Paul Ryder, bass player in Happy Mondays, has died.
The musician’s death was confirmed by his brother and bandmate Shaun Ryder in a post on social media.
He penned: “The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder passed away this morning.
The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder passed away this morning
— Shaun Ryder (@officialswr) July 15, 2022
A true pioneer and legend. He will be forever missed ❤️
We thank you for respecting the privacy of all concerned at this time.
Long live his funk x pic.twitter.com/E8e7x4Tvcw
“A true pioneer and legend. He will be forever missed.
“We thank you for respecting the privacy of all concerned at this time.
“Long live his funk x.”
A cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
Paul was a founding member of Happy Mondays since their formation in 1980 and played with the band full-time until 1993, when they initially split, and later rejoined his bandmates in 1999 for a string of gigs.
He didn’t rejoin for another reunion in 2004, but did return in 2012 when the original members reformed.
The group continued to tour until the present day.
