Pulp
Pulp was a British rock band formed in Sheffield, England, in 1978. The group was led by singer and lyricist Jarvis Cocker and became one of the leading bands of the Britpop movement in the 1990s. Although the band went through several lineup changes in its early years, the classic lineup solidified in the early 1990s with Cocker, guitarist and violinist Candida Doyle, guitarist Mark Webber, drummer Nick Banks, and bassist Steve Mackey. Pulp struggled for commercial success throughout the 1980s but gained critical recognition with their 1994 album *His 'n' Hers*. The band's popularity skyrocketed with the release of *Different Class* in 1995, which featured hit singles like "Common People" and "Disco 2000." The album won the prestigious Mercury Music Prize and established the band as a defining voice of British culture at the time. Known for their witty, observational lyrics and theatrical performances, Pulp stood out for their focus on class, desire, and social alienation. Their follow-up albums, including *This Is Hardcore* in 1998 and *We Love Life* in 2001, showcased a darker and more introspective side of the band. Pulp went on hiatus in the early 2000s, reuniting for a series of shows in 2011 and again in 2023, celebrating their legacy with fans. Despite not releasing new material since their initial breakup, Pulp's influence has endured, and they remain one of the most iconic British bands of their era.
