Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder dies aged 58

Ryder remained an active member as the Happy Mondays broke up and reformed multiple times across the last 40 years.
Mark Day and Paul Ryder (right) of The Happy Mondays attending the 61st Annual Ivor Novello Music Awards. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

Mark Day and Paul Ryder (right) of The Happy Mondays attending the 61st Annual Ivor Novello Music Awards. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

Fri, 15 Jul, 2022 - 17:28
Alex Green, PA Acting Deputy Entertainment Editor

Paul Ryder, bass player and founding member of the Happy Mondays, has died aged 58.

A statement from the band said the Salford-raised musician died on Friday morning.

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