Tribute at Manchester Cathedral for Mani Mounfield, with note of solidarity from 1990s rock icons

Prominent figures from British 1990s music gathered at Manchester Cathedral to pay their respects to Mani Mounfield, the bassist of The Stone Roses and later Primal Scream. Mani, aged 63, died last month, following the loss of his wife Imelda Mounfield to stage 4 bowel cancer in 2020. The funeral drew a high-profile attendance including Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller, Bobbie Gillespie of Primal Scream, Bez of the Happy Mondays, and Tim Burgess among others, with many fans listening outside as the service played I Wanna Be Adored. The coffin, decorated with artwork from The Stone Roses’ debut album, was borne by Mani’s bandmates through Manchester Cathedral after a procession from Heaton Moor. Ian Brown described Mani as a “brother” and a “beautiful human being,” while friends recalled Mani’s influence in shaping the Manchester “Madchester” sound that blended indie, acid house, psychedelia, and pop. Mani’s musical journey continued with Primal Scream for 15 years before reuniting with The Stone Roses, leaving a lasting impact on fans and peers alike.