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Stone Roses Members Hoping to Reunite in 2009

The Stone Roses may reform in 2009 if the band's bass player Mani gets his wish. Mani -- who currently plays in Primal Scream -- reports that three of the four original members would like to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the band's watershed self-titled debut album, with frontman Ian Brown the lone hold out.

Speaking to Channelbee, the bassist said, "Me, [guitarist] John [Squire], and [drummer] Reni are up for doing it and Ian just needs some working on. It's the ideal time to do it. It's something I would love to do before we are all fat and bald. Start the campaign."

Of course, Brown -- who continues to record solo albums -- doesn't seem interested. But Mani believes he can convince the stubborn singer to come around.

Squire was the source of the band's split when he quit the Stone Roses after the 1994 release of the band's sophomore album, 'Second Coming,' to form his short-lived band the Seahorses. Although the band continued on without the guitarist, they ultimately disbanded in 1996.

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ianlikes2dj

Ok for all of you that haven't heard of The Stone Roses here's a lil' history lesson for you. They were a 90's alternative/indie band that were considered part of the "Madchester" scene along with The Happy Mondays. These two bands were considered indiedance before there was a term for it. Now go use the internet and learn something new.

Those of you who haven't heard of them are stuck in the creativity/indiviuality destroying mainstream pop culture where MTV(which is a sad pathetic excuse for it's former self) and horrible teen soap operas dictate what is cool. Oh and a word of advice to the sad new MTV generation, Emo is fuck all awful.

December 18 2008 at 3:10 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
WhenenRome

Some of you say you don't know who they are... Why, because they weren't on American Idol? Because Ryan Seacrest didn't pimp them to you? Because ET / Extra / Access Hollywood didn't tell you that you're supposed to love them?

You probably don't know who Sarah Brightman is, either... even though she's uncontradictably one of the most talented and respected vocalists in music. (And no, she's not of the same genre as Stone Roses... I'm just making a point.)

People who make comments like "who?" - while they're trying to make themselves feel "in the know" as far as what's "in" and what's "out" - are really just lacking in cultural exposure.

Before you make that snide comment, why don't you go explore the band they're talking about? Go look up one of their videos on YouTube (like Adored or Fools Gold).. I'm not the biggest fan of the Stone Roses, but I do like them - and there's almost no disputing their contribution to the alternative music genre during the turn-of-the-decade (80's to 90's).

December 17 2008 at 8:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
progolfer445

who is stoned? lol

December 17 2008 at 5:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
thelatescottbaio

idiots who don't know this band, go listen to your limp bizkit and linkin park and fall out boy you idiots or go to bed it's probably too late for your moms to let you on the computer

December 17 2008 at 2:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jimbo

fool's gold ~
Im standing alone
Im watching you all
Im seeing you sinking
Im standing alone
Youre weighing the gold
Im watching you sinking
Fools gold

December 17 2008 at 1:54 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mssger1

the people who haven't heard of this awesome band were listening to new kids on the block at the time...
similar style to the roses from england www.myspace.com/blackswanlane

December 17 2008 at 1:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bozak

Why is this news? These guys are nobodys.

December 17 2008 at 12:57 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
selihebesmith

His personal ad was available at that Inter-racial dating site -Black Century. c om. where celebrities and wealthy singles are hooking up.

December 17 2008 at 12:52 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
palmer8286

the stone roses were a huge band, particularly in the UK, which is where they're from. they were the source of most of the great rock bands of the early 90's, including oasis and the like.

December 17 2008 at 12:52 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jveloz9925

The Stone Who?????

December 17 2008 at 12:30 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply