Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers creator dies at 84
Tributes are paid to John Pickles, who formed the novelty pop act in Rotherham in 1989.
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"It was something that the family could enjoy."
— Steve White , Celebrity
Key People
Andrew Pickles is the son of John Pickles and director for Mastermix.
John Pickles is a 'postcode gardener' with Friends of the Earth.
Les Hemstock is a DJ and producer who was part of Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers.
Steve White is a DJ who personally knew John Pickles.
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Tributes are paid to John Pickles, who formed the novelty pop act in Rotherham in 1989.
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