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Stone Roses Didn't Want To Record New Album During 2011 Reunion
The Stone Roses never recorded a new album during their reunion because "no one" wanted to make it.The 'I Am The Resurrection' indie rock legends released their self titled debut LP in 1989 before dropping...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 February 2024
Mani’S Late Wife Comforted Herself With Meditation And By Reading Worried Pals’ Messages In Weeks Before Cancer Death
The Stone Roses bassist Mani’s late wife took comfort in her final months from meditation and reading messages from worried friends. Imelda Mounfield passed away on Saturday (18.11.23) after being diagnosed with stage four bowel...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 November 2023
Stone Roses Legend’S Wife Dead Aged 52 After Long Cancer Battle
The Stone Roses bassist Mani’s wife has died aged 52 after a long cancer battle. Imelda Mounfield passed away on Saturday (18.11.23), with the news announced on X by 57-year-old Happy Mondays singer Rowetta. She...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 November 2023
Ian Brown Pays Tribute To Late Original Stone Roses Bassist Pete Garner
Ian Brown has led tributes to original Stone Roses bassist, Pete Garner, who has died aged 61.The Manchester group's former frontman is devastated to hear his and guitarist John Squire's childhood friend and bandmate passed...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2023
Britpop Group Reunite For First New Music In 6 Years
Britpop legends Cast have announced their first new music in six years.The 'Walkaway' group - now made up of 'All Change’-era members John Power (vocals/guitar), Liam ‘Skin’ Tyson (guitar) and Keith O’Neill (drums) - will...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 October 2023
'It's Like A Light Has Gone Out': Kate Bush Pays Tribute To Sinead O'connor
Kate Bush says it's like a "light has gone out" following the devastating loss of Sinead O'Connor.The 'Thank You for Hearing Me' singer was pronounced dead on Wednesday (26.07.23) aged 56, and tributes have flooded...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 July 2023
“Rest In Beats And Power!‘ Musicians From Public Enemy To R.e.m. Add To Flood Of Tributes Pouring In For SinéAd O’Connor
Musicians from Public Enemy to R.E.M. have added to the flood of tributes pouring in for Sinéad O’Connor.Their tales of working with the singer – best known for her cover of Prince’s ‘Nothing Compares 2...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 July 2023
'Haters Hate And Lovers Love!: Ian Brown Reacts To Criticism Of Solo Gig
Ian Brown has reacted to the criticism of the opening night of his solo tour.The former Stone Roses frontman kicked off the run at Leeds’ O2 Academy on Sunday night (25.09.22), and was met with...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 September 2022
Former Shed Seven Drummer Alan Leach Releasing Debut Solo Album
Former Shed Seven drummer Alan Leach has announced his debut solo album.The musician decided to take an indefinite break from the indie rock group last year and has now revealed that his first solo record...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 September 2022
Aitch To Sample Stone Roses
Aitch will sample the Stone Roses on his new single.The 25-year-old rapper is using the group's 1989 classic hit 'Fools Gold' on his upcoming track of the same name, and he has received an endorsement...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2022
Stone Roses Won't Tour Again Says Mani: 'I Don't See Myself Being On Stage Anytime Soon'
The Stone Roses won’t tour again “anytime soon”, according to bassist Mani.The ‘Waterfall’ hitmakers reformed in 2012 for a series of massive outdoor concerts and continued to play shows until 2017, but Mani – whose...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 June 2021
The Internet Mocks Ian Brown Once Again Over Covid Vaccination Rage
Once again, Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown has caused a stir with his opinions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. He's even dropped out of Warrington's Neighbourhood Weekender festival over alleged requirements that attendees must be vaccinated....
