Stone Roses' Mani's heartbreaking final post days before death
Mani from the Stone Roses has died(Image: Getty Images)The last social media post of Gary 'Mani' Mounfield revealed the much-loved musician's excitement for an upcoming UK-wide conversational tour. The Stone Roses bassist has passed away at the age of 63, his brother Greg revealed on Facebook on Thursday.Greg wrote: "IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THE SAD PASSING OF MY BROTHER GARY MANI MOUNFIELD. RIP RKID." No details about Mani's death have yet been officially shared.The Crumpsall native appeared to have big plans for next year, announcing a solo tour of the UK just over a week ago. Last Thursday, Mani revealed a 69-date schedule that would have seen him visit much of Britain throughout late 2026 and early 2027.The tour was titled: The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me - An Intimate Evening with Gary 'Mani' Mounfield.In the caption, Mani wrote: "I think @mm embarking on what could be my final road trip….. Getting too old now…. Anyway, there's a lot to go at…. Anybody wanting to hear slaggings off of bandmates … or titbits of dirt, conjecture & gossip…. I'm not that guy… I will be giving my skewed vision of my own life, I never did, and would never rat on my comrades… hope you come out and say hello.""FOLLOW LIVE TRIBUTES HERECountless fans and fellow musicians have paid tribute to the Mancunian legend since the news broke this afternoon. Happy Mondays singer Rowetta wrote on X: "Going to miss you so much. All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew & loved him."ART for MCR, an organisation raising money for Manchester charities through musical events, noted the city's beat "won't ever be the same".ManiSharing an image of the musician, they wrote: "Unreal this. Absolutely numbed us. We’re gutted to hear of the passing of Gary “Mani” Mounfield — a true giant of this city and a massive influence on anyone who’s ever picked up a guitar or stepped on a stage round here."Honestly, The groove, the attitude, the spirit… he shaped so much of the music that shaped us. This one really hurts. Everyone proper proper loved him. I remember crying my eyes out watching them at the Heaton Park gigs."READ MORE: Life of Stone Roses' Mani shown in 10 brilliant photos after tragic deathThey added "All our love goes out to the Mounfield family, the Roses community, and everyone feeling this loss today. Rest easy Mani. Manchester’s beat won’t ever be the same."Mani shot to fame with the Stone Roses but they went their separate ways in 1996 and he went on to join Primal Scream. But in 2011, he announced he had left the band to reunite with the Stone Roses for a huge stadium tour.
