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The Latest Breaking News from Happy Mondays

Musicians hail Happy Mondays’ Paul Ryder as a ‘pioneer and inspiration’

The Manchester band’s bass player died on Friday morning.

The Independent UK

Paul Ryder: Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown pays tribute to ‘great friend’ and ‘great musician’

Tributes are flooding in for the Happy Mondays bassist following news of his death

Evening Standard

Paul Ryder death: Happy Mondays star found dead, aged 58

Musician was found hours before he was set to perform a festival

The Independent UK

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Happy Mondays' Paul Ryder dies ahead of Sunderland gig at Kubix festival as band pull out

Happy Mondays' founding member Paul Ryder has died just as the band were due to take stage at Kubix festival in Sunderland

Chronicle Live

Paul Ryder: Happy Mondays founding member found dead hours before festival performance

The musician was found dead on Friday hours before the band were due to play at Kubix Festival in Sunderland

Evening Standard

Tributes as Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder dies aged 58

The band said: "A true pioneer and legend. He will be forever missed."

Wales Online

Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder, 58, dies suddenly hours before show

The sad news was announced on the group's official Facebook page, after Paul was found dead hours before their gig at Kubix Festival.

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Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder dies aged 58

Happy Mondays bass player Paul Ryder has died, aged 58.

The National (Scotland)

Paul Ryder, Happy Mondays bassist, dies aged 58

Guitarist and brother of frontman Shaun hailed as a ‘true pioneer and legend’ by band whose sound was driven by his bass lines

The Guardian - UK

Happy Mondays bassist Paul Ryder, 58, dies hours before show as band pay tribute

Happy Mondays bassist Paul Ryder has died hours before the band were going to perform in Sunderland

Daily Mirror

Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder dies as bandmates pay tribute to 'true pioneer'

Bass player Paul was a founding member of the iconic Manchester band

Manchester Evening News

Nottingham actress Vicky McClure looking forward to 'massive reunion' at Splendour Festival 2022

"It's my favourite place on the planet"

Nottingham Post

Factory Records legend Tony Wilson is still turning heads and raising money for good causes

The Hacienda nightclub boss introduced Joy Division, New Order and Happy Mondays

Manchester Evening News

Björk, Happy Mondays and Tears for Fears to draw early morning queues at hmv

Limited edition vinyls are going on sale

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Daily Mirror

Shaun Ryder and Peter Hook share memories of club where Madonna did first UK gig

Stars of the 1980s 'Madchester' acid house music scene pay tribute to the legendary Hacienda nightclub, which opened in a former warehouse in the city in 1982 but later closed after drug and gun chaos

Liverpool Echo

Pointless Celebrities: Bez and Shaun Ryder's friendship including four-day parties

The friends toured the world as part of the Happy Mondays band

Nottingham Post

Anne-Marie, Craig David and Happy Mondays amongst headliners announced for Nottingham's Splendour Festival 2022

From Britpop stars to 80s icons, there's something for everyone

Daily Mirror

Dancing on Ice's Bez set to 'float in the air on a giant bat' for Meat Loaf tribute

Dancing on Ice continues this Sunday on ITV, with contestants - including Happy Mondays' Bez - set to take part in Musicals Week

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Dancing On Ice star Bez opens up on nearly being shot dead in New York drug row

The Happy Mondays dancer confessed the only reason he was able to escape was because a pal distracted the gangster, allowing Bez and his mates to make a run for it.

The Guardian - UK

Bez looks back: ‘I was a nightmare, even as a baby’

The Happy Mondays dancer/percussionist recreates a photo taken in Cuba after his band were booted out of the US and talks about his wild youth

Daily Mirror

Bez says Dancing On Ice 'isn't a proper skate competition' as he admits show guilt

Despite wowing fans with his epic routines, Happy Mondays star Bez says he's a 'rubbish skater' ahead of tonight's performance on Dancing On Ice

Liverpool Echo

ITV Dancing On Ice Bez's Liverpool roots, prison sentence and political career

The Happy Mondays icon has had a turbulent start to life on the show

Manchester Evening News

Happy Mondays star Bez 'gutted' after testing positive for Covid-19 during Dancing on Ice

It has been announced that the musician from Manchester has been forced into isolation after catching Covid-19

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