Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the legendary bass player and founding member of The Stone Roses, has died aged 63. His cause of death has not been revealed. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother,” sibling Greg Mounfield posted on Facebook. Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown confirmed the news shortly afterward, writing “Rest in Peace Mani” in a post on X. Oasis’ Liam Gallagher also reacted to the news, writing “In total shock and absolutely devastated on hearing the news about Mani, my hero”. Rough Trade Records also paid tribute to Mounfield, calling him “the perfect example of how a bassist can be the beating heart of a band”. Born in Manchester, U.K., Mounfield rose to fame as a member of the Stone Roses, whose 1989 self-titled debut album was hail

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