General · 4 September 2026
John Pickles, who created Jive Bunny, dies aged 84
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John Pickles, who created the well-known novelty act Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers, passed away at 84. Jive Bunny was established by him in Rotherham in 1989, and the group achieved three UK chart-topping singles, one of which was "Swing The Mood". His company, Mastermix, called him "a true pioneer in the music industry" and a talented songwriter.
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