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.