Gary “Mani” Mounfield, legendary bassist for The Stone Roses and later Primal Scream, has died aged 63.
His brother announced the news in an emotional message on social media, writing that it was “with the heaviest of hearts” that he shared Mani’s passing.
“Reunited with his beautiful wife Imelda,” he added. Mani is believed to have died at home, The Mirror reports.
Family Members Share Heartfelt Tributes
Tributes from loved ones quickly followed. Mani’s nephew wrote on X that the family was heartbroken by the loss.
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“Unfortunately with sad news my uncle Gary Mani Mounfield from the Stone Roses has sadly passed away today,” he shared. “Thinking of his twins and my uncle Greg at this sad time. He will be reunited in heaven with his lovely wife Imelda. RIP Manni, your annoying nephew.”
The messages echoed a deep family grief, especially after the earlier death of Mani’s wife Imelda, whom he frequently credited as his anchor.
Death Comes Days After Announcing Conversation Tour
News of Mani’s passing arrives just days after he announced an intimate spoken-word conversation tour. The run was set to take place between September 2026 and June 2027, with dates planned across the UK. The format was designed to give fans a rare chance to hear Mani reflect on his decades in music, from The Stone Roses’ rise to stardom to his influential years with Primal Scream.
The tour promised behind-the-scenes stories, personal reflections and deep dives into some of the most iconic moments in British rock.
Remembering the Iconic Spike Island Era
According to the tour’s official website, one of the events Mani planned to revisit was The Stone Roses’ legendary Spike Island gig – a show Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher once described as “the blueprint for my band.” The performance remains one of the most mythologized moments in UK music history, symbolizing the peak of the Madchester era.
The Stone Roses. Credit: Mike Prior / Getty Images.
Mani’s role in crafting the band’s sound made him a defining figure not only in The Stone Roses’ groundbreaking work but also across the wider British alternative scene. His musicianship, energy and unmistakable bass lines helped shape the sound of an era.
As fans, fellow musicians and family members process the loss, Mani is being remembered as both a towering musical influence and a devoted husband, father and brother whose legacy stretches far beyond the stage.
