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 cathedralThe Stone Roses singer, Ian Brown, has remembered his bandmate Gary “Mani” Mounfield as a “true musical comrade” and “always a beautiful soul and spirit” as hundreds gathered for...
<p>Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller, David Beckham and former bandmates among the mourners at Manchester cathedral</p><p>The Stone Roses singer, Ian Brown, has remembered his bandmate <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/nov/21/gary-mani-mounfield-obituary#:~:text=He%20met%20his%20future%20wife,%2C%20and%20half%2Dbrother%20Steve.">Gary “Mani” Mounfield</a> as a “true musical comrade” and “always a beautiful soul and spirit” as hundreds gathered for the charismatic bassist’s funeral.</p><p>Paul Weller, Liam Gallagher, Peter Hook, Tim Burgess, Bez, David Beckham and Gary Neville were among the mourners at the service at Manchester Cathedral on Monday morning. Outside, fans packed the street.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/dec/22/manchester-music-and-football-stars-gather-for-funeral-of-stone-roses-mani">Continue reading...</a>
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