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Friday, March 3, 2023
He joined the band in 1989 and played on their hits, including "Common People," "Disco 2000," and "Lipgloss."
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Born in Sheffield in 1966, Mackey attended school with another Pulp alumnus, Richard Hawley.
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He appeared first on the band's third album, Separations, and signed with Island Records in the early 1990s, making Pulp one of the most successful bands of the Britpop era.
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According to his wife, Katie, Mackey was hospitalized for the last three months due to an undisclosed illness.
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She expressed her gratitude to the NHS staff for their hard work in caring for her husband during his illness.
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She also remembered Mackey as a brilliant and versatile musician, producer, photographer, and filmmaker who was loved by everyone he met.
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Pulp paid tribute to their "beloved" bass player after his passing, sharing a photo of Mackey from their 2012 tour when they spent a day off in the Andes.
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Mackey did not participate in the band's reunion shows in 2023, preferring to focus on his music, filmmaking, and photography projects.
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Mackey's death is a significant loss to the music industry, and his contributions to Pulp's success will be cherished for years to come.
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