Like moths to a flame, or London buses, suddenly from nowhere, one time Pulp members from the grey and misty past have begun to pop up round these parts.
After Mr Manners' arrival to this message board recently, I have now discovered that Steve Mackey's predecessor on bass guitar for Pulp has begun posting on Richard Hawley's forum.

Here's his introduction: Thought I'd send a quick message to the forum introducing myself to you all. I've been viewing the Hawley Forum for the last couple of years as I like Richard's music & have a keen interest in all good things which come out of my hometown, Sheffield. I'm currently living in Cornwall with my wife & kiddies having left Sheffield over 15 years ago. Whilst I was up North I was actively involved in the Sheffield scene with Pulp & another band called Lay of the Land which featured Rob Mitchell (RIP) & Steve Beckett, the founders of Warp. I'm looking forward to having a chat with members of the Forum from now on & wish you all the very best.
All the best
Steven Havenhand.


and a nice word or two on Jarvis:

I always found him to be very personable & a pleasure to be around. Total one off, I wish him well. One of my fave people I've met... My mum liked him. He came round for tea at our house before we played the take two in Atterciffe in 1987 (I think) - she still sends me cuttings from the The Sheffield Star whenever he's in. I saw him on The South Bank Show recently & fame doesn't appear to have changed him at all, he's still funny - I liked the bit where he was talking about the wall & the paint not quite matching up , Jarvis to a tee.



He's making music with some family and friends at the moment, not a million miles away from a Pulp type sound - their site is  http://www.myspace.com/thefridaynightband ;
His signature tag-line thingy at the end of his posts says "Ex-Pulp and proud" which is a nice touch.

Time for Sturdy to get the 'Revised and Updated 5th Anniversary Truth & Beauty' book out methinks. And maybe find out did he really play the bass that quietly.