Tributes are being shared across the music world following the death of Gary “Mani” Mounfield, the influential English bassist known for shaping the sound of The Stone Roses and later Primal Scream.
News of his death on November 20 was confirmed by his brother, Greg Mounfield, who wrote on Facebook: “It is with the deepest hearts that I must announce the sad passing of my brother Gary Mani Mounfield. RIP RKID.”
Liam Gallagher was one of the first to respond publicly, posting on The Stone Roses’ frontman Ian Brown added a short message of his own: “REST IN PEACE MANI X.”
Happy Mondays’ Rowetta paid a personal tribute, writing: “Back with you Imelda, Mani. I’m going to miss you so much. All my love to the boys, the family and everyone who knew and loved him.”
Sharing a photo, The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess warmly remembered Mounfield: “One of the absolute best in every way – such a beautiful friend. I love you Mani xx never to be forgotten.”
Ian McCulloch of Echo and the Bunnymen expressed his sadness, saying: “I’m absolutely gutted to hear the news about Mani, who I have always loved and always will love, deeply and forever… Like a brother. I’m in shock to be honest.”
Mounfield’s death comes almost two years after his wife, Imelda, died from stage four colon cancer. The couple shared twin sons, Gene and George, and raised more than £100,000 for cancer charities.
Born in North Manchester in 1962, Mani grew up immersed in the city’s music culture, drawn to funk, Motown, northern soul and the punk spirit of bands like The Clash.
His early passion for bass eventually led him to The Stone Roses, cementing his place in Manchester music history.
