story. Upon news of Rankine’s passing, Ladytron wrote on social media, "No Associates = No Ladytron" while saying that he was the "creator of amongst the most joyous magnificent pop music of all time." Band members Billy Mackenzie – lead vocals, guitar (1979–1990, 1993) (died 1997) Alan Rankine – guitars, keyboards (1979–1982, 1993) (died 2023) John Sweeney – drums (1979–1980) John Murphy – drums (1980–1981) (died 2015) Michael Dempsey – bass guitar (1980–1982) Steve Goulding – drums (1982–1983) Martha Ladly – keyboards, backing vocals (1982-1986) Miffy Smith - keyboards, saxophone (1983-1984) Martin Lowe – live guitar (1982) Ian McIntosh – live and radio session guitar (1982–1985) Steve Reid – guitar (1982–1984) Roberto Soave – bass guitar (1983–1985) Jim Russell – drums (1984) Howard Hughes – keyboards (1982–1990) Moritz von Oswald – drums, percussion (1985–1990) Discography Studio albums The Affectionate Punch (1980) Sulk (1982) Perhaps (1985) Wild and Lonely (1990) References External links Scottish new wave musical groups Scottish pop music groups Scottish musical duos British synth-pop new wave groups Musical groups established in 1979 Musical groups disestablished in 1990 Musicians from Dundee New wave duos Fiction Records artists Situation Two artists Beggars Banquet Records artists Sire Records artists Charisma Records artists V2 Records artists Warner Music Group artists Virgin Records artists Experimental pop musicians Rock music duos Scottish post-punk music groups 1979 establishments in Scotland 1990 disestablishments in Scotland