who are worth seeing. After seeing the embarrassing video that Hugh did for "Totem & Taboo" single I kinda gave up on him.
These guys are true legends. Big shame Hugh Cornwell is no part of this outfit anymore. His trademark snarl was a major part of their sound. . Can imagine Burnell wants to keep performing, these days it's only him who's left from the original line up......Call your outfit something f-cking else.....maybe "Stragglers" or "Wranglers".......or "Bass Boy McNasty".....?
fun fact: my dad used to be great mates with baz's brother and my dad was a roadie for baz in his band before he joined the strangers, we got VIP tickets for them at a local festival and I've been to meals with him and his names dave aha
Firstly - hugely sad to hear about Dave Greenfield's passing yesterday. I recall watching this interview live at the time and it was awkward viewing. For some reason the BBC producers have always tended to short-change viewers and their most legendary guests by shoehorning them into what is essentially a 7 or 8 minute slot between the (local and national) headlines and the end of the programme. The presenters can't be blamed for that but they are more aware than anyone of the time constraints and Naga was wrong to ask the H question Topics like that should be not be just casually thrown out there and the reciprocating telling-off at the end was justified.
Thankfully got to see the Meninblack before the sad passing of Dave.Saw them in Manchester 2019 and I noticed he was drinking Stella throughout the whole gig and didn't look very well to be honest.Eventually died of Covid 19 officially but his heart problems were well publicised.Just glad I saw them for that one last time which was 30 years after seeing the band for the first time in Bridlington of all places..Thanks for the memories guys..Fly straight Dave..R.I.P x
thing is hugh thought when he left they would fold big mistake they still have the big following that they had.40 yrs ago saw them at the roundhouse London sold out saw hugh the same year in a small theatre.which held 400 he never sold it out.bands baz warne is a great frontman and been there for many years and does a great job
BOLLOCKS Like saying, John Lennon has just left the Beattles And been replaced by Eric Clapton DOUBLE BOLLOCKS SON.............................................................
@@drexlspivey5828 Different reason altogether why Hugh Cornwell quit .The band had become creatively dead &.Burnel was the reason & no other reason why HC quit.
Jet sounds like Pete Townshend here...hoping with his health problems he is staying extra safe. Yes, the interviewers are very average and good on J.J. for pointing out the spelling mistake, that's also very common on A.B.C. T.V. Australia, can't afford proof readers I suppose. R.I.P. Dave Greenfield.
The interview, as already commented on is ... naff. A probable cause being that it was a promotional interview for the new album and tour, but the focus switched back and forth from promotion to reminiscence and when an interesting strand/line of questioning came up, for example the use of heroin in experiments around creativity, the analysis was cut short. As always in these sort of things, not enough time to delve and interviewers without enough background info or time to pick up on the possibly more interesting strands that arise.
Truly incredible that Jet denies they were ever a Punk band. If it was not for their Punk association they would never have broken through like they did and enjoyed a long career.
Very intelligent band and so original…although they clearly took their influences and came up with something unique…Gospel according to is a great album as well
Paul Williams But he’s a very good musician who has bought millions of folks together. And his being French gave that country a certain credence to its people from folks in England who could well have been living with negative stereotypes gained from elders of my country. With JJ B s’ Martial Arts experiences I consider this to be a damn site more positive an influence to young folks than a hell of a lot of the vacuous and stupid celebrities available then and now. If you’re a Military person then I appreciate how his Deserting is seen as Dishonour but he did better than Trump for a start for at least turning up - and he doesn’t try to brainwash many people at being Patriotic when fat arse bigmouths like DT for instance couldn’t hack it for one day . There’s many more in positions of power and influence whom cut far less mustard than The Stranglers’ bass guitarist. ! If JJB nicked your missus then I understand your apparent hatred but otherwise I say give him and the band a break 👍
The second song is Skin Deep, from their Aural Sculpture album (1984). The fourth song is Golden Brown from their La Folie album (1981). The performance here shown is of a much later date, well after Hugh Cornwell’s 1990 departure from the band. Baz Warne took his place in 2000.
