Steve Mackey, the well-known bassist for the rock band Pulp, died on March 2 at the age of 56. Katie Grand, his wife, announced the news on Instagram, writing that he had been bedridden for three months. She continued, saying:
“Steve died today, a tragedy that has devastated me, his son Marley, his parents Kath and Paul, his sister Michelle, and many acquaintances. “Steve was the most gifted person I’d ever met; he was an incredible performer, director, cinematographer, and videographer.”
Grand also mentioned how much he was loved by everyone who had known him over the years, and she thanked everyone for their love and support. She concluded by requesting seclusion as she mourns Mackey’s death.
Pulp also expressed their condolences on social media, writing that their thoughts and prayers are with Steve’s family and loved ones. The photo in the tweet was taken during the band’s 2012 South American tour. They wrote in the description:
“We had a free day, and Steve suggested we go mountain hiking. That’s exactly what we did. It was a truly incredible occasion. Far more enthralling than staring at the wall of our motel room all day (which is most likely what we would have done otherwise).”
Steve Mackey’s cause of death was not revealed until now, and the reason for his stay is still unknown.
More on the members of Pulp and Steve Mackey’s musical career
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Pulp was founded in 1978 and currently consists of Jarvis Cocker, Candida Doyle, Nick Banks, and Mark Webber. The band’s lineup has changed several times since its inception, and previous members have included Saskia Cocker, Richard Hawley, Leo Abrahams, Simon Hinkler, Russell Senior, and others.
It, Pulp’s first album, was released in April 1983 with positive reviews. This was followed by three more albums, with their fifth, Different Class, released in October 1995, debuting at number one on the UK Albums chart and number 34 on the US Heatseekers Charts.
The band released two more albums, This Is Hardcore and We Adore Life, between 1998 and 2001. Everybody’s Trouble, Dogs Are Everywhere, Countdown, Infants, Razzmatazz, Assist the Elderly, and other songs have helped the group become well-known.
Steve Mackey’s Biography
Steve Mackey, born on November 10, 1966, attended Hucklow First and Middle Schools before attending Richmond College of Further Education. He earned a degree in cinematography from London’s Royal College of Art in 1988. Mackey joined Pulp in 1989 and was active in the band’s popular endeavors throughout the 1990s.
He remained a member of the band for a long time, and despite the fact that the band had planned a reunion tour before his death, Mackey stated that he would not be participating. Steve Mackey has worked with musicians such as Ross Orton, Maya Arulpragasam, Kellis, Cornershop, The Kills, The Horrors, and others, in addition to being a member of Pulp.
He directed Greetings to Condale and Palma Violets’ 180 at Summer Camp. Steve Mackey has also remixed Black Metal, Third Man, and other artists’ albums and songs. He later collaborated with John Gosling on several songs for films and museums.
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