Happy Mondays’ bassist Paul Ryder has died at the age of 58.

Despite being fans, we’ve never seen the band live, as they rarely tour to the midwest… and their recent reunion 2012 tour only took place in the UK.

Their music can be found on various films we love, including 24 Hour Party People (Britpop on Films) and The World’s End (by Edgar Wright).

Details about Paul Ryder’s death, from The Guardian:

Paul Ryder, the bass guitarist who helped power the hugely popular “baggy” funk sound of the Happy Mondays, has died aged 58.

A message posted on the band’s social media said:

The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder passed away this morning. 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

No cause of death has been made public.

Ryder, whose brother Shaun fronted the group, was a founder member since their formation in 1980 and had rejoined for the group’s most recent reunion in 2012.