John Pickles, who founded the novelty pop act Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers in 1989, has died at the age of 84.
Key facts
- •John Pickles formed Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers in Rotherham in 1989.
- •The group achieved five UK top 10 hits and one UK top 10 album.
- •The act featured a cartoon rabbit in its promotional materials and music videos.
- •Mastermix released a new production, 3, 6, 9, in December 2024.
- •DJ Steve White characterized the group's success as a "people's success story."
John Pickles, the creator of the novelty pop group Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers, has died at 84. Pickles established the act in Rotherham in 1989, featuring a cartoon rabbit in music videos and on album covers.
Group history and success
The group consisted of Pickles, his son Andrew, and Doncaster DJ and producer Les Hemstock. Throughout their career, they achieved five UK top 10 hits, including multiple number one singles, and released the UK top 10 album titled Jive Bunny The Album.
Legacy and recent activity
DJ Steve White, who knew Pickles personally, described the group's chart success as a "people's success story" that families could enjoy. In December 2024, Mastermix released a new production titled 3, 6, 9, which the company stated was intended to celebrate the origins of Jive Bunny with a modern twist.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Entertainment & Arts.
