Tributes pour in after death of The Stone Roses bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield at age 63

Tributes have poured in from the music world after the death of Gary "Mani" Mounfield, former bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, 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.

The Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown was among the first to pay tribute on X, writing, "Rest in peace Mani!"

REST IN PEACE MANi X

— Ian Brown (@ianbrown) November 20, 2025

Primal Scream bassist Simone Butler posted a photo of herself and Mounfield on Instagram, writing she was "truly in shock" at the news.

"An incredible loss to everyone who knew and loved him," Butler said.

"The moment u met Mani u loved him . The most brilliant and wickedly sharp sense of humour and the biggest heart and generosity. The smile in that first pic was so absolutely him. He called me his scorpio bass sister . My heart is breaking for his boys , family and loved ones . Was meant to see him tmro in Manchester . A terrible and sad loss . An amazing person, so so loved by everyone all over the world X just heartbreaking ."

 

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Fellow Manchester rockers Elbow said Mani "was our hero, then he was our mate."

"He always used your name a lot when talking to you," Elbows said.

"One of the many things that made you glow when you’d been in his company. And he had the best stories because he forgot nothing. He never stopped being our hero. Never will."

Mani was our hero. Then he was our mate. He always used your name a lot when talking to you. One of the many things that made you glow when you’d been in his company. And he had the best stories because he forgot nothing. He never stopped being our hero. Never will. elbow x pic.twitter.com/bBORhTVU0i

— elbow (@Elbow) November 20, 2025

Manchester United, of which Mounfield was an avid fan, posted condolences to who they described as "a Manchester music icon and a passionate, lifelong Red."

A Manchester music icon and a passionate, lifelong Red.

Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield 🙏

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 20, 2025

Liam Gallagher wrote he was "IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED ON HEARING THE NEWS" of Mounfield's death while brother Noel posted a photo of Mounfield and added, "It was a pleasure to have known you."

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

English musician Paul Weller posted a series of photos of him with Mounfield, expressing shock at his "dear brother Mani's passing."

"For a little fella, he had a big personality, like his bass sound," Weller said.

"A true one-off. We’re gonna miss you mate. Our thoughts are with your family members and especially your two lads. Another very bright light has gone out. I'm so gutted."

We’re all still shocked about our dear brother Mani’s passing. I still can’t believe it. For a little fella, he had a big personality, like his bass sound. A true one-off.

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— Paul Weller (@paulwellerHQ) November 20, 2025

New Order paid tribute on X, writing, "We are really sorry and shocked to hear of the passing of Mani. He was a great guy, good fun and a father to two boys. Long may he live in the hearts and minds of all his family, friends and fans."

Emily Eavis, co-organiser of Glastonbury Festival among other music events, took to Instagram to express how "gutted" she felt at the news.

"I loved him - he was a true one off," Eavis said.

"I’ve known him since I was a teenager, when he turned up for Pilton Party in 1995 to play a surprise gig with the Stone Roses and shared some amazing times with him. I’ll never forget him taking me under his wing when, in Japan a few years later, and without a lift back to the airport, he took me on the Primal Scream tour bus from Fuji Festival to Tokyo.

"He was always up for a big chat, a joke or hug, and he was such a joy to watch on stage. He didn’t try to be cool, he was just himself always and I think that’s one of the many reasons he was so loved. For me personally he was very supportive over the years, cheering me on and always ready with a laugh and a smile, even in tough times."

 

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

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