Mani funeral LIVE: The Stone Roses star laid to rest as fans line the streets

The funeral of Stone Roses legend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, who died last month aged 63, is taking place today

The funeral of Gary "Mani" Mounfield, bassist with legendary Manchester band The Stone Roses takes place today.

The Manchester-born star, who also played with Primal Scream, died last month at the age of 63. Mourners are starting to gather at Manchester Cathedral and are lining the streets for the funeral cortege, which leaves from Heaton Moor at 10am ahead of the funeral service.

Mounfield was part of The Stone Roses’ classic line-up alongside singer Brown, guitarist John Squire and drummer Alan ‘Reni’ Wren. He worked on the Manchester band’s well-known 1989 self-titled debut album, which featured hits such as I Wanna Be Adored, She Bangs The Drums and I Am The Resurrection, which is underpinned by his prowling bassline, and its harder-rocking 1994 follow-up Second Coming.

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'R Kid'

A moving floral tribute reading 'R Kid' was seen besides the coffin of the Stone Roses' legend as the funeral procession made its way through the streets of Manchester today.

The coffin was adorned with the same background as the band's debut album, released in 1989.

Fans were seen clapping the procession as it proceeded on to Manchester cathedral.

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Order of service revealed

The order of service for the funeral has been shared ahead of the funeral at Manchester Cathedral today.

The booklet is filled with photos of the Stone Roses legend and his family, including wife Imelda who died in 2023.

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Shaun Ryder speaks out ahead of funeral

Shaun Ryder has posted a tribute on X to Mani ahead of this morning's funeral at Manchester Cathedral.

The Happy Mondays star said he was "absolutely gutted" to be missing Mani's funeral this morning due to being 'bedridden with flu', but expressed his "love and thoughts" to everyone ahead of the service.

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Tragic death

The musician died peacefully in his sleep on November 20 at the age of 63.

Mani's death came almost two years to the day after losing his beloved wife Imelda, who died aged 50, on November 18, 2023. She had been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in November 2020.

The couple have twin sons - Gene and George, aged 13- born in January 2013.