The UK music scene is in mourning following the death of Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, the legendary bassist for The Stone Roses, at the age of 63.
His brother, Greg Mounfield, announced the tragic news on social media on the afternoon of November 20, 2025. In a heartfelt Facebook post, he wrote: ‘It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother. Gary Mani Mounfield RIP.’
Details of His Passing
According to reports, the Primal Scream musician collapsed at home and could not be revived, despite an ambulance being called. The news of his death was shared with fellow Manchester music icons Noel and Liam Gallagher hours before the public announcement was made.
Mounfield's death comes two years after his wife, Imelda, lost her battle with cancer in 2023. The couple, who welcomed twins in 2013, are now described as being 'reunited', a sentiment echoed by his grieving family.
Outpouring of Tributes
Fellow Stone Roses bandmate and lead singer Ian Brown led the tributes, posting a simple but powerful message on X: ‘REST IN PEACE MANI X.’
Mani's nephew also paid tribute online, writing: ‘Unfortunately with sad news my uncle Gary Mani Mounfield from the stone roses has sadly passed away today. Thinking of his twins and my uncle Greg at this sad time. He will be reunited in heaven with his lovely wife Imelda.’
The grief extended across the music industry. Happy Mondays singer Rowetta expressed her sorrow, posting: ‘Going to miss you so much. All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew & loved him.’
ART for MCR, a Manchester charity, stated the city's beat ‘won’t ever be the same’, calling Mani a ‘true giant of this city’ and a massive influence on its music scene.
A Legacy in Music
Mani shot to fame as part of The Stone Roses, defining the sound of the Madchester era with his iconic basslines, including on tracks from their seminal 1990 Spike Island gig. After the band initially split in 1996, he joined Primal Scream.
In a career highlight, he left Primal Scream in 2011 to reunite with The Stone Roses for a hugely successful stadium tour.
His death comes less than a week after he announced ‘The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me’, an intimate in-conversation UK tour scheduled from September 2026 to May 2027, where he was set to reflect on his life and legendary career.
