8 h. ago The mischievous genius of Mani: 'A unifying character in alt

The world of music is in shock over the death of Mani, the much-loved Manchester musician who not only transformed two iconic bands but united audiences with his infectious playing and personal charm

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12 h. ago Mani’s writhing, relentless bass was the Stone Roses’ secret sauce – it taught indie kids how to dance | Alexis Petridis

His love of ‘good northern soul and funk’ was always in evidence and had a lasting impact on alternative musicGary ‘Mani’ Mounfield dies aged 63By any metric, the rise of the Stone Roses was a sudden and remarkable thing. It took place over the course of 12 months. At the start of 1989, they were just a local cause of excitement in Manchester, largely ignored by the traditional outlets for alternative rock in Britain. John Peel wasn’t a fan. The music press had barely mentioned their most recent single, Elephant Stone. They were barely able to fill even a more modest London venue such as Dingwalls. But by November they were huge. Their single Fools Gold had entered the charts at No 8 and their performance was the big attraction on that week’s Top of the Pops – a barely imaginable state of affairs for most indie bands in the late 80s.In retrospect, you can find any number of reasons why the Stone Roses cut such an extraordinary path, clearly attracting a far bigger and broader audien...

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12 h. ago Leave your tribute to The Stone Roses' Mani as music legends mourn sudden death at 63

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher said he was in 'total shock' and feeling 'devastated' after hearing the news of Gary Mounfield's death

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13 h. ago Gary Mani Mounfield's life in music as Stone Roses bassist dies aged 63

Mani leaves a musical legacy born in Madchester

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14 h. ago Stone Roses' Mani dies as bandmate Ian Brown issues heartbreaking four word message

A number of tributes have been played to Gary Mani Mounfield including one from bandmate Ian Brown

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14 h. ago Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies aged 63

Ian Brown and Tim Burgess were among those to pay tribute to Mani, whose death was announced by his brother and nephewGary “Mani” Mounfield, best known as a founding member and bassist of the Stone Roses, has died aged 63. The cause of death has not been shared.His brother Greg Mounfield posted the news on Facebook: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother.” His nephew also shared the news. Continue reading...

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