Gary Mounfield, who was the bassist for rock bands the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has tragically passed away at the age of 63.
The news was announced by his brother in a post on Facebook.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother. RIP RKID,” Greg Mounfield wrote.
The Daily Mail reports that Mounfield passed away in his home after a seizure.
“Family sources say that an ambulance was called but he couldn’t be revived,” the outlet added.
Mounfield joined the Stone Roses in 1987 and remained with the band until they broke up in 1996. He then joined Primal Scream and was a member until 2011.
He is survived by his twin sons. His wife, Imelda Mounfield, passed away from cancer two years before the rocker’s passing.
Tributes Pour In for Gary Mounfield
GettyOasis singer Liam Gallagher: “IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED ON HEARING THE NEWS ABOUT MANI MY HERO RIP RKID LG”
Mounfield’s Bandmate Ian Brown: “REST IN PEACE MANi X”
The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess: “I shared this photo a week or so ago on Mani’s birthday – It never failed to bring a smile to my face – and that was exactly the same for the man himself. One of the absolute best in every way – such a beautiful friend Love you Mani x x Never to be forgotten”
Happy Mondays’ Rowetta: “Back with your Imelda, Mani. Going to miss you so much All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew & loved him
Rough Trade Records: “The perfect example of how a bassist can be the beating heart of a band. A legendary player with Primal Scream, the backbone of The Stone Roses’ groove. RIP Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield x”
Gary Mounfield’s Wife, Imelda Mounfield, Passed Away From Cancer
Mounfield and his wife Imelda began raising money for The Christie cancer hospital in Manchester and the Stockport NHS Charity following the news of Imelda’s cancer diagnosis.
“Cancer affects not just the person who has it, but everyone around them, and I hope that by investing in some more research, we can help alleviate some of the devastation caused to families,” she said in an interview before her passing (via The Sun).
Imelda passed away at the age of 53 in November 2023 following a three-year battle with bowel cancer.
