Gary “Mani” Mounsfield passed away at the age of 63 after a decades-long musical career, including playing for Stone Roses, was announced today.
After the music star’s sudden passing today, Gary “Mani” Mounfield’s neighbors have spoken out. The musician’s death at the age of 63 was revealed today.
The Stone Roses bass player was most well known for his roles in Primal Scream and Stone Roses in music. His neighbors have since spoken with him about the star and what he was like when he was not in the spotlight.
His wife passed away as well, but his sudden death occurred just two years later. According to reports, emergency services were called to Mani’s home in Heaton Moor, Stockport.
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A neighbor told The MEN that she once said, “I only saw him occasionally, and I occasionally collected a parcel for him.” On this street, I don’t know anyone who had a good relationship with him. He stayed away from his family and himself.
When emergency services arrived, no patient was taken to the hospital, but on arrival, residents noticed an ambulance outside around 11 a.m.
I passed by the ambulance about 11 a.m., according to another resident who saw it on the street. I witnessed two ambulances outside. Because the entire staff was inside, I was unable to inquire what had happened.
I can’t recall when they left, but they were there for a while. I didn’t get to know or interact with him because he’s always been a quiet neighbor. Although we weren’t in the same social circles, I was aware that he lived quite close by.
Announcing the sad news of his death, Mani’s family shared a post on Facebook today which read: “IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THE SAD PASSING OF MY BROTHER GARY MANI MOUNFIELD. RIP RKID.”
Ian Brown, Roses bandmate, posted the message “Remain in peace, Mani x.” on X. On the day of Mani’s announcement, Oasis frontman Liam, who is on a tour in South America, said: “In total shock and devastated. My hero, RKid, RIP. LG. “
Shaun Ryder, the frontman of Happy Mondays, wrote, “RIP Mani, my heartfelt condolences to his twin boys and all of his family.” A Manchester music legend and devoted Red, as Manchester United once said on “X.” The family of Gary “Mani” Mounfield receives our sincere condolences.
Mani had just announced his plans for a speaking tour of the UK starting in September 2026, which would feature recollections of pivotal career moments like the Stone Roses’ 1990 performance at Spike Island and their follow-up performance in 2011.
Mani was born in Crumpsall, a suburb of Manchester, in November 1962, and graduated from Rusholme College when she was 16 years old. In Greater Manchester at the beginning of the 1980s, Mani and John Squire and Andy Couzens co-founded the band the Fireside Chaps.
The Stone Roses band changed their name and lineup several times before becoming The Stone Roses. Singer Brown, guitarist John Squire, and drummer Alan “Reni’ Wren” were then a part of The Stone Roses’ classic lineup.
