The Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist died this week aged 63
Paddy McGuinness’ ‘Morning Plotters!’ broadcasts live from Salford on Radio 2(Image: bbcradio2/TikTok)
Paddy McGuinness made a touching tribute to Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield after his sudden death aged 63.
The Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist died aged 63. The musician’s brother Greg Mounfield announced his death on Thursday (November 20).
He wrote on Facebook: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother Gary Mani Mounfield. RIP RKID.”
The news of Mani’s death was announced almost exactly two years after the death of his wife Imelda, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2020 and passed away in 2023.
Greg added in a comment below the post: “Reunited with his beautiful wife Imelda.”
Stone Roses star Mani with wife Imelda Mounfield(Image: Paul Husband)
In his Radio 2 show ‘Morning Plotters!’ on Sunday (November 23), which broadcast from Salford, Paddy issued a tribute to the “Manchester legend”, describing his death as a “sad loss for the city”.
Paddy said: “Following the sad news of the passing of Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield we’re playing tribute to The Stone Roses and Primal Scream’s legendary bassist.”
He added: “I’ve got to say, I’ve met Mani numerous times over the years. He’s a complete Manchester legend and he always had time for me. Such a sad loss for the city.”
Before playing The Stone Roses’ ‘Waterfall’, he said: “This one’s for you, pal.”
Stone Roses star Mani died at the age of 63(Image: PA)
From Crumpsall in Manchester, Mani rose to fame after joining The Stone Roses in the 1980s. Playing on both of the band’s albums, Mounfield was in the Stone Roses until they disbanded in 1996, later joining Primal Scream. In 2011, he announced that he had left Primal Scream to reform the Stone Roses.
Following the news of his death tributes have been paid from across the world of music, including from Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown. He simply wrote: “REST IN PEACE MANi X.”
A post shared by Stone Roses read: “RIP our wonderful brother Mani. The greatest bass player and friend we could ever have wished for.”