The music industry has dressed in mourning after the death of Steve Mackey, producer and bassist of the band Pulp. The news was confirmed by his colleagues and wife through social networks.
At the moment the exact cause of his death is unknown, although Katie Grand, designer and wife of Mackey, specified that the bassist died “after spending three months in the hospital fighting with strength and determination.”
Through the official Pulp account, the group paid an emotional farewell to its bassist.
Our dear friend and bassist Steve Mackey passed away this morning. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
This photo of Steve is from when Pulp was touring South America in 2012. We had a day off and Steve suggested we go climbing in the Andes. So we did. And it was a completely magical experience. Much more magical than staring at your hotel room wall all day (which is probably what we would have done otherwise). Steve made things happen. In his life and in the band. And we would very much like to think that he is now back in those mountains, in the next stage of his adventure.
Have a good trip, Steve. We hope to catch up with you one day.
All our love.
Katie, Mackey’s wife, did the same through the bassist’s Instagram account.
A message from Katie:
After three months in the hospital, fighting with all her strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to say goodbye to my brilliant and beautiful husband, Steve Mackey. Steve died today, a loss that has left me, his son Marley, his parents Kath and Paul, his sister Michelle and many friends heartbroken.
Steve was the most talented man I knew, an outstanding musician, producer, photographer, and filmmaker. As in life, he was adored by all whose paths he crossed in the many creative disciplines he conquered. I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the NHS staff who worked tirelessly for Steve. He will be missed beyond words.
Mackey officially joined Pulp in 1989 and in 1992 graduated with a degree in Film from the Royal College of Art in London. His musical career grew as fast as sea foam and when the group took a break, he decided to venture as a songwriter and music producer for bands like Florence and the Machine, Arcade Fire, The Kills and The Horrors, to name a few. .
Over time, he also dabbled as a music director and sound designer in films, museums, and commercials. Therefore, his departure will leave a big gap in the music industry.