{"id":16830,"date":"2025-11-20T12:35:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T16:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/mani-stone-roses-bassist-dies-aged-63-legendary-musician-mourned-by-bandmates\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T12:36:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T16:36:23","slug":"20622-mani-stone-roses-bassist-dies-aged-63-legendary-musician-mourned-by-bandmates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/20622-mani-stone-roses-bassist-dies-aged-63-legendary-musician-mourned-by-bandmates\/","title":{"rendered":"Mani Stone Roses bassist dies aged 63, legendary musician mourned by bandmates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gary “Mani” Mounfield<\/b>, founding bass player of the Stone Roses<\/b>, has died at age 63<\/b>. His brother Greg announced<\/b> the news on November 20, 2025<\/b> via Facebook. The iconic bassist shaped the legendary Madchester movement<\/b> of the late 1980s and 1990s<\/b>. His loss devastates fans worldwide who grew up with his grooves.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n

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  • Mani<\/b> was born on November 16, 1962<\/b> in Crumpsall, Manchester<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  • He co-founded the Stone Roses<\/b> in the early 1980s<\/b> with John Squire<\/b> and Ian Brown<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  • The band released their self-titled debut album in 1989<\/b>, becoming a cornerstone of Madchester.<\/li>\n
  • He later joined Primal Scream<\/b> from 1997 to 2012<\/b> before rejoining the Stone Roses.<\/li>\n
  • His wife Imelda died from cancer<\/b> in 2023<\/b>; he is survived by twin sons<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    What Happened to the Legendary Bassist<\/h2>\n

    The Stone Roses’ brother Greg Mounfield announced<\/b> his death with the heaviest of hearts. He posted the news on Facebook to his family and fans. His nephew also shared the announcement online. The music world erupted in tributes within hours of the announcement.<\/p>\n

    Ian Brown<\/b>, Mani’s bandmate, posted on X: “REST IN PEACE MANI X<\/b>.” Tim Burgess<\/b> of the Charlatans<\/b> called him “one of the absolute best in every way – such a beautiful friend”<\/b>. Other famous musicians paid their respects. Rowetta<\/b> of the Happy Mondays<\/b> also shared her grief online.<\/p>\n

    Mani had recently announced an extensive speaking tour. The tour would span from September 2026 to June 2027<\/b>. He promised to discuss pivotal moments. These included the Stone Roses’ legendary 1990 Spike Island gig<\/b>. The tour would revisit their 2011 comeback performances<\/b> as well. Fans were excited for his intimate reflections.<\/p>\n

    The Manchester Legend Who Changed Rock Music<\/h2>\n

    Gary “Mani” Mounfield<\/b> was born in Crumpsall<\/b>, North Manchester. He attended Xaverian College in Rusholme<\/b>. He left school at age 16<\/b>. Originally, he played guitar in early bands. Then he discovered his true calling on bass. “I found it more rewarding playing bass than rhythm,” Mani explained in 2000<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Mani formed the Fireside Chaps<\/b> with John Squire<\/b> and others in the early 1980s<\/b>. They later added Ian Brown<\/b> as vocalist. After several name changes, they became the Stone Roses<\/b>. They played their first official gig in October 1984<\/b>. The young Liam and Noel Gallagher<\/b> both saw them perform. They drew direct inspiration from the band.<\/p>\n

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    “I’ve always been into good old northern soul and funk grooves and it was like, ‘This is it’.”<\/p>\n