On 20 November 2025, bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield, known for his work with The Stone Roses and later with Primal Scream, died at the age of 63. His death was confirmed by his brother Greg in a public post. ITV reported the news shortly after the announcement.
Mounfield was born in Manchester in November 1962 and joined The Stone Roses in 1987. He became part of the lineup that recorded the group’s influential 1989 debut album, which played a key role in shaping the Madchester sound. The rise of The Stone Roses in the late 1980s and early 1990s has been widely documented in British music history and is referenced in AP News and Wikipedia.
Following the band’s initial split in 1996, Mounfield joined Primal Scream, contributing to several releases and tours across the 2000s. He later rejoined The Stone Roses in 2011 when the band returned for a series of reunion shows and releases. His career history, band credits and recordings are detailed in Wikipedia’s entry on Mounfield.
Public tributes appeared across social media following the announcement of his death. Ian Brown wrote “Rest in peace Mani” while Liam Gallagher posted “My hero.” Coverage of the tributes appears in Sky News.
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