Steve Mackey, bass guitarist of Britpop band Pulp, dies aged 56

(left to right) Nick Banks, Candida Doyle, Mark Webber, Steve Mackey and Jarvis Cocker of Pulp (Ian West/PA)

Steve Mackey, the bass guitarist of Britpop band Pulp, has died aged 56.

The group, who were known for their hits including Common People and Disco 2000, announced on their Instagram page that the musician died on Thursday.