Peter Hook on Mani: “From a bass-playing point of view, he was the best. Everybody wanted to be him”
Peter Hook has looked back at his friendship and admiration for Gary “Mani” Mounfield, and explained how “from a bass-playing point of view, he was the best”.READ MORE: Gary “Mani” Mounfield, 1962-2025: baggy bass hero whose melodies made the Madchester movementThe iconic bassist, who became a household name for his role in The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, died last Thursday (November 20), aged 63.
The announcement was first made by his brother Greg, and tri
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