The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses

The Manchester based rock band have been through a number of line up changes through the years and currently consist of Ian Brown, John Squire, Reni and Mani.

Ian (Lead singer)
Real name: Ian George Brown
Born: 20 February 1963
Star sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Warrington, UK

John (Guitarist)
Real name:
John Thomas Squire
Born: 24 November 1962
Star sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Broadheath, Cheshire, UK

Reni (Drummer)
Real name: 
Alan John Wren
Born: 10 April 1964
Star sign: Aries
Birthplace: Manchester, UK.

Mani (Bassist)
Real name:
Gerald Gary Mounfield
Born: 16 November 1962
Star sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Crumpsall, Manchester, UK

Did you know?

  • Reni left the band in March 1995 with John Squire leaving in April 1996.
  • Brown and Mani then dissolved the group in October 1996.
  • The band announced in October 2011 to announce that the band had reunited and would perform a reunion tour of the world in 2012, including three homecoming shows in Manchester.
  • Ian Brown and John Squire have both had successful solo careers since the Roses' breakup.

Monday, 2nd July 2012

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