Happy Mondays‘ bassist Paul Ryder died earlier this month, and in tribute, the band are reissuing their 1987 single “Tart Tart” as a new digital EP and 7″ single. “This special release of ‘Tart Tart’ ...

Happy Mondays are an alternative rock band formed in Salford, Greater Manchester, UK in 1985. The band is fronted by Shaun Ryder, who formed the band with his brother Paul Ryder, who played bass. The ...

Paul Ryder, bassist for Madchester greats Happy Mondays, has died. Paul's band and family tweeted that Paul died this morning. No cause of death has been given. Ryder was 58. Paul Ryder and his older ...

Paul Ryder, bassist and co-founder of iconic Manchester group Happy Mondays (and brother of lead singer Shaun Ryder), has died. He was 58. The band shared the news on their socials, writing “The Ryder ...

Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder has died, aged 58. The bassist was found dead on Friday (15 July) hours before he was due to play with the band at a festival in Sunderland. A cause of death is currently ...

The Civic Hall Stourport has announced a packed programme of event for 2026 and promises a year of "outstanding entertainment for audiences of all ages". One of the acts set to appear is Shaun Ryder ...

The former tour manager of the 90s UK band the Happy Mondays was busted in Turkey over a massive $100 million cocaine haul, according to a report. Anthony Murray, 52, was one of 15 arrested after ...

Paul Ryder, whose house-inspired basslines anchored Happy Mondays, died this morning (July 15), the band said on Facebook. A representative confirmed the news to Pitchfork. No cause of death was given ...

Although they remain a cult act in the United States, the rough-and-ready northern Brits of the Happy Mondays are hugely influential on today’s indie/dance crossover acts. Founded by brothers Paul and ...

Paul Ryder, the Salford-born bassist who helped define the “baggy” sound of the 1980s Madchester scene with his band Happy Mondays, has died at 58. His passing was announced in a post to the beloved ...