Los Angeles, Nov. 22 -- Stone Roses bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield, known for the iconic opening notes of the band's 1989 classic "I Wanna Be Adored" and later for his work with Primal Scream, has passed away at the age of 63.
The news was confirmed by his brother Greg Mounfield, who wrote on Facebook, "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother Gary Mani Mounfield. RIP Rkid." The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Tributes quickly poured in, including one from 'Game of Thrones' actor Alfie Allen, who remembered Mani as "the warmest, kindest man" and shared, "I have fond memories of him. Rest in peace legend."Born on November 16, 1962, in Manchester, Mani became a defining figure of the indi...