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Stone Roses and Primal Scream Bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield Dead at 63

Gary Mounfield, famed bassist for The Stone Roses, has died at age 63, as announced by his brother Greg.
Mounfield joined The Stone Roses in 1987 and played on the band's two albums before their 1996 breakup.
He later performed with Primal Scream until 2011 and collaborated with other artists, including forming Freebass.
The musician is survived by his twin sons, Gene and George, while his wife Imelda died in 2023.
Tributes from fellow rock figures described him as a hero, including Ian Brown and Liam Gallagher.
The Stone Roses released two albums with Mounfield before their breakup and later reunion.
The report confirms Mounfield's death but does not disclose a cause.
Mounfield's career spanned roles in The Stone Roses, Primal Scream and the supergroup Freebass.
The obituary mentions Mounfield's personal losses, including his wife and his later life.
News outlets including Getty covered the announcement of Mounfield's death and tributes from peers.

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