Stone Roses bassist Mani dies aged 63

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GARY “MANI” MOUNFIELD, best known as the bassist in the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died aged 63.

His brother announced his death on social media this afternoon. 

His death comes just days after he announced an intimate in-conversation tour for 2026/27 around the UK.

Mani was one of the most renowned bassists of his generation

Mani left school at 16 to join the Stone Roses and played on both the cult band’s albums. Fronted by singer Ian Browne, the Stone Roses were part of the 1990s ‘Madchester’ scene.

They had a distinctive guitar sound and received widespread critical acclaim. After several lineup changes and tension between the band and their label they formally disbanded in 1996.

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Mani would then go on to join Primal Scream.

The roses later reunited in 2011 for a world tour and released two singles. They broke up once again in 2017.

Though he was born in Manchester, the bassist’s mother coming from Athy, Co Kildare. 

He was honoured with a Made of Athy plaque in 2019.

He once said the Stone Roses would only reform after Manchester City won the European Cup

Though he was an avid Manchester United supporter, his Irish lineage meant that he was brought up to support the Republic’s national team. 

His wife Imelda passed away from cancer in November 2023. They have two sons. 

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