Bass player and founding member of Happy Mondays, Paul Ryder, has died.

He was the brother of frontman Shaun Ryder, who revealed the news on social media, and had only recently rejoined the band.

The Manchester group headlined the Big Top at the Isle of Wight Festival on Thursday, June 16.

They pulled a huge crowd and were described as 'tight and entertaining'.

Announcing the news, Shaun Ryder posted on Twitter: "The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder passed away this morning A true pioneer and legend.

"He will be forever missed We thank you for respecting the privacy of all concerned at this time Long live his funk x"