Mungo Jerry Keyboardist Steve Contostavlos Dies, Daughter Tulisa Pays Tribute

Tulisa, the N-Dubz singer, has publicly mourned the death of her father Steve Contostavlos, also known as Plato, who was a keyboardist for the 1970s British rock band Mungo Jerry. Sharing a childhood photo on Instagram, she expressed her enduring love and tribute, saying, "Love you pops, rest in peace. Forever my father's daughter." Her cousin and bandmate Dappy also paid tribute with a heartfelt post, highlighting the close family ties amid their grief. Tulisa has previously spoken about her unconventional relationship with her father, describing it as evolving into a friendship with mutual understanding. Steve Contostavlos played a significant role in both the 1970s music scene and in the early formation of N-Dubz, influencing Tulisa's passion for music from a young age. The singer also became her mother's primary carer at age 11 after her father left, with her mother battling schizoaffective disorder.