14 Facts About Gary Mounfield

Gary "Mani" Mounfield was born on 16 November 1962 and is an English rock bassist, best known for being a member of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream.

Gary Mounfield developed an interest in darts, a sport he went on to champion throughout his career.

Gary Mounfield left school aged sixteen in 1979 and joined the band the Stone Roses in 1987.

Gary Mounfield used a Rickenbacker 4005 Jackson Pollock-influenced paint-splattered bass guitar in the period after the Stone Roses debut album.

Gary Mounfield claimed that Primal Scream were one of three other bands that he would be willing to join – the Jesus and Mary Chain and Oasis being the others.

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Gary Mounfield was a full-time Primal Scream member until 2011 when he left to rejoin the Stone Roses.

Gary Mounfield has often been viewed as the most amiable member of the Roses, both while the band were still together and following their break-up.

Gary Mounfield toured with the Enemy on their UK tour, which involved a rare partaking in backing vocals.

Gary Mounfield has a guest role in the movie 24 Hour Party People, and was in a supergroup band called Freebass with bass players Andy Rourke and Peter Hook.

Gary Mounfield appeared at the "Manchester Versus Cancer" event on 30 March 2007, performing a DJ set and appearing with Ian Brown for the finale, the Stone Roses' "I Am the Resurrection".

Gary Mounfield appeared as a celebrity guest at the 2009 World Darts Championship.

Gary Mounfield made a guest appearance at Paul Weller's performance at the Manchester MEN arena on 4 December 2010, playing tambourine.

Gary Mounfield is a supporter of Manchester United and appeared on Sky One's programme Football Years.

Gary Mounfield revealed on Play UK programme Nu Music that although he supports Manchester United in England, he is Mancunian Irish and was brought up to support Ireland.