{"id":768505,"date":"2026-02-16T15:55:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/768505\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T15:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:55:20","slug":"mural-planned-for-the-stone-roses-legend-mani-in-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/768505\/","title":{"rendered":"Mural planned for The Stone Roses legend Mani in Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mani<\/p>\n

(Credits: Publicity)<\/p>\n

Mon 16 February 2026 14:24, UK <\/p>\n

A crowdfunder has been launched in order to pay for a mural of The Stone Roses bassist Gary \u2018Mani<\/a>\u2018 Mounfield in Failsworth, Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n

Mounfield sadly died at his home in Heaton Moor, Greater Manchester, on November 20th, aged 63, in his sleep<\/a>\u00a0due to respiratory issues caused by his long-standing lung condition, emphysema. <\/p>\n

He was later laid to rest at Manchester Cathedral, with Ian Brown<\/a> and Bobby Gillespie speaking eloquently about their former bandmate. <\/p>\n

Notably, during his eulogy, Brown called for Manchester to honour Mounfield with a 50-foot gold statue, and while that is yet to materialise, a mural is on the cards.<\/p>\n

Grit Studios have stepped up to launch the crowdfunder, aiming to raise \u00a310,000 and celebrate Mani in Failsworth, which is where he was brought up. <\/p>\n

Any profits will be donated to Maggie\u2019s Centre in Manchester, which is a charity that was close to Mani and his wife Imelda\u2019s hearts while she underwent treatment for cancer.<\/p>\n

John Macaulay, co-founder of Grit Studios, said in a statement of the planned mural, \u201cMani was one of the warmest, funniest and most generous people I\u2019ve ever known. He had time for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added of his personal connection to the late musician, \u201cThe work we did together in China over a decade ago genuinely changed the course of my life, and without Mani, GRIT Studios probably wouldn\u2019t exist. He encouraged us, believed in us, and inspired us to think big. Having him involved as a DJ and supporter of what we were trying to build meant everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

Macauley also acknowledged Brown\u2019s speech, reflecting, \u201cWe loved Ian Brown\u2019s beautiful words about Mani in Manchester Cathedral and his suggestion of a 50-foot gold statue! You never know \u2013 it might happen in the future, but for now we\u2019ll focus on a mural \u2013 it feels like the least we can do to honour someone who gave so much to Manchester and to the people around him.<\/p>\n

He then described the outpouring of love shown to Mani following his death as \u201cincredible\u201d and stated it \u201chas shown just how deeply he was loved\u201d.<\/p>\n

According to Macauley, the aim for the mural is for it to be \u201ca way for fans to come together, pay tribute and create something very special for the community, as well as raising funds for Maggie\u2019s which was so important to Mani and Imelda\u201d.<\/p>\n

As of writing, the crowdfunder<\/a> has already raised more than \u00a34,600 and is approaching 50 per cent of its target.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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