Yesterday, the pivotal Madchester scene misplaced one in all its greats. After a lifetime penning iconic anthems in The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, legendary bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has handed away on the age of 63.

Contemplating Mani had solely simply introduced a 2026 ‘Intimate Night With Gary Mani Mounfield’ tour, the information comes as a shock to followers. Mani’s brother, Greg Mounfield, first shared the information on his Fb web page, writing: “It’s with the heaviest of hearts that I’ve to announce the unhappy passing of my brother… RIP RKID.”

Later commenting on his personal submit, Greg notes that Mani will now be “reunited along with his lovely spouse Imelda”. Mani’s loss of life comes nearly precisely two years on from his spouse’s passing; Imelda handed away on 18 November 2023 after being identified with stage 4 bowel most cancers.

In wake of the information, The Stone Roses’ official X account has shared a photograph of a younger Mani. “RIP our fantastic brother Mani,” the submit reads. “The best bass participant and buddy we might ever have wished for. X”

RIP our fantastic brother Mani. The best bass participant and buddy we might ever have wished for. X pic.twitter.com/szEc70OZTN

— The Stone Roses (@thestoneroses) November 20, 2025

Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown has additionally posted his personal X tribute to the late bassist, writing a easy: “relaxation in peace Mani X”.

Elsewhere, different Mancunian musicians have been mourning the passing of one in all Manchester’s most interesting. The Every day Mail reported that Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher have been knowledgeable prematurely of the general public announcement, and Liam has since shared his condolences on social media. “In whole shock and completely devastated on listening to the information about Mani,” he writes. “My hero, RIP R Child.”

IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED ON HEARING THE NEWS ABOUT MANI MY HERO RIP RKID LG

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) November 20, 2025

Fellow Madchester legend, Comfortable Monday’s Shaun Ryder, has additionally shared some form phrases on X: “RIP Mani – my heartfelt condolences to his twin boys and all of his household X.”

Elsewhere, Comfortable Mondays singer Rowetta additionally posted her personal Instagram tribute. “Again together with your Imelda, Mani,” she writes. “Going to overlook you a lot…All my like to the boys, the household & all those that knew & cherished him.”

Manchester’s personal Liam Fray of The Courteeners additionally shared his personal sorrow over Mani’s passing. “Completely devastated to listen to the information about Mani,” he says. “That is what true disappointment looks like. Everybody who knew you’ll miss you a lot.”

“Thanks for the nice occasions, each one in all them was a privilege,” he continues. “Considering of all your loved ones and pals… Relaxation in Peace Brother x.”

Additional afield, different British music legends have additionally spoken out in gentle of the unhappy information. Fellow neo-psychedelia peer, The Verve’s Richard Ashcroft, shared his ideas on Instagram. “Mani was one of many loveliest, [most] constructive musicians to spend time with. He was a key ingredient to the band that impressed me to consider I might do that ‘music factor’.”

“He had the type, the swagger and the sound – however most significantly a heat coronary heart. My condolences to Greg, his sons and household. Relaxation in peace brother – now burst into heaven!”

The Jam’s Paul Weller shared a few of his personal “shock” over his “pricey brother Mani’s passing”, writing on X: “I nonetheless can’t consider it. For a little bit fella, he had an enormous persona, like his bass sound. A real one-off. We’re gonna miss you mate. Our ideas are with your loved ones members and particularly your two lads. One other very brilliant gentle has gone out. I’m so gutted.”

Elsewhere, Tim Burgess of The Charlatans additionally shared a photograph of him and Mani sporting a pair of grins. “I shared this photograph every week or so in the past on Mani’s birthday,” he writes on X. “It by no means didn’t convey a smile to my face… and that was precisely the identical for the person himself. One of many very best in each method – such a phenomenal buddy. Love you Mani x x.”

I shared this photograph every week or so in the past on Mani’s birthday
– It by no means didn’t convey a smile to my face – and that was precisely the identical for the person himself.

One of many very best in each method – such a phenomenal buddy

Love you Mani x x
By no means to be forgotten pic.twitter.com/Oop3be53CW

— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) November 20, 2025

Whereas Mani might now not be with us, he’ll undoubtedly dwell on by his Stone Roses and Primal Scream basslines. The opening of 1989’s I Wanna Be Adored is timeless – it’s an anthem that crosses boundaries, soundtracking blissed-out 90s raves and trendy cider-drenched and sticky-floored indie golf equipment alike.

So pop on a Mani observe at present – and, whether or not you’re indulging within the menacing punch of Primal Scream’s Exterminator, or floating on Stone Roses’ psychedelia-drenched cloud for I Am The Resurrection, simply ensure you respect these juicy basslines.