Who attended Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's funeral service?

Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller, David Beckham, Ian Brown, Bobby Gillespie, and other Stone Roses and Primal Scream members were among the mourners.

What was Ian Brown's tribute to Mani?

Ian Brown called Gary 'Mani' Mounfield a 'true musical comrade,' 'brother,' and 'beautiful soul,' celebrating his joyful spirit and lifelong passions.

When was Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's speaking tour planned?

Mani had recently announced a UK speaking tour scheduled to run from September 2026 to June 2027.

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Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller Mourn Mani at Cathedral Service

22 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Hundreds gathered at Manchester Cathedral for the bassist's funeral.
Famous musicians and sports stars were among the mourners.
Ian Brown called Mani a 'true musical comrade' and 'beautiful soul'.

Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller Mourn Mani at Cathedral Service

Manchester Cathedral was filled with hundreds of mourners, including Liam Gallagher and Paul Weller, for the funeral of Gary "Mani" Mounfield, the revered bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream. He passed away on November 20th, aged 63. His coffin, a replica of the iconic first Stone Roses album cover, was carried by prominent musicians, including Ian Brown, Bobby Gillespie, and his Stone Roses bandmates.

During the service, Ian Brown delivered a heartfelt tribute, calling Mounfield a "brother," "dream friend," and "true musical comrade." He emphasized Mounfield's joyful spirit and lifelong passions, including family, fishing, football, and music. Brown shared that Mounfield lived a fulfilled life, uplifting others with his bass guitar skills and that "everyone loves him."