Gary 'Mani' Mounfield: Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist dies aged 63

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Link: Gary 'Mani' Mounfield: Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist dies aged 63 - BBC News

 

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Gary "Mani" Mounfield, bassist with legendary Manchester band the Stone Roses, has died at the age of 63.

 

Mounfield's bass playing was an integral part of the Stone Roses' "baggy" sound, and later reunited with his bandmates for their comeback tour in 2012.

 

He joined another seminal group, Primal Scream, in 1996 and played with them for 15 years.

 

The musician's brother Greg announced his death "with the heaviest of hearts" in a post on Facebook, external. Oasis singer Liam Gallagher led the tributes, posting, external: "In total shock and absolutely devastated on hearing the news about Mani. My hero, RIP R Kid." ...