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 26 March 2021
Ian Brown Quits Neighbourhood Weekender Festival Over Vaccine Stance
Ian Brown has resigned himself as the headliner for Neighbourhood Weekender.The former Stone Roses frontman has announced he will no longer perform at the festival in his hometown of Warrington, because he's against the idea...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 March 2021
Ian Brown's Delusional Covid Rant Is Proof That You Should Never Meet Your Heroes
OK, we've had just about enough of this real-life dystopian horror that the world has turned into. It feels like as the months wear on, our list of people we respect and like is getting...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 15 October 2020
Ian Brown Releases Anti-lockdown Single
Ian Brown has released an anti-lockdown song.The former Stone Roses frontman has reiterated his stance on the coronavirus pandemic and unveiled his new song 'Little Seed Big Tree'.He sings: ''A sonic lockdown in your home...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 September 2020
Liam Gallagher Used Combine Harvester To Spy On The Stone Roses
Liam Gallagher once stole a combine harvester to spy on rival band The Stone Roses.The former Oasis frontman admitted he and his bandmates - including his estranged sibling Noel Gallagher, 53 - ''looked bonkers'' as...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 July 2020
Music News Round-up: New Ian Brown And Gerard Way Songs, Drake Breaks Beatles Record
DRAKE BREAKS BEATLES CHART RECORD Rap megastar Drake has just overhauled a Billboard chart record held by The Beatles for over half a century, after his new track with Bad Bunny landed in the top...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 28 October 2018
The Stone Roses Announce Two Intimate June Gigs
The Stone Roses have announced two intimate warm-up gigs ahead of their four-night run at the Etihad stadium in Manchester on June 15, 17, 18 and 19. The band will play Halifax Victoria Theatre on...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 04 June 2016
The Stone Roses To Release Brand New Single Tonight
The Stone Roses are to release their first new music in over two decades tonight, as the group announced that a new single would be available from 8pm on Thursday evening (May 12th).The new track,...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 12 May 2016
Is A New Stone Roses Album On The Way?
It’s been over 20 years since they released their last studio album, but a new record from The Stone Roses could be coming our way later this year. The band, who reunited in 2011, will...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 14 March 2016
Stone Roses Regroup For British Summer Shows
Fans were sent into a frenzy on Monday (02Nov15) when billboards featuring the group's lemon logo started going up all over the original bandmates' native Manchester, England. The posters prompted speculation the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 November 2015
Dmc Wears His Adidas At Funerals
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels wears his adidas trainers at funerals.The 'My adidas' rapper and 80s icon is so dedicated to his favourite brand of trainers - which his group made famous by wearing without laces...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 July 2013
Liam Gallagher Upsets Stone Roses
Liam Gallagher has reportedly upset The Stone Roses.The Beady Eye frontman is a huge fan of the reformed rockers and been present at almost all of their shows over the last year, but reportedly sparked...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 April 2013
The Stone Roses Swapped For Blur At Coachella
The Stone Roses have been swapped for Blur at this week's Coachella Festival.The veteran indie band are being changed with the Britpop group on this Friday's line-up (19.04.13) after they drew a much smaller crowd...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 April 2013
The Stones Roses To Headline Isle Of Wight Festival 2013
The Stones Roses will headline the Isle of Wight Festival next year. The 'I Wanna Be Adored' rockers - made up of Ian Brown, John Squire, Mani and Reni - will take to the...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 November 2012
Example Gets Thumbs Up From Noel Gallagher
Ian Brown and Noel Gallagher are fans of Example. The 'We'll Be Coming Back' singer recently played on the same bill as the Stone Roses singer Ian and High Flying Birds main man Noel, and...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 September 2012
Bradley Wiggins Meets Hero Paul Weller
Olympic hero Bradley Wiggins met Paul Weller at a Stone Roses concert on Monday night (06.08.12).The cyclist - who scooped a gold medal in the time trial at the London 2012 games last week -...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 August 2012
Jessica Ennis And Bradley Wiggins Party With The Stone Roses In London
What would you rather do? Party with The Stone Roses? Or win an Olympic medal? Well, if you are Jessica Ennis or Bradley Wiggins, you don't have to choose. You can do both. Jess and...
By Lew Irwin on 07 August 2012
The Stone Roses Praise 'King' Bradley Wiggins
The Stone Roses singer Ian Brown hailed gold medal winning Team GB athletes Bradley Wiggins and Jessica Ennis as the ''king and queen'' of England at an intimate London concert last night (06.08.12).The reformed Manchester...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 August 2012
Third Coming For The Stone Roses?
The Stone Roses are set to return to the studio for the first time in 16 years as they will begin recording new material for an album due for a 2013 release, The Sun reports.Following...
By Lew Irwin on 02 August 2012
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