Too funny , I hate spelling mistakes myself , can't help it ... love JJ . I had hours of hanging around when they came to a little Canadian club for 2 days in the mid 90's . JJ , a personal childhood hero , couldn't have been better . It's been said you never want to meet your heroes etc , with JJ Burnel nothing could be further from the truth . A Top Bloke as they say . All of them , Superb Human Beings & one of the greatest bands ever , HUGE !!
RIP Dave...no one can replace you
No absolutely no one he was so unique
RIP Jet Black. What a fabulous unique band with a great sound.
Newbury to Reading bus is still called Jet Black #1
I didn't know JJ was on the smack as well as Hugh. I saw Hugh's interview in which he talked of Shelley and Byron taking opium and how it gave him the urge from a creative perspective to try some. I can't claim such lofty reasons for trying it. Beyond being a curious sixteen-year-old with no real-life experience. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Hehehe. I survived. We endure.
No body can change the original line up hugh Cornwell jet black jj burnel and the legend dave
BBC presenters are definetely out of their comfort zone when they meet real people.
You can say that again
They were making the point that Cornwall isn’t there dummy
Sian Williams wasn't when just JJ and Baz went on Breakfast. She revealed to them that she went to a Stranglers gig when she was twelve years old. JJ was genuinely shocked that her parents allowed her to to that, it seemed to briefly derail him.
Their songs are really powerful and mysterious. Totally over the head of these dopey BBC lightweights
YUP Well said
I met The Stranglers many years ago when Paul Roberts was the lead singer, they were all so nice, polite and friendly, no rudeness at all
I've been told the same good people
@@loiszaremba9582 They really were. I think JJ was the friendliest
@@vc23 I worked with someone who interviewed him and said he was very helpful and interesting to speak to.
@@eightiesmusic1984 Another sad day a few days ago with the passing of Jet Black
@@vc23 Indeed. Did not see your comment at the time for some reason- the alerts do not always work on You Tube. I believe he used to live near Tetbury, a very nice part of the world. He was integral to the band, and had an interesting, varied life before too.
You get a band like the Stranglers and ask such silly questions.
Legends
RIP Jet black 🥁 and RIP Dave Greenfield 🎹 can't believe we have lost both of you a great loss to the music world 🌎
Amazing band, beautiful songs and deep memories of my youth 😻.
Thank you for your music 🎶.
I love this band. There isn't one I have loved longer!
When I was young was totally in love with JJ 25 years later met the band back stage and sat and talked to him 😊 Everything changed when a french accent did not happen. I told him how disappointed I was, then he did some poetry in French 🤪 anyway really nice lads......can't beat their music especially the older stuff
There are some programmes on YT where he is interviewed in French in the early 80's, and he looks and sounds gorgeous. You can probably find them.
*Thanks for the upload. Greatest band in the Universe.*
Still one of the best bands in the world
One of, the best!
They will always be my heroes!
I love the way that Jet Black is dressed like he's going skiing in order to hide the fact that he was in his mid 70s at the time.
Brillant drummer
The Stranglers - Legends
Im 15, I've watched them play at g-live about 4 times best going 👌
LEGENDS! Saw them a couple of weeks ago,still got it
I've been following these guys for 37 years. Jet Black is 'The Stranglers'! Unfortunately at 78, and with some poor health, Jet has only been able to play parts of gigs, and not a full tour. He can't go on for ever, but his drumming style will.
norbertknobjockey No! Hugh cornwell is the Stranglers!
norbertknobjockey Jet has not played with the stranglers! For nearly 3 years now!
Sorry mate,but Hugh Cornwell is 'The Stranglers '. Any fule know that.
4 ever
RIP
I loved the Stranglers since they started
Just love this, some of the best music and still enjoying a laugh, great tracks and superb performances, like this....
Clash of cultures here.
Anyone that says the stranglers aren't the Stranglers without Hugh. Are totally wrong. They were and always will be brilliant!
