Known for his deep, swaggering grooves and down-to-earth charisma, Mounfield's influence extended well beyond the records he made. Gary "Mani" Mounfield, the legendary English bassist of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died at the age of 63. The news was confirmed on November 20, 2025, when his brother, Greg Mounfield, shared a brief but heartfelt message on Facebook. "IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THE SAD PASSING OF MY BROTHER GARY MANI MOUNFIELD. RIP RKID," the post read. Mounfield was a towering figure in British music — his unmistakable groove helping define the sound of the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was not long after his unfortunate death that tributes began pouring in. Liam Gallagher posted on X the same day, "IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield Dies Aged 63
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