Liam Gallagher and his partner Debbie Gwyther arrive at the funeral service of Gary "Mani" Mounfield(Image: PA)

Liam Gallagher and David Beckham among stars to pay tribute at Stone Roses' Mani's funeral

by · Liverpool Echo

The legendary bassist was laid to rest today after he died aged 63 last month

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Liam Gallagher and David Beckham were among the famous faces to pay their respects to Gary Mounfield at the legendary musician's funeral today. The Stone Roses and Primal Scream star, known by his nickname Mani, was laid to rest in a service at Manchester Cathedral on December 22.

The musician died aged 63 last month. He was part of The Stone Roses’ classic line-up alongside singer Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire and drummer Alan "Reni" Wren. He worked on the Manchester band’s well known 1989 self-titled debut album, which featured hits such as I Wanna Be Adored, She Bangs The Drums and I Am The Resurrection.

Ian Brown was in attendance at the funeral today as he paid tribute to his late bandmate. Asked by reporters what Mani meant to him, he said: "Everything. He’s a brother to me.”

Huge figures of British music such as Paul Weller and Oasis frontman Liam were also in attendance to pay tribute. After his death last month, Liam said he was “absolutely devastated” and described the bass player as his hero.

Mani was a Manchester United fan and former players, Gary Neville and David Beckham, arrived at the funeral today to pay tribute. A cortege started at 10am from Mani's home in Stockport, which travelled to Manchester Cathedral, when he was laid to rest at a service that started at 11.30am.

  1. David Beckham

    The retired footballer was in attendance at the funeral
    1 of 12(Image: Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror)

  2. Ian Brown

    The Stone Roses paid tribute to his late bandmate as he said he meant everything to him
    2 of 12(Image: Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror)

  3. Paul Weller

    The Jam frontman was emotional as he paid his respects to Mani
    3 of 12(Image: PA)

  1. Bez

    The Happy Mondays member, whose real name is Mark Berry, was in attendance at the funeral
    4 of 12(Image: Getty Images)

  2. Sally Lindsay

    The Coronation Street star was in attendance at the funeral
    5 of 12(Image: Getty Images)

  3. Gary Nveille

    The Sky Sports pundit arrived at the church with former teammate David Beckham
    6 of 12(Image: Getty Images)

  1. Peter Hook

    The New Order star arrived at the church to pay tribute to Mani
    7 of 12(Image: Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror)

  2. Andy Burnham

    The Mayor of Greater Manchester arriving at the service on Monday morning
    8 of 12(Image: Getty Images)

  3. Guy Garvey

    The Elbow singer was pictured arriving at Manchester Cathedral
    9 of 12(Image: PA)

  1. Rowetta

    Rowetta, who worked with Happy Mondays, arrives at the funeral
    10 of 12(Image: Getty Images)

  2. Tim Burgess

    The Charlatans frontman was close friends
    11 of 12(Image: Getty Images)

  3. Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs

    Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs (left) from Oasis arriving at the funeral service of Mani
    12 of 12(Image: PA)