Paul Ryder: Happy Mondays bassist and Shaun's brother dies at 58

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Paul Ryder, bassist with Manchester band Happy Mondays and brother of singer Shaun, has died aged 58.

A statement said the band and family were "deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder passed away this morning".

They said he was "a true pioneer and legend," adding: "He will be forever missed... Long live his funk x"

The band found fame in the "Madchester" era of the late 1980s and early 90s with hits like Step On and Kinky Afro.

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