‘Love ya long-time Paul,’ tributes as Happy Mondays co-founder dies, aged 58

Some of 80s rock and pop luminaiies have paid tribute to Happy Mondays bass player, Paul.

Paul, brother of the band’s frontman Shaun Ryder, was one of the founding members of the Manchester band.

He was 58 years old.

Announcing his death on Twitter, his family wrote: ‘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.”

The Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown paying tribute and writing: ‘Rest in peace Ryder. A great friend, a great musician, a great fella, big love to Amelia, Jacob, Sonny, Chico and the family and band. Love ya longtime Pabs.’