Pulp

Pulp is an English rock band formed in Sheffield in 1978, most prominently known for their rise to fame during the 1990s Britpop movement. The group was founded by frontman Jarvis Cocker and originally included a rotating lineup of musicians before stabilizing with key members such as Russell Senior, Candida Doyle, Nick Banks, Mark Webber, and Steve Mackey. Their early work in the 1980s garnered little commercial success, but their persistence paid off with the release of the album "His 'n' Hers" in 1994, which launched them to fame. Pulp achieved mainstream success with the follow-up album, "Different Class" (1995), featuring quintessential tracks like "Common People" and "Disco 2000." These songs, characterized by their witty social commentary and Cocker's sardonic lyricism, became anthems of the era. After releasing "This Is Hardcore" (1998) and "We Love Life" (2001), Pulp went on hiatus in 2002, briefly reuniting for live performances from 2011 to 2013. The band remains an influential force in British music, known for their unique blend of pop, glam rock, and insightful storytelling.