"Manchester United is deeply saddened by the news that Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, the much-loved bass player with The Stone Roses, has passed away aged 63. A lifelong Red and friend of the club, Mani rose to prominence as part of the seminal Manchester band of the 1980s and 1990s. He later joined Primal Scream and played with them until rejoining the Roses for a worldwide reunion tour."
"Mani was a founding member and long-time bassist of iconic Manchester band The Stone Roses, along with lead singer Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire and drummer Alan Reni Wren. He was also part of Primal Scream before The Stone Roses reformed after a 15-year split in 2011. Mani was also a lifelong fan of Manchester United, often watching games at Old Trafford, where the Stone Roses still form a familiar part of the regular pre-match playlist."
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, founding bassist of The Stone Roses and former member of Primal Scream, has died aged 63. Family announced his passing with a statement from his brother and a comment noting he is reunited with his wife Imelda. Mani's career included the Stone Roses' reformation after a 15-year split in 2011 and worldwide reunion tours. Mani was a lifelong Manchester United supporter who often attended Old Trafford and performed a DJ set in the United fanzone before the Europa League final in Bilbao. The club noted that his music plays on matchdays and offered condolences to his loved ones.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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