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Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, Stone Roses and Primal Scream Bassist, Dies at 63

The family's Facebook announcement prompted tributes from peers, underscoring his role in shaping the Madchester sound.

Overview

  • His brother Greg confirmed the death in a Facebook post on November 20.
  • No cause of death has been disclosed by the family.
  • Mounfield co-founded The Stone Roses and later played with Primal Scream from 1996 to 2011 before reuniting with the Roses from 2011 to 2017.
  • Tributes from figures including Liam Gallagher, Ian Brown and Rough Trade praised his influence and musicianship.
  • He had recently announced a UK lecture tour for September 2026 to June 2027, and he leaves 12-year-old twin sons.