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“After I stopped touring with Ian Brown, people would ask him, ‘Where’s that Asian Jimi Hendrix that plays with you?’” From the Stone Roses to Paul Weller, poverty to ’59 Les Pauls, Aziz Ibraham shares his remarkable story

The Manchester-born guitarist and composer landed his dream gig with The Stone Roses in 1996, then everything changed

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“I was geared up to play Steve Vai solos. But they sent me in a completely different direction”: How John Squire’s replacement had to reinvent his playing when he joined the Stone Roses

Aziz Ibrahim says replacing the beloved guitarist was “bittersweet” – and he had a tough time settling into the gig

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“Somebody handed me a ’59 Les Paul and said, ‘That’s yours to play.’ I went from poverty one minute to having the world’s ultimate guitars in my care”: The underrated Stone Roses guitarist whose life changed completely after landing the highly-coveted gig

Aziz Ibrahim recalls the exact moment he was asked to replace co-founding guitarist John Squire in the legendary British band – a call that also came with a treasure trove of high-end gear

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“Primal Scream was the loudest band I’ve ever played with. We were using Super Leads and cranking them”: Little Barrie’s Barrie Cadogan on tone secrets of the alt-blues power trio and pinch-me moments with Liam Gallagher and John Squire

Nine years on from tragedy, Cadogan shares the story of his trio’s new album, the joy of vintage fuzz and the genius of John Squire

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Liam Gallagher teases new collaboration with John Squire

Liam Gallagher has teased he is working on something "Biblical" with John Squire, though stopped short of confirming they are making another record.

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Shaun Ryder missed Mani’s funeral due to pneumonia

Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder was forced to miss Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's funeral last month because he was struck down with a bout of pneumonia.

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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

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Liam Gallagher carries Mani's coffin at funeral

Oasis star Liam Gallagher was among the pallbearers at Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's funeral in Manchester on Monday (22.12.25) with the rocker along those carrying the coffin which was decorated the artwork seen on the cover of the Stone Roses' debut album.

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In Pictures: He was adored – Star-studded send-off for Stone Roses’ Mani

Gary Mounfield died last month at the age of 63.

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Liam Gallagher carries Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's coffin at Stone Roses bassist's funeral

Gallagher carried the coffin alongside fellow Stone Roses members Alan “Reni” Wren and John Squire

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Liam Gallagher and David Beckham attend Stone Roses bassist Mani’s funeral

Music legends and footballers joined fans for Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield’s service at Manchester Cathedral

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Stars and hundreds of fans gather for Stone Roses bassist Mani’s funeral

Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield died last month at the age of 63.

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“You always get some guitar player stealing everyone’s thunder. Bass is mega-important – anyone who’s got an ounce of groove in them realises that”: How a hypnotic ‘Mani’ bassline propelled one of the Stone Roses’ finest moments

Mani famously played a paint-splattered Rickenbacker El Dorado bass through a Mesa/Boogie rig on this 1989 indie-pop classic

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“I found it more rewarding playing bass than playing rhythm. I've always been into Northern Soul and funk grooves and it was like, ‘This is it’”: Anchoring Primal Scream and the Stone Roses, Mani proudly defied trends, and re-defined rock bass in the 90s

In this 2000 interview, the late Gary “Mani” Mounfield discusses “trouser flapper” amps, groove, the making of Roses classics, and the problems of playing with a drum machine

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Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield obituary

Charismatic Stone Roses and Primal Scream musician acclaimed for some of the most memorable bass lines in indie music

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The 10 best Stone Roses tracks – in tribute to Mani

As the music world reels from the death of Mani, here’s a look at the 10 best tracks by one of his most legendary bands

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The mischievous genius of Mani: 'A unifying character in alt-rock'

The world of music is in shock over the death of Mani, the much-loved Manchester musician who not only transformed two iconic bands but united audiences with his infectious playing and personal charm

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Mani’s writhing, relentless bass was the Stone Roses’ secret sauce – it taught indie kids how to dance

His love of ‘good northern soul and funk’ was always in evidence and had a lasting impact on alternative music

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Stone Roses and ex-Primal Scream bass player Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield dies aged 63

Mounfield was part of The Stone Roses’ classic line-up alongside singer Brown, guitarist John Squire and drummer Alan ‘Reni’ Wren.

The Guardian - UK

Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies aged 63

Ian Brown and Tim Burgess were among those to pay tribute to Mani, whose death was announced by his brother and nephew

The Independent UK

Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield death: Liam Gallagher and Ian Brown lead tributes after Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist dies aged 63

Musician’s death was announced by his brother on social media

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“Sounds like four lads trying to get out of Manchester”: The Stone Roses’ debut single to be reissued for charity

It’s forty years since So Young was first released

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Oasis and Manchester City... it was all part of The Masterplan

In 1994, legendary photographer Kevin Cummins shot some iconic portraits for a soon-to-be legendary band. As Oasis’ reunion tour continues, the snapper and others explain how football was at the heart of their supersonic rise

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Rome City Councillor claims 'negotiations are underway' to bring Oasis to the Italian capital in 2026

Rumours have been rife about whether or not Oasis will extend their Oasis Live '25 Tour with fake posters found across the internet.

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