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An emotional interview captured the moment that Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield reflected on how the tragic loss of his mum resulted in the rock band forming for a huge reunion.

It was announced on Thursday (November 20) that the British rock musician, from Crumpsall, had died aged 63. The bass guitarist rose to fame after forming The Stone Roses in the 1980s, later joining band Primal Scream.

Tributes have since been flooding in across the music world after the announcement of his death was made, including from Liam Gallagher, Kasabian, Echo and the Bunnymen and New Order's Peter Hook.

Back in 2011, Mani had left Primal Scream to rejoin the Stone Roses as part of a huge reunion, with them announcing their huge return after 15 years. The following year, the ban

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