Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder has died, aged 57
Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder has died, aged 57. The Manchester band’s bassist - and brother of his bandmate, fellow founder Shaun Ryder - was found dead just before they were due to take to the stage at the Kubix Festival in Sunderland. The cause of death is currently unknown but his family are “deeply saddened and shocked” and grateful for any and all well wishes. The band - which originally was made up of Paul, Shaun, Gary Whelan on drums, Paul Davis on keyboard and Mark ‘Bez’ Day on guitar - wrote on Facebook post: “The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and sh...