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John Pickles: Jive Bunny Creator Dies Aged 84
Mastermix said Pickles built Jive Bunny into a chart act with three UK number ones and five top-10 hits.
- On Wednesday, The Music Factory Entertainment Group confirmed the death of founder John Pickles at 84, who established the novelty pop act Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers in Doncaster in 1989.
- The trio of Pickles, his son Andrew, and DJ Les Hemstock blended 1950s hits with modern electronics, achieving three UK number ones including 'Swing The Mood' and 'Let's Party.'
- Mastermix described the entrepreneur as 'a true pioneer in the music industry,' while DJ Steve White told BBC Radio Sheffield the act's success 'was a people's success story.'
- In December 2024, Mastermix released a new production titled '3, 6, 9,' which it said was 'celebrating the origins of Jive Bunny while adding a modern twist.'
- Despite initial global success, subsequent Jive Bunny releases failed to match their debut impact, marking a distinct but short-lived chapter in pop music history.
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