Paul Ryder, the bass player and founding member of 80s Indie band Happy Mondays, has died just hours before he was due to perform at a festival in Sunderland
Paul Ryder, bass player and founding member of the Happy Mondays, who has died aged 58. Pic: Kevin Donnelly
Synonymous with the"Madchester" music scene, their blend of psychedelia and alternative rock continues to influence other acts. Outside of the band, he also acted in several films including The Ghosts Of Oxford Street and Losing It, and also made a cameo as a gangster in the film 24 Hour Party People, about the Madchester music scene.
In January 2012, it was announced the Happy Mondays were reforming with all of the original members, including Paul.
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