The 1990s Britpop icons announced last year (10) they would be reteaming for a string of shows, and they took to the stage in Toulouse, France on Wednesday (25May11) for the first of their comeback gigs.
Guitarist Mark Webber has now opened up about the group's decision to reunite, revealing the passing of a mutual friend convinced them to go back to the band.
He tells BBC 6 Music, "I always thought we'd do something together again eventually, but when he died, I realised (we) should maybe grasp that opportunity."
Frontman Jarvis Cocker adds, "I think that (the death) had a lot to do with it. You suddenly realise you can't take things for granted."
But Cocker admits he has been feeling nervous ahead of the band's comeback shows: "I've had a few anxiety dreams already. The favourite is usually wandering through a festival, then looking at your watch and realising you should have been on stage 10 minutes ago. I've not had the one of being naked on stage yet."
Pulp will next perform on Friday (27May11) at the Primavera Sound festival in Spain.