Gary "Mani" Mounfield funeral takes place, Liam Gallagher joins Stone Roses & Primal scream bandmates as pallbearers

22 December 2025, 15:17 | Updated: 7 January 2026, 12:39

Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's funeral takes place at Manchester Cathedral on December 22nd December 2025 — Gary "Mani" Mounfield's funeral takes place at Manchester Cathedral on December 22nd December 2025. Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty, Kevin Cummins/Getty, Ryan Jenkinson/Getty

The Stone Roses bassist was laid to rest this Monday with David Beckham, Blossoms, Bez and Paul Weller among the mourners.

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The funeral for Gary "Mani" Mounfield took took place this morning (Monday 22nd December) at Manchester Cathedral.

The legendary Stone Roses bassist, who sadly died on 20th November aged 63 - just two years after losing his wife Imelda to cancer - was laid to rest today, with stars from all walks of life among the mourners.

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher helped to carry the coffin out of the cathedral with Mani's former bandmates; Stone Roses singer Ian Brown, drummer Alan John "Reni" Wren and guitarist John Squire, alongside Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie.

Mani's coffin was wrapped in John Squire's iconic 'Bye, Bye Birdman' artwork, which appeared on the cover of The Stone Roses self-titled debut album.

Liam Gallagher helps carry the coffin with members of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie. Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images

Sir David Beckham, who is a huge Stone Roses fan and former Man United player, was among the mourners at the funeral, which was also attended by his fellow former Utd teammate Gary Neville as well as Stockport band Blossoms, Happy Mondays star Bez and Stone Roses and Simply Red guitarist Aziz Ibrahim.

Sir David Beckham & Gary Neville attend the funeral of Gary "Mani" at Manchester Cathedral on 22nd December 2025. Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images

Also among the attendees was The Charlatans' Tim Burgess, Coronation Street's Sally Lindsey, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, Clint Boone of Inspiral Carpets, Courteeners frontman Liam Fray and The Jam legend Paul Weller.

Paul Weller attends the funeral of Gary 'Mani' Mounfield. Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images

Speaking during the service Ian Brown described Mani as a "beautiful soul and spirit" and told guests: "He was the life and soul of any room he was in."

Bobby Gillespie said his friend and former bandmate made him "feel like a million dollars".

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Hundreds of locals were seen in Mani's hometown of Manchester, with fans lining the streets to pay respects along the route of his funeral cortege, which saw his hearse adorned with his memorable nickname as well as "DAD" and "R KID" spelled out in the floral tributes.

Crowds gather for the funeral of Gary "Mani" Mounfield outside Manchester Cathedral. Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images

Earlier this month it emerged that Mani died peacefully in his sleep at his family home in Heaton Moor, Stockport from complications related to emphysema.

Announcing the news of his passing in a post on Facebook, Mani's brother Greg wrote: "IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THE SAD PASSING OF MY BROTHER GARY MANI MOUNFIELD. RIP RKID."

Greg Mounfield attends the funeral of his brother Gary "Mani" Mounfield. Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images

Mani had only recently announced a lengthy speaking tour, which was to take place between September 2026 and June 2027, in which the musician would look back on his career.

His last public appearance was at the funeral of boxer Ricky Hatton in October.

The musician is survived by his two teenage twin sons Gene and George.