Paul Ryder has died.
The legendary bassist and founding member of Happy Mondays died yesterday. No cause of death has been announced. Ryder was 58 years old.
The sad and shocking news was revealed on Happy Mondays' social media yesterday morning, only hours before the band was scheduled to perform at Kubix Festival in the UK.
View the statement from the band via Twitter below.
Ryder formed Happy Mondays alongside his brother Shaun Ryder in 1980. The band became Factory legends, Madchester royalty, and paved the way for so many artists.
R.I.P.
The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder passed away this morning
— Happy Mondays (@Happy_Mondays) July 15, 2022
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 pic.twitter.com/e2LdSaQD6u
The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder passed away this morning
— Shaun Ryder (@officialswr) July 15, 2022
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 pic.twitter.com/E8e7x4Tvcw
Paul ‘Horse’ Ryder
— Rowetta🎙 (@Rowetta) July 16, 2022
Long live his funk ❤️
📷 by @PaulHusband_ pic.twitter.com/R3gROhIA9E
💔 pic.twitter.com/fgbuGjMXQ3
— Rowetta🎙 (@Rowetta) July 16, 2022
A message from Bernard and the band; 'So sorry to hear about the passing of Paul. Our thoughts are with his family and of course the rest of the band members.'
— New Order (@neworder) July 15, 2022
Photo by Paul Husband pic.twitter.com/TvoDrkA9x7
What a shock… Paul Ryder was the archetypal solid, quiet, strong, dependable bass player. A lovely man - respectful & charming. 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. RIP mate.
— Peter Hook (@peterhook) July 15, 2022
REST IN PEACE PAUL RYDER A GREAT FRIEND A GREAT MUSICIAN A GREAT FELLA BIG LOVE TO AMELIA JACOB SONNY CHICO AND THE FAMILY AND BAND LOVE YA LONGTIME PABS X
— Ian Brown (@ianbrown) July 15, 2022