Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers creator John Pickles dies at 84

Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers creator John Pickles dies at 84

Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers consisted of Pickles, his son Andrew—who also served as a director for Mastermix—and Les Hemstock, a DJ and producer from Doncaster. Together, this trio created a unique musical project that gained significant attention.

The group achieved considerable success in the UK charts, earning a top 10 album titled *Jive Bunny The Album* along with five top 10 singles, including multiple number one hits. Their popularity was marked not only by their music but also through distinctive branding elements.

One notable aspect of the Jive Bunny phenomenon was the use of a cartoon rabbit as the face of the project. Album artwork prominently featured this animated character, while costumed performers appeared at promotional events to bring the rabbit to life for fans. This visual identity helped cement the group’s appeal.

Reflecting on the group’s impact, Steve White, a DJ familiar with Pickles, described their success as “a people’s success story,” emphasizing that it was “something that the family could enjoy.” In a recent development, Mastermix released a new track in December 2024 titled *3, 6, 9*, which the company described as “celebrating the origins of Jive Bunny while adding a modern twist.

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