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“I used to have a really crap 335 copy – I think it was a Hohner. It would just never stay in tune. Fortunately it got stolen”: Pulp’s Mark Webber explains the happy accidents, thefts and uncontrollable pedals behind the British indie icons’ guitar sound

The fan-turned-bandmember on how More came about, why he’s glad four of his guitars were stolen, and why he’s retired the Crybaby from his pedalboard

Guitar World

“She wanted to go and live in Hackney and be with the common people”: the pub encounter behind Pulp’s timeless classic Common People, the song that changed everything for Jarvis & co.

It’s 30 years since the Sheffield indie-rockers were riding high in the charts with their anthemic hit. Here’s the story of how it came together.

Louder

Pulp is back for 'More,' their first album in 24 years. Even the Britpop band is surprised

The singular Britpop band Pulp has returned

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Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker says his writer’s block ‘led the band to grind to a halt’

The Britpop frontman was speaking to the Big Issue

Evening Standard

"Can you believe this?": Watch Pulp drummer Nick Banks join tribute band Pulp’d at Fake Festival

He had a “blast”, apparently

MusicRadar

“We did it!” Anti-Britpop icons Pulp sign first record deal in 20 years

Jarvis Cocker’s pop-rock stars haven’t released a studio album since 2001, but have started debuting new songs live

Louder

“Steve should have been here for this festival, and it would be nice if you all think of him”: Pulp and PJ Harvey pay tribute to Steve Albini at Primavera Sound

The Spanish festival also named a stage after the late producer and noise rock provocateur

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Pulp in Cardiff review: Britpop favourites prove nothing's changed as they thrill original fans and new generation

Jarvis Cocker and the rest of the band were at Cardiff International Arena as part of their latest string of dates

Wales Online

Pulp pays tribute to late bassist Steve Mackey at Finsbury Park

In March, the Britpop band announced the death of Mackey at the age of 56

Evening Standard

Castlefield Bowl Sounds of the City 2023 - set times, support acts, getting there and everything else you need to know

Last year’s series took place in June and July and saw performances from acclaimed UK acts including Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender, Foals, The Libertines, James, and Primal Scream alongside interactional groups Pixies and Crowded House

Manchester Evening News

Pulp announce first Manchester show after 22 years as part of huge summer reunion tour

Who's ready to live like Common People?

Manchester Evening News

Four f**ks, three p*sses, two sh*ts: Listen to Richard Hawley's fabulously sweary tribute to late Pulp bassist Steve Mackey

Sheffield singer/songwriter Richard Hawley went 'off-piste' at the Olivier Awards on April 2 to the delight of fellow guests, and the horror of Magic radio who were broadcasting live

Louder

Olivier Awards 2023: Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer scoop top prizes on the night

Both actors took home biggest awards after earning rave reviews in their West End debuts

The Independent UK

Olivier Awards 2023: Hannah Waddingham proves Eurovision is in safe hands at celebration of London theatre

‘Virgin presenter extraordinaire’ Waddingham sang her way into the audience’s hearts at the Royal Albert Hall

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The Guardian - UK

Steve Mackey obituary

Bassist with Pulp who was also a successful producer, remixer and fashion photographer

Evening Standard

Who was Steve Mackey? Pulp bassist dies aged 56

Mackey’s wife announced the news via social media on Thursday.

The Independent UK

MIA and Arcade Fire lead tributes to Pulp bassist Steve Mackey following death

Mackey died at the age of 56 on Thursday after three months in hospital, the band announced on their Instagram page.

ABC News

Steve Mackey, bassist for British band Pulp, dies aged 56

Pulp bassist Steve Mackey dies after a three-month stint in hospital, with his wife, Katie Grand, saying he was "the most talented man I knew".

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Manchester Evening News

Pulp bassist Steve Mackey has died aged 56 - tributes pour in from the music world

"Steve made things happen. In his life and in the band."

Wales Online

Pulp star dies at age of 56 as tributes paid by Britpop band

The group, best known for hits including Common People and Disco 2000, announced the death of the musician on its Instagram page

Daily Record

Pulp's Steve Mackey dead aged 56 as wife posts heartbreaking tribute

Steve's wife Katie Grand, confirmed the sad news in a social media post as she posted a black and white photo of him smiling.

Daily Mirror

Pulp star Steve Mackey dies aged 56 as wife and band pay heartbreaking tributes

Pulp bassist and music producer Steve Mackey has died at the age of 56 as the sad news was announced by his loving wife Katie Grand in a heartbreaking tribute

The Guardian - UK

Steve Mackey, bass guitarist for Pulp, dies aged 56

Musician died following three month stay in hospital, with wife Katie Grand describing him as ‘the most talented man I have ever known’

Evening Standard

Pulp is among the headline acts at Trnsmt festival 2023 in Glasgow

George Ezra, Sam Fender and The 1975 are also some of the latest headline acts to have been revealed for the Scottish festival next summer

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