Tributes have been flowing in after the news of the death of Stone Roses bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield at the age of 63
“RIP our wonderful brother Mani. The greatest bass player and friend we could ever have wished for. X“ said the band on X
“Mani was our hero. Then he was our mate. He always used your name a lot when talking to you. One of the many things that made you glow when you’d been in his company. And he had the best stories because he forgot nothing. He never stopped being our hero. Never will. elbow x””
“We are really sorry and shocked to hear of the passing of Mani. He was a great guy, good fun and a father to two boys. Long may he live in the hearts and minds of all his family, friends and fans.” said New Order
Meanwhile The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess shared a touching memory along with a picture of them together, posting: “I shared this photo a week or so ago on Mani’s birthday. It never failed to bring a smile to my face – and that was exactly the same for the man himself. One of the absolute best in every way – such a beautiful friend Love you Mani x x Never to be forgotten.”
Mani joined the band in 1987 playing on both their iconic albums, until they first disbanded in 1996. He then went on to join Primal Scream and stayed with them until 2011, when the Stone Roses reformed.
His brother Greg announced the news on Facebook, writing:
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother. Gary Mani Mounfield RIP RKID.” In a follow-up comment he added: “Reunited with his beautiful wife Imelda.”
He had recently announced that he was going on an In Conversation Tour
