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The Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield dies aged 63
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, a key bassist in the Madchester scene, influenced British indie rock for over 30 years and was mourned worldwide after his death at 63.
- Breaking: Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's family announced his death on Facebook, with his brother Greg confirming he died at age 63.
- Mounfield joined The Stone Roses in 1987 and quickly became central, anchoring their debut album and helping define the Madchester movement in the late 1980s and early '90s.
- He rejoined The Stone Roses for reunion shows from 2011 to 2017 and played major gigs including Spike Island to 2,016 people, after joining Primal Scream post-1990s.
- Tributes flooded in from peers including Tim Burgess, who called him `One of the absolute best in every way`, while Manchester United paid tribute and Greg Mounfield confirmed the cause of death was not disclosed.
- His work on songs like `Fools Gold` helped fuse post-punk and dance influences, shaping British indie music, according to tributes from Burgess and others.
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Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, Stone Roses and Primal Scream Bassist, Passes Away at 63
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Stone Roses bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield, who played the iconic opening notes on the Manchester band's 1989 hit "I Wanna Be Adored" and later joined Primal Scream, has passed away. He was 63. Entertainment News | Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, Stone Roses and Primal Scream Bassist, Passes Away at 63.
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