Still are
God bless the Stranglers.
God bless the Men in Black
Gospel According to the Men In Black is magnificent. As was the Camden gig.
Best band ever
As a boy from Guildford, who grew up with the original stranglers, if there's no Hugh then it ain't the stranglers.
Well said for the first sentence..then downhill from there FondleRoy. The 50-60 somethings were on-board with the Stranglers and made them what they are.. I don't care if they wear bunny slippers and towelling robes now, those people were me and many others like me in the day, with now suburban lives and teen/adult kids. How old are you..17? And yes Hugh Cornwell completed the Stramglers perfectly but he wasn't the whole band. PS: got my hair still and not too fat...
You're over 40 and you just used the term "tote" in lieu of totally and you're calling aged rockers sad? You may wanna check yourself there Lord fartingboy
and yeah, I WOULD like to see the Police without that self absorbed self appointed windbag Sting
+Lord F I completely forgot about that, will check them out. Are you going to any of the March tour dates?
+Lord F Pity as they have the Ruts DC supporting who are worth seeing. After seeing the embarrassing video that Hugh did for "Totem & Taboo" single I kinda gave up on him.
Punk shmunk the Stranglers are one of the greatest musical outfits to come out of that era! Labels are irrelevant.
Watched them last night in Wellington NZ.
Awesome set and if you have a chance to catch them, do it!
you got to love jet his is brilliant
JJ mentioned the misspelling of "Carriageway" - he obviously didn't notice "Burnell". Tut Tut Auntie!
What a great band . I saw them in 81 MIB tour and the show started with a ballerina dancing to waltz in black.
I love their unpredictability
These guys are true legends. Big shame Hugh Cornwell is no part of this outfit anymore. His trademark snarl was a major part of their sound. . Can imagine Burnell wants to keep performing, these days it's only him who's left from the original line up......Call your outfit something f-cking else.....maybe "Stragglers" or "Wranglers".......or "Bass Boy McNasty".....?
Hugh was the Stranglers, never the same once he left.
Golden Brown is one of my favorite songs.A classic ❤
fun fact: my dad used to be great mates with baz's brother and my dad was a roadie for baz in his band before he joined the strangers, we got VIP tickets for them at a local festival and I've been to meals with him and his names dave aha
Firstly - hugely sad to hear about Dave Greenfield's passing yesterday. I recall watching this interview live at the time and it was awkward viewing. For some reason the BBC producers have always tended to short-change viewers and their most legendary guests by shoehorning them into what is essentially a 7 or 8 minute slot between the (local and national) headlines and the end of the programme. The presenters can't be blamed for that but they are more aware than anyone of the time constraints and Naga was wrong to ask the H question Topics like that should be not be just casually thrown out there and the reciprocating telling-off at the end was justified.
Nice to see it again cheers, the big man made another humdrum interview fun.
***** Dave only comes out at night everyone knows that... (nocturnal)
Thankfully got to see the Meninblack before the sad passing of Dave.Saw them in Manchester 2019 and I noticed he was drinking Stella throughout the whole gig and didn't look very well to be honest.Eventually died of Covid 19 officially but his heart problems were well publicised.Just glad I saw them for that one last time which was 30 years after seeing the band for the first time in Bridlington of all places..Thanks for the memories guys..Fly straight Dave..R.I.P x
His keyboard playing had also been awful for years, sounded like he had arthritis. But nobody ever talks about that.
I always liked how JJ and Hugh seem to match their guitars very cool.
Also I saw them in 1986-87 at the eagles auditorium in Seattle Washington, the feline tour I wish I still had the T-shirt I bought damn.
Actually I got that wrong about the feline tour I think it was a few years earlier than 86 maybe 1984 what the hay.
It's a pity they couldn't match their personalities - we might still have the group!
@@treasurehunteruk9718 Hugh is the stranglers lead singer is like an Elvis impersonator fake
@@saxa21 Your sentence does not make sense.
Jet is looking good! Thanks for the upload.
great stuff. Love The Stranglers.
