Paul Ryder, an English musician, a bass player and a founding member of the Manchester band Happy Mondays has died aged 58.
Ryder was an active member of the band through most of its history from its inception in 1983 through to his death.
How did Paul Ryder die?
Paul Ryder was found dead just hours before they were due to perform at Kubix Festival in Sunderland.
What happened to Paul Ryder?
Paul Ryder’s cause of death is not known. His death has been described as sudden and mysterious.
Paul Ryder death announced
The sad news of Ryder’s death was announced on the group’s official Facebook page.
Paul Ryder Happy Mondays Band
Paul’s bandmates included his brother Shaun Ryder, Gary Whelan, Mark “Bez” Berry, Paul Davies and Mark Day.
It was during his tenure with the band that it had its biggest successes with albums such as Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches which sold more than 350,000 copies in the UK