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December 22, 2025
Manchester music and football stars gather for funeral of Stone Roses’ Mani
Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller, David Beckham and former bandmates among the mourners at Manchester cathedral
TL;DR
- Gary “Mani” Mounfield, bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, was remembered at his funeral in Manchester Cathedral.
- Ian Brown described Mounfield as a "true musical comrade," "beautiful soul and spirit," and like a brother.
- Mourners included Paul Weller, Liam Gallagher, Peter Hook, Tim Burgess, Bez, David Beckham, and Gary Neville.
- Mounfield's coffin was carried by fellow musicians including Brown, Gallagher, Bobby Gillespie, Andrew Innes, John Squire, and Alan “Reni” Wren.
- Tributes emphasized Mounfield's love for family, friends, fishing, football, music, Lambrettas, and dancing.
- Bobby Gillespie shared memories of Mounfield's time with Primal Scream, calling him "funky" with a "rock'and'roll heart."
- Gillespie also paid tribute to Mounfield's late wife, Imelda.
- Mounfield had recently announced a UK speaking tour.
- A call was made for a 50ft solid gold statue to be erected in his memory in Manchester.
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