Terrible news today, as it’s been officially announced that Steve Mackey has died. Famous as the bassist of Pulp, he was an established producer too.

Jarvis himself posted “Our beloved friend & bass player Steve Mackey passed away this morning. Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones. This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012. We had a day off & Steve suggested we go climbing in the Andes. So we did. & it was a completely magical experience. Far more magical than staring at the hotel room wall all day (which is probably what I’d have done otherwise). Steve made things happen. In his life & in the band. & we’d very much like to think that he’s back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure.
Safe travels, Steve.
We hope to catch up with you one day.

All our love xx”

Meanwhile his wife Katie has praised the support of the NHS:

 

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