RIP Steve Mackey, Bass player for Pulp. Seen them a few times, always great. They are on a revival tour this summer, doing the festival circuit.... going to be a difficult one. Just heard John McClure of Reverand and the Makers on 6Music talking about him....great story, The Leadenhall in Sheffield used to host loads of gigs, and it was right next to the bus station and so let bus drivers in for free at the end of their shifts. Steve Mackey and Jarvis Cocker went out and procured themselves bus driver uniforms and got in for free every night for months

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Pulp bassist Steve Mackey dies aged 56
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Steve Mackey with Jarvis Cocker at the premiere of Pulp, a documentary about the Sheffield indie band, in 2014
Pulp bassist Steve Mackey has died at the age of 56, his family has confirmed.
The Sheffield musician played on hits including Common People, Disco 2000 and Lipgloss, after joining Pulp in 1989.
His wife Katie posted a message to social media on Thursday, saying he had been in hospital for the past three months with an undisclosed illness.
"We are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye to my brilliant, beautiful husband," she added.
"Steve was the most talented man I knew, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker.
"As in life, he was adored by everyone whose paths he crossed in the multiple creative disciplines he conquered.
"I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the NHS staff who worked tirelessly for Steve. He will be missed beyond words."