Steve Mackey

The musician, who had been in hospital for the past three months, died on Thursday morning.

We'd very much like to think that he's back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure." "That's what we always wanted to do and I don't think there is anything wrong with being silly. If you have a story suggestion email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). "So we did and it was a completely magical experience. Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones. Our beloved friend & bass player Steve Mackey passed away this morning. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read "Steve made things happen, in his life and in the band. He will be missed beyond words." "We had a day off and Steve suggested we go climbing," the band said.

Steve Mackey who was the bass guitarist for the popular band Pulp has died aged 56.

In his life and in the band. And we’d very much like to think that he’s back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure. [Pulp](https://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/news/23085534.pulp-reunite-tour-dates-get-pulp-2023-tickets/) were on tour in South America in 2012. Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones. He will be missed beyond words." Mackey joined the band in 1989 when he contributed to their third album, Separations and later joined the band to play on future works.

Frontman Jarvis Cocker confirmed the group's reunion last year, though bassist Mackey was not due to appear at the upcoming shows.

In his life and in the band. And we’d very much like to think that he’s back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure. “This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012.

Pulp bassist and music producer Steve Mackey has died at the age of 56 as the sad news was announced by his loving wife Katie Grand in a heartbreaking ...

"I’m exceptionally proud of the body of work we’ve created together. "There have been wide reports of a full reunion for UK concerts today. In his life & in the band. "This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012. I am lucky that I got to know and work with him. To Katie and Steve’s family my deepest, heartfelt condolences and love. Steve's band Pulp are set to reunite later this year. All our love xx". He also worked with The Kills, The Long Blondes, M.IA and more. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the "Safe travels, Steve. Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones.

Pulp bass player Steve Mackey has died, the band have confirmed with frontman Jarvis Cocker confirming his bandmate passed away this morning.

He continued: “There have been wide reports of a full reunion for UK concerts today. He also co-wrote and produced songs on [Florence + The Machine](https://www.nme.com/artists/florence-and-the-machine)’s debut album [‘Lungs’](https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-florence-and-the-machine-10635-316456). I’m exceptionally proud of the body of work we’ve created together. “The first time I ever met Steve Mackey in 2007 or 2008, Florence was recording with Steve at his studio in the old school house on Arnold Circus in Shoreditch. Mackey joined the band in 1989 first contributing to their third album ‘Separations’. All our love and thoughts are with his loved ones and bandmates. [Suede](https://www.nme.com/artists/suede) bassist Matt Osman also expressed his condolences adding: “So sad to hear of Steve Mackey’s passing. We worked at his studio in 2016. I didn’t know him that well but whenever we crossed paths I felt his warmth and kindness.” “Steve was the most talented man I have ever known, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker. Steve died today, a loss which has left myself, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many friends all heartbroken. In his life & in the band.

Frontman Jarvis Cocker confirmed the group's reunion last year, though bassist Mackey was not due to appear at the upcoming shows.

In his life and in the band. And we’d very much like to think that he’s back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure. “This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012.

Steve co-wrote and performed on the band's biggest hits, including Common People and Disco 2000.

In his life and in the band. And we’d very much like to think that he’s back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure.” And it was a completely magical experience.

Frontman Jarvis Cocker confirmed the group's reunion last year, though bassist Mackey was not due to appear at the upcoming shows.

In his life and in the band. And we’d very much like to think that he’s back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure. “This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012. Mackey also featured in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire as the bassist of The Weird Sisters. Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones. So we did.

Musician's wife, stylist Katie Grand, said she is 'shocked and devastated' by Mackey's death.

Pulp shot to prominence in the mid-1990s with the release of the albums His ‘n’ Hers in 1994 and Different Class in 1995, which reached No 1. In his life and in the band. The group also featured Jonny Greenwood and Phil Selway of Radiohead and Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker. And we’d very much like to think that he’s back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure. “This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012,” they wrote. Steve was the most talented man I have ever known, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker.”

Pulp's bassist Steve Mackey has died at the age of 56, his heartbroken wife has announced. Steve was a member of the rock group which was best known for its ...

In his life & in the band. His wife Katie Grand, confirmed the sad news in a [social media](#) post as she posted a black and white photo of Steve smiling. "This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012. All our love xx" Pulp's bassist Steve Mackey has died at the age of 56, his heartbroken wife has announced. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the NHS staff who worked tirelessly for Steve.

Frontman Jarvis Cocker confirmed the group's reunion last year, though bassist Mackey was not due to appear at the upcoming shows.

In his life and in the band. And we’d very much like to think that he’s back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure. “This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012. Mackey also featured in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire as the bassist of The Weird Sisters. Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones. So we did.

Pulp bassist Steve Mackey has tragically died aged 56, after spending the last three months secretly 'fighting with all his strength and determination' in ...

He also had a cameo in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as fictional band The Weird Sisters. We spent a long time in the 80s and 90s just hoping that someone would listen to us. Moving: The band shared a photo of Steve in South America in 2012 and wrote 'Steve made things happen. We wanted to be able to do those things and we were lucky enough to be able to.' In his life & in the band. Photography: In more recent times, he shifted his focus to photography. That’s what we always wanted to do and I don’t think there is anything wrong with being silly. & We'd very much like to think that he's back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure. 'This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012. Lots of love to everyone who knew him' 'Steve was the most talented man I have ever known, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker. Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones.

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Mackey linked up again with Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker in 2006 and 2009 to play on the latter's solo albums Jarvis and Further Complications. Mackey remained part of Pulp as they broke through into the mainstream in the '90s, playing bass on albums such as Different Class, This Is Hardcore and We Love Life before the band went on extended hiatus in 2002. They reunited in 2010 and headed out on a world tour across 2011 and 2012, with Mackey joining the group for the run of shows. "Steve made things happen, in his life and in the band, and we'd very much like to think that he's back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure. Before joining the band in 1989 to play on their Fire Records-released album Separations, he played bass for another Sheffield band called Trolley Dog Shag. Sharing a photo of Mackey taken during the band's tour of South America in 2012, the group said: "We had a day off and Steve suggested we go climbing in the Andes.

Steve Mackey joined Pulp in the late 1980s, and rose to fame as the band found success with their fourth and fifth albums, His 'N' Hers and Different Class, ...

At the time, Mackey announced that while the band was "a very important part of my creative life... In 2011, following a hiatus, their comeback "secret" set drew one of the biggest crowds ever to the festival's Park Stage. "We hope to catch up with you one day," the band has said in an emotional tribute to the musician. In 1994, the band released its fourth album, His 'N' Hers, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize later that year. In his life & in the band... On Mackey's own Instagram page, his wife Katie posted her own tribute and said he had been in hospital for three months.

Frontman Jarvis Cocker confirmed the group's reunion last year, though bassist Mackey was not due to appear at the upcoming shows.

In his life and in the band. And we’d very much like to think that he’s back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure. “This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012. Mackey also featured in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire as the bassist of The Weird Sisters. Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones. So we did.

Mackey died at the age of 56 on Thursday after three months in hospital, the band announced on their Instagram page.

In his life and in the band. And we’d very much like to think that he’s back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure. “This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012. Mackey also featured in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire as the bassist of The Weird Sisters. Forever glad to have worked with you and thank you.” The musician was described as “a great mentor” and “a true friend” in online posts shared following the news.