Tributes have been paid to Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield, who has died aged 63.
Mounfield’s death was announced “with the heaviest of hearts” by his brother Greg on Facebook.
Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown posted on social media: “Rest in peace Mani x”.
Liam Gallagher posted: "In total shock and absolutely devastated on hearing the news about Mani. My hero, RIP R Kid."
Fellow artists including The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess, Echo And The Bunnymen and Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder and vocalist Rowetta have also paid tribute (see below).
Mounfield was a founding member of the Stone Roses and his sinuous basslines were a key element in the success of the Manchester band’s 1989 self-titled debut album. Although it only just cracked the Top 20 the following year, peaking at No.19, the LP stuck around and produced multiple charting singles, becoming a musical touchstone for a generation. The impact of the album from a British guitar band arguably paved the way for Oasis.
The Stone Roses album has post-1994 sales of 1,651,081, according to the Official Charts Company.
Mounfield also played on the long-awaited follow-up, Second Coming (1994), following the band’s signing to Geffen Records in the US. It has post-1994 UK sales of 674,079. The album suffered from the huge weight of expectation around the band's return, although it did deliver their highest-charting single, Love Spreads, which peaked at No.2.
The Stone Roses split in 1996 but were reunited after 15 years in 2011. Although they released a couple of new songs – All For One and Beautiful Thing, both Top 40 singles – a much-anticipated third album never materialised. Nevertheless, the band’s comeback was rapturously received at their joyous live shows, which introduced the Stone Roses to a new generation.
Between 1996 and 2011, Mounfield was bassist for Primal Scream, touring and recording with the band.
The BBC reported that Mounfield's wife, Imelda, died in November 2023, three years after she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. The couple had twin boys, who were born in 2013.
Mounfield had booked a speaking tour of venues for 2026 to share his experiences in the Stone Roses and Primal Scream.
PHOTO: Mani performing in 2016 (Kieran Frost/Redferns/Getty Images)
REST IN PEACE MANi X
— Ian Brown (@ianbrown) November 20, 2025
IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED ON HEARING THE NEWS ABOUT MANI MY HERO RIP RKID LG
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) November 20, 2025
I shared this photo a week or so ago on Mani’s birthday
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) November 20, 2025
- It never failed to bring a smile to my face - and that was exactly the same for the man himself.
One of the absolute best in every way - such a beautiful friend
Love you Mani x x
Never to be forgotten pic.twitter.com/Oop3be53CW
The perfect example of how a bassist can be the beating heart of a band.
— Rough Trade (@RoughTrade) November 20, 2025
A legendary player with Primal Scream, the backbone of The Stone Roses' groove. RIP Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield x pic.twitter.com/SPASHeJYSp
I’m absolutely gutted to hear the news about Mani, who I have always loved and always will love, deeply and forever. Like a brother.
— Echo & the Bunnymen (@Bunnymen) November 20, 2025
I am in shock to be honest. Please tell me I’m just having a bad, bad dream.
My thoughts and feelings and Manilove to all of his family from me
Mac… pic.twitter.com/AHinegMh5j
RIP Mani - my heartfelt condolences to his twin boys and all of his family X pic.twitter.com/6LGbn1SCKq
— Shaun Ryder (@ShaunryderX) November 20, 2025
Back with your Imelda, Mani.
— Rowetta???? (@Rowetta) November 20, 2025
Going to miss you so much ????????????
All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew & loved him ?? ????? ????? pic.twitter.com/1rLw7i2NVc
A Manchester music icon and a passionate, lifelong Red.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 20, 2025
Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield ????
My heart is broken. Found out this morning and just felt low as it gets all day.
— Reverend&TheMakers (@Reverend_Makers) November 20, 2025
Mani was my musical hero and just a lovely genuine human. When my Dad died , he offered me the warmest and best advice. No fuss, privately, straight up and always available to everyone.
I’m a bit… pic.twitter.com/OM0FgseUPR
So saddened to hear the news about Mani. An inspiration to us …. And the greatest bass player there ever was. He was always a true gent whenever our paths crossed. Absolutely lost for words. We’ve lost a legend. Sending all our love to his friends and family. ?? pic.twitter.com/3l9xc3JSJh
— Shed Seven (@shedseven) November 20, 2025
RIP Mani. ????
— The Coral (@thecoralband) November 20, 2025
The basslines that soundtracked our boyhood, and so much more…
“ Your star will shine again someday…” pic.twitter.com/y5Bv9ouyz1
Sad and shocked to hear the news. RIP Mani. Beautiful man, Manchester Icon, a huge talent with huge heart and one of our first industry supporters as a band. You will be missed massively ?? X
— KasabianHQ (@KasabianHQ) November 20, 2025
Oh God. Mani… words just fail me this time, they really do. I cannot believe it. Sending all my love to his family. This is so sad. RIP mate. Love Hooky. X
— Peter Hook (@peterhook) November 20, 2025
