Tributes have been paid to the late bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, who passed away aged 63.
Mounfield came to prominence as bassist for the Stone Roses, joining the band in 1987 until they disbanded in 1996. In that period, he played on both their iconic albums. Following their disbandment, Mani joined Primal Scream, playing with them until 2011, when the Stone Roses reformed.
His death has now been confirmed by his brother Greg, just over a week after announcing a UK-wide in conversation tour.
Greg wrote: “IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THE SAD PASSING OF MY BROTHER GARY MANI MOUNFIELD". Adding: “RIP RKID".
Following the news of his death, tributes were paid to Mounfield.
“Truly in shock at this. An incredible loss to everyone who knew and loved him. The moment u met Mani u loved him. The most brilliant and wickedly sharp sense of humour and the biggest heart and generosity. The smile in that first pics was so absolutely him. He called me his scorpio bass sister. My heart is breaking for his boys, family and loved ones. Was meant to see him tmro in Manchester", Primal Scream's Simone Butler said. “A terrible and sad loss. An amazing person, so so loved by everyone all over the world X just heartbreaking".
Stone Roses' Ian Brown added his own tribute: “REST IN PEACE MANi X”, while The Stone Roses also shared tribute from their official account, writing: “RIP our wonderful brother Mani. The greatest bass player and friend we could ever have wished for".
“Going to miss you so much,” wrote former Happy Mondays singer Rowetta, as she also paid tribute to Mani’s late wife Imelda. “All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew and loved him".
Other artists to pay tribute include Liam Gallagher, who said that he was “in total shock” and “absolutely devastated” to hear of Mani's passing.
Happy Monday's singer Rowetta paid tribute to Mani, as well as his late wife Imelda, writing: “All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew and loved him".
