Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, the iconic bassist of The Stone Roses and later Primal Scream, has died at the age of 63. His death was announced on 20 November 2025.
Born in Crumpsall, Manchester, on 16 November 1962, Mani rose to national prominence as part of the Stone Roses’ classic line-up, contributing to their celebrated 1989 debut album.
His brother, Greg Mounfield, wrote: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield. RIP RKID.”
RIP our wonderful brother Mani. The greatest bass player and friend we could ever have wished for. X pic.twitter.com/szEc70OZTN
— The Stone Roses (@thestoneroses) November 20, 2025
Tributes have poured in across the music world. Liam Gallagher called him: “IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED ON HEARING THE NEWS ABOUT MANI MY HERO RIP RKID LG.” Ian Brown of the Stone Roses posted: “REST IN PEACE MANi X.”
IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED ON HEARING THE NEWS ABOUT MANI MY HERO RIP RKID LG
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) November 20, 2025
Mani’s bass playing was central to the Stone Roses’ sound—part of what defined the late-’80s/early-’90s “Madchester” scene—and later his work with Primal Scream added to his legacy.
He is survived by his twin sons, who were born in 2012, and his legacy remains a significant part of British (and Irish-inspired) rock history. His wife, Imelda, died of cancer in November 2023.
For our Irish readers, it’s worth noting Mani’s family roots in Ireland via his mother’s side and the pride with which he acknowledged that heritage.
