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The Stone Roses made one of the most loved debut albums in British music and became the defining band of the Madchester scene. Formed in Manchester in 1983, the classic lineup of Ian Brown, John Squire, Gary “Mani” Mounfield and Alan “Reni” Wren mixed 1960s melody with dance grooves and swagger. They are a Madchester and alternative rock band, with indie rock and psychedelic influences.
| Formed | 1983, Manchester, England |
| Classic lineup | Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass, from 1987), Reni (drums) |
| Active | 1983–1996, 2011–2017 |
| Genres | Madchester, alternative rock, indie rock, baggy, neo-psychedelia |
| Labels | Silvertone, Geffen |
Ian Brown and John Squire, school friends from south Manchester, formed the band in 1983. Mani joined on bass in 1987, completing the lineup that recorded their self-titled debut, released by Silvertone in 1989.
The Stone Roses paired Squire’s shimmering, melodic guitar with Mani and Reni’s loose, funky rhythm section, which owed as much to dance music as to rock. Brown’s laid-back vocals and the band’s confidence gave the songs their distinctive mood.
In May 1990 the band played to a huge crowd at Spike Island in Widnes, a show remembered as a high point of the Madchester era. A long legal battle with their label delayed the follow-up, Second Coming, until 1994. Reni left in 1995 and Squire in 1996, and the band split later that year.
The Stone Roses’ debut is regularly voted one of the greatest British albums, and its confidence paved the way for Oasis and the rise of Britpop.
The classic lineup reunited in 2011, played huge shows and released two new singles before ending again in 2017. Mani, who also spent many years in Primal Scream, died in November 2025.
The celebrated debut, with “I Wanna Be Adored”, “She Bangs the Drums”, “Waterfall” and “I Am the Resurrection”.
“Fools Gold” and “One Love” brought the band’s dance side to the front.
A heavier, more blues-rock record, featuring “Love Spreads”.
These The Stone Roses songs are on our charts and lists:
New Order, Happy Mondays, Oasis, Primal Scream, The Smiths and Blur.
The Stone Roses are a Madchester and alternative rock band, with indie rock and psychedelic influences.
Manchester, England. The band formed there in 1983.
Two studio albums: The Stone Roses (1989) and Second Coming (1994).
“I Wanna Be Adored” and “Fools Gold” are their best-known songs.
No. The band reunited in 2011 and split again in 2017. Bassist Mani died in November 2025.
The Stone Roses bring the Madchester sound to our playlist. Catch it on The Modern Rock Radio Show, check the radio show schedule, or press play on the live stream. Want a specific song? Send a request or dedication.
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