The Stranglers died when Hugh left
Hugh did nothing of any worth after he left.
Actually Dave Greenfield died when he got coronavirus. Which was literally 30 years after Hugh left. Seems unlikely they were connected.
What uninformed, annoying hosts! And JJ was starting to talk about that fight with the Clash and they cut him off. Oh, well....
The story has been repeated over and over, and there are loads of articles about it on the Net. You can read it anywhere.
thing is hugh thought when he left they would fold big mistake they still have the big following that they had.40 yrs ago saw them at the roundhouse London sold out saw hugh the same year in a small theatre.which held 400 he never sold it out.bands baz warne is a great frontman and been there for many years and does a great job
BOLLOCKS
Like saying, John Lennon has just left the Beattles
And been replaced by Eric Clapton
DOUBLE BOLLOCKS SON.............................................................
Hugh wanted to do something which there's no way he would have achieved: Leave his old band and have the success of Phil Collins or Sting
@@drexlspivey5828 Different reason altogether why Hugh Cornwell quit .The band had become creatively dead &.Burnel was the reason & no other reason why HC quit.
@@ghmusic8116 Correct. Hugh did not enjoy being in a band with a mentalist who would punch him through walls.
@@ghmusic8116 Ha ha ha is that what he told you. He's actually relying on handouts from his remaining fans.
.....that was painful to watch....usual cursory research from the BBC's answer to Tweedledee and Tweedledum....
cant wait for the tour to start in march and the new album.
Not the Stranglers without Hugh Cornwell
Absolutely Brilliant Thanks For Sharing Which I Missed
Total legends, long may you bash the skin's Jet.
Jed Black is aged 77 here. Amazing.
Now 81. I would sign my death certificate now, if they promised me living his life
Geoff Joffy Geoff would you like to bum him 😝as I know you fancy.Him 🤭😉😁
Jet Black lived by me in Gloucestershire years ago. I have seen them live in Gloucester to and they were fucking ace.
centurion taxis i seen him in egypt mill once...bar leaning
+centurion taxis No way that would be great
He lived in Tetbury I believe.
@@eightiesmusic1984 Just outside of Tetbury in the old station house.
the stranglers concert i saw in toronto at the concert hall was the best concert i have ever seen
朝っぱらから彼らの特集やってくれるBBC恐るべし
The heroin was a wise thing to do - "The Gospel According to the Men in Black" is about the best Stranglers album.
I only really like Four Horse Men off that album,sung by Dave Greenfield.
One of the best albums is the Gospel.. in my oppinion.. it has subject matter that I have always been attracted to
GENIUS
RIP Jet. And if you should see Dave, say Hello
Jet sounds like Pete Townshend here...hoping with his health problems he is staying extra safe. Yes, the interviewers are very average and good on J.J. for pointing out the spelling mistake, that's also very common on A.B.C. T.V. Australia, can't afford proof readers I suppose. R.I.P. Dave Greenfield.
The interview, as already commented on is ... naff. A probable cause being that it was a promotional interview for the new album and tour, but the focus switched back and forth from promotion to reminiscence and when an interesting strand/line of questioning came up, for example the use of heroin in experiments around creativity, the analysis was cut short. As always in these sort of things, not enough time to delve and interviewers without enough background info or time to pick up on the possibly more interesting strands that arise.
Saw SLF again in Sydney this year. So pissed off I didnt see the Stranglers instead.😕
Skinny Deep love this Song..and the stranglers
R.i.p jet. Love you, you helped give me the best years. Fly true
JJ reminds me of Peter Gabriel.
Great band
Truly incredible that Jet denies they were ever a Punk band. If it was not for their Punk association they would never have broken through like they did and enjoyed a long career.
I sense terror in the eyes of the interviewers before this starts
small elision of Hugh Cornwell?
still standing
my youth
F****** love baz Warne!
I always thought jet black looked like an armed robber ,even more so here .
Jets got his winter warmers on
O2 Newcastle TONIGHT....YEAH! :)
fkin love em
Great stuff; and, RIP Dave and Jet...
