The Stone Roses bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield dies aged 63

Gary "Mani" Mounfield, former bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died at the age of 63.

Mounfield's brother, Greg, announced the news in a post on Facebook, writing, "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother."

Mounfield's death comes two years after the death of his wife, Imelda, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer in November 2020.

Just six days ago, Mounfield announced a conversation tour across the UK in 2026.

Aidan Shortall, promoter and lead booking agent with Up Close and Personal Promotions, booked Mounfield for a DJ set at The Grand Social in Dublin after Oasis' Croke Park gig.

As Shortall tells Hot Press, he and Mounfield had plans for another tour this time next year. The details were just beginning to be finalised when Shortall heard the news today.

"He was texting me just last week about the tour," Shortall says.

"The Stone Roses is one of my favourite bands, so the thought of being able to book a tour for him was a big moment for me. I was really looking forward to that getting announced in the next few weeks, but unfortunately, it won't be happening."

Recounting Mounfield's generosity with fans, Shortall says, "He took time with all the fans and was willing to give as much time as he had to them."

"A few people contacted me around the time of the DJ set, asking me if he would do video messages for them and stuff like that. And every time, he did them. He was more than happy to do anything for the fans."

Shortall also recalls seeing The Stone Roses perform "a monumental show" at Phoenix Park in 2012.

"Everything started with The Stone Roses, there'd be nothing else without The Stone Roses," Shortall says.

"I think this will make them even stronger than they ever were, really, because it'll raise the awareness of the band. He died at such a young age, so there will be a massive amount of conversation about this in the coming days. It's really unfortunate, though, that we'll never get to see The Stone Rose play live again. Even listening is not the same without him."

Shortall concludes, "We'll never get to see the likes of him again. He was the groovemaster."

The Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown paid tribute on X, writing, "Rest in peace Mani!"

REST IN PEACE MANi X

— Ian Brown (@ianbrown) November 20, 2025

Rowetta of The Happy Mondays wrote on X, "Back with your Imelda, Mani. Going to miss you so much."

"All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew & loved him," Rowetta said.

Back with your Imelda, Mani.
Going to miss you so much 💔💔💔

All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew & loved him ❤️ 🕊️ 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/1rLw7i2NVc

— Rowetta🎙 (@Rowetta) November 20, 2025

At the time of writing, the cause of death is unknown.

Mounfield is survived by his 13-year-old twin sons.

Revisit Hot Press' interviews with Mounfield in 2018 here and 2019 here.