John Pickles, founder of Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers, dies aged 84
Quick Look
- John Pickles, founder of the novelty pop act Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers, has died aged 84.
- The act achieved three UK number-one hits in the early 1990s with Swing The Mood, That's What I Like and Let's Party.
- His company described him as a pioneer and talented songwriter whose creativity touched many lives.
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Why It Matters
John Pickles formed Jive Bunny in Rotherham in 1989. The act used synthesisers and sampling to combine contemporary pop music with hits from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
The man behind the novelty pop act Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers has died aged 84, the company he founded has confirmed.
John Pickles formed Jive Bunny in Rotherham in 1989 and the act went on to have three UK number ones with Swing The Mood, That's What I Like and Let's Party.
Jive Bunny records typically used synthesisers and sampling to combine contemporary pop music with hits from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
A statement from the Mastermix company described Pickles as "a true pioneer in the music industry", adding that he was "a leader, an entrepreneur, a businessman and an incredibly talented songwriter".
His "creativity, vision and passion for music touched the lives and careers of so many people around the world, and for the most fortunate of us, he was dad," the statement said.
Open Questions
- What was the cause of John Pickles' death?
- Are there any planned tributes or memorial events for John Pickles?
- What will happen to the Mastermix company following his death?