There’s only one decent person left at the bbc, the legend Sir David Attenborough.
I saw U2 at the arms park, supported by The Alarm and The Pretenders, all good in their own right but not as good as the men in BLACK...
asks Baz a question, then don't bother listening. Any Stranglers is better than no Stranglers.
definitely a majorly underestimated band
jet is the best
Love it, carriageway!
Norfolk Coast is the most well put together album.
Jet is still around. The first and the last. Lets celebrate
Why was Dave Not here?
Because they were worried he might start singing 'Peasant in the Big Shitty'
Because they were worried that he wouldn't wrap up warm.
Glasgow 28th march. Sold out. Just as well I got my ticket early.
+Aristilus Wow I turned 23 on that day, should've gotten a ticket :(
Good band
Very intelligent band and so original…although they clearly took their influences and came up with something unique…Gospel according to is a great album as well
The sweat must have been lashing off him during that interview dressed like that.
Class :)
Are the Stranglers enormous or are the presenters tiny?
Phil Read i
JJ,s also a French Army Draft dodger
Wants the passport but not the valour
Pretty lame in my humbled opinion!
Well the french aren't known to be the fighting type anyway lol. So, he's on par for the country
They look to be about twice as large. Until I read your comment, I thought I was having a bad trip!
Paul Williams But he’s a very good musician who has bought millions of folks together. And his being French gave that country a certain credence to its people from folks in England who could well have been living with negative stereotypes gained from elders of my country. With JJ B s’ Martial Arts experiences I consider this to be a damn site more positive an influence to young folks than a hell of a lot of the vacuous and stupid celebrities available then and now. If you’re a Military person then I appreciate how his Deserting is seen as Dishonour but he did better than Trump for a start for at least turning up - and he doesn’t try to brainwash many people at being Patriotic when fat arse bigmouths like DT for instance couldn’t hack it for one day . There’s many more in positions of power and influence whom cut far less mustard than The Stranglers’ bass guitarist. ! If JJB nicked your missus then I understand your apparent hatred but otherwise I say give him and the band a break 👍
What’s the title of the second and fourth songs? oh time flies and my memory as well😔
The second song is Skin Deep, from their Aural Sculpture album (1984).
The fourth song is Golden Brown from their La Folie album (1981). The performance here shown is of a much later date, well after Hugh Cornwell’s 1990 departure from the band. Baz Warne took his place in 2000.
Some cool smart guys makes you love TV again.
And Oh - its not the presenters.
wow!that was strange.
Correcting them on that spelling mistake. F**king sublime.
And they've got his last name wrong too. It's Burnel... not Burnell :D
Jet is obviously feeling cold.
Too funny , I hate spelling mistakes myself , can't help it ... love JJ . I had hours of hanging around when they came to a little Canadian club for 2 days in the mid 90's . JJ , a personal childhood hero , couldn't have been better . It's been said you never want to meet your heroes etc , with JJ Burnel nothing could be further from the truth . A Top Bloke as they say . All of them , Superb Human Beings & one of the greatest bands ever , HUGE !!
Hours of hanging around (hanging arouuuuund) 🎶😆 Seriously though lucky you😀
What totally inane interviewers...
When they put the names on to say who was speaking, didn't they also get JJ's name wrong? Talk about wrong spellings.
class
Two contrasts.
Time certainly has taking its toll!! surprising the sofa takes all their weight!
JJ was like a pipe cleaner in the 70s, all skinny and bendy. All the karate hasn't done much for his figure in later life.
That bald dude is pretty cool though...he can sing almost as good as Hugh too..
No he cannot.
Get A Grip On Yourselves! Baz Is Not Hugh! But Fuckin Good!
No he's not Hugh but he's 10 times the guitarist that Hugh will ever be.
He's certainly not as handsome, and he does use the 'F' word a bit too much. Hugh was much more of a gentleman.
Baz I meant... he was perfect for the band. RIP Dave Greenfield