Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers creator dies at 84
Summary
John Pickles, the creator of the pop act Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers, has died at age 84. His music group was known for mixing pop hits from the 1950s to the 1970s and had three number-one hits in the UK.Key Facts
- John Pickles founded Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers in Rotherham in 1989.
- The group had three UK number-one singles: "Swing The Mood," "That's What I Like," and "Let's Party."
- Their music combined contemporary pop with older hits using synthesizers and music sampling (taking parts of other songs).
- Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers had five UK top 10 hits and a top 10 album.
- The group featured a cartoon rabbit character on album covers and in promotional appearances.
- John Pickles was praised as a pioneer, entrepreneur, and talented songwriter in the music industry.
- In December 2024, a new Jive Bunny production called "3, 6, 9" was released, blending the original style with modern music elements.
- The act included Pickles, his son Andrew, and DJ/producer Les Hemstock.
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