SHAUN Ryder’s brother and Happy Mondays bassist Paul has died suddenly aged 58. The musician was found dead today just hours before the band were due to play at Kubix Festival in Sunderland.
The circumstances of Paul’s death are not known. Shaun, 59, and Paul were the original founders of The Happy Mondays - who have hits including Step On and Loose Fit.
Tributes have poured in to "legend" Paul, with loved ones saying he will be "forever missed". On the group's official Facebook page, a tribute read: "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.
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