Steve Mackey, the famous bass player of the rock band Pulp, died on March 2 at the age of 56. His wife, Katie Grand, revealed the news on Instagram, writing that he had been bedridden for three months. She continued to say:
“Steve passed away today, a tragedy bequeathed to me, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many acquaintances. Steve is the most talented person I have ever met, an extraordinary performer, director, cinematographer and cinematographer.”
Grand also noted that he was loved by everyone who knew him over the years, and she thanked everyone for their love and support. She concludes by requesting seclusion as she mourns Mackey’s death. Pulp also shared their sadness on social media, writing that they are praying for Steve’s family and loved ones. The image in the tweet is from the band’s 2012 South American tour. In the description they wrote:
“We had a free day, and Steve suggested we go hiking in the Mountains. So that’s what we did. It was a truly amazing event. Much more enchanting than staring at the wall in our motel room all day (which is probably what we would have done otherwise).”
Steve Mackey’s cause of death has so far not been revealed and further information on why he stayed remains unknown.
More about the members of Pulp and Steve Mackey’s musical career.
Pulp was founded in 1978 and its current lineup includes Jarvis Cocker, Candida Doyle, Nick Banks and Mark Webber. After its formation, the band members changed several times and before that included Saskia Cocker, Richard Hawley, Leo Abrahams, Simon Hinkler, Russell Senior and others. Pulp’s first record, It, was published in April 1983 to generally positive reviews. This was followed by three more discs, with their fifth album, Different Grades, published in October 1995, reaching number one on the UK Albums chart and number 34 on the UK Albums Chart. US Heatseekers rating.
In 1998 and 2001, the band released two more discs, This Is Hardcore and We Adore Life. Everyone’s in Trouble, Dogs Everywhere, Countdown, Newborn, Razzmatazz, Supporting the Elderly and other songs have made the group famous.
All about Steve Mackey
Steve Mackey, born November 10, 1966, attended Hucklow Elementary and Middle School before enrolling in the Richmond College of Higher Education. In 1988, he graduated from the Royal College of Art London with a degree in cinematography. Mackey became a member of Pulp in 1989 and was involved in the band’s popularity efforts throughout the 1990s. He was a member of the band for a long time, and although the band was up plans for a reunion tour before his death, Mackey announced that he would not be participating.
In addition to being a member of Pulp, he has collaborated with musicians like Ross Orton, Maya Arulpragasam, Kellis, Cornershop, The Kills, The Horrors and others. He is the director of Summer Camp’s Greetings to Condale and Palma Violets’ 180. Steve Mackey has also remixed albums and songs by Black Metal, Third Man, and others. He later collaborated with John Gosling on various songs for paintings and museums.
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