Mani, real name Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, originally found fame as bassist for the Stone Roses, joining in 1987 and playing on both their iconic albums, until they first disbanded in 1996. He then went on to join Primal Scream and stayed with them until 2011, when the Stone Roses reformed.
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Earlier today, news of his passing was shared by Mani’s brother Greg, who wrote: “IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THE SAD PASSING OF MY BROTHER GARY MANI MOUNFIELD,” he posted on social media, as Manchester Evening News reports. “RIP RKID.”
The news came just over a week after announcing a UK-wide in conversation tour that was set to take place next year.
Now, The Libertines have paid tribute to the bass player on social media, sharing footage from the time they covered The Stone Roses’ iconic hit ‘Waterfall’ during a gig in Manchester in 2024 at the city’s Albert Hall.
Posting the footage on Instagram, the band wrote: “Truly heartbreaking news, this one’s for you Mani.
