Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, Stone Roses & Primal Scream Bassist, Dies at 63
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, a famous bassist from the bands The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, died at the age of 63.
His friend Ian Brown from The Stone Roses shared the sad news on social media.
Mani was part of The Stone Roses' classic lineup and played on their first album.
He later joined Primal Scream and made music with them for many years.
Many people who knew him, like Tim Burgess from The Charlatans, said nice things about him after he died.
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, passed away at 63
His former bandmate Ian Brown confirmed the news via social media
Mounfield was a founding member of The Stone Roses and played on their debut album
He joined Primal Scream in 1997 and recorded five albums with them
Tributes poured in from fellow musicians, including Tim Burgess of The Charlatans
- Who
- Gary 'Mani' Mounfield
- What
- died
- When
- at the age of 63
- Where
- not specified
- Why
- not specified
Cause of Death
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- Born
- 16 November 1962 in Crumpsall, Manchester
- Education
- Attended Xaverian College in Rusholme
- Joined The Stone Roses
- 1983
- Spouse
- Imelda (deceased)
- Children
- Twin sons, Gene Clarke and George Christopher