Happy birthday! Jet Black turns 87 today

The iconic and legendary musician turns 87 on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

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Stranglers drummer Jet Black is celebrating his 87th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Jet Black has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 87th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Black, a cultural icon

Born in Ilford on August 26, 1938, Jet Black's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Black's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jet hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jet Black as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 87.

Happy Birthday, Jet, you're the best!

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