Johnny Marr on how Noel Gallagher called him to tell him Mani had died, and how it shaped his album

Johnny Marr has recalled how he found out from Noel Gallagher that Gary “Mani” Mounfield had died, and explained how the news helped shape some of the lyrics on his new album ‘The Age of Everything’.

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Mani originalmente ganhou fama como baixista dos Stone Roses, juntando‑se a eles em 1987 e tocando em ambos os álbuns icônicos, até que se separaram pela primeira vez em 1996.

Depois disso, ele se juntou ao Primal Scream