Joy Division’s Peter Hook and Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess lead tributes to Paul Ryder following death aged 58

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Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess and Joy Division star Peter Hook have led the tributes to Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder after his death aged 58.The Salford-raised bass player and Happy Mondays founding member died on Friday morning, a statement from the band confirmed.Breaking the news on their official Facebook page, the band 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.’Fellow musicians and fans from across the world have been paying tribute to the acclaimed bass player, with singer Burgess sharing a video of Happy Mondays singing their track Hallelujah.Taking to Twitter, he wrote: ‘Sending much love to the Happy Mondays family – Paul Ryder was a pioneer and an inspiration to all of us that followed.‘He played on so many era-defining tracks.

Listening to Bummed right now. Safe travels.’Joy Division founding member and fellow bassist Peter Hook shared his ‘shock’ at the news, paying tribute to the ‘solid, quiet, strong, dependable bass player.’‘A lovely man – respectful & charming,’ he wrote.‘When they got back together I remember seeing them play & he looked so happy.

And they needed him back so much, he gave them soul & passion.’He finished: ‘RIP mate.’Stone Roses singer Ian Brown also paid tribute to the bassist, who he affectionately nicknamed Pabs.‘Rest in peace Ryder.