Happy Mondays bassist Paul Ryder has died aged 58

nme.com:

Happy Mondays and brother of frontman Shaun, has died at the age of 58.The news was revealed by the band on social media, with no cause of death or further details yet given.They wrote: “The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder passed away this morning.

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”The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder passed away this morningA true pioneer and legend.

He will be forever missed ❤️We thank you for respecting the privacy of all concerned at this timeLong live his funk x pic.twitter.com/e2LdSaQD6u— Happy Mondays (@Happy_Mondays) July 15, 2022Ryder formed the band alongside brother Shaun in 1980, playing through until their initial split in 1993.