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Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's neighbours have spoken out after the shock death of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream icon.

It was announced on Thursday (November 20) that the British rock musician, from Crumpsall, had died aged 63. The bass guitarist rose to fame after joining The Stone Roses in the 1980s, later joining band Primal Scream.

Tributes have since been flooding in across the music world after the announcement of his death was made, including from Liam Gallagher, Kasabian, Echo and the Bunnymen and New Order's Peter Hook. Manchester United, of which Mounfield was a lifelong fan, and Mayor Andy Burnham have also paid tribute.

Mounfield's death was first announced by his brother Greg on social media. He wrote: "IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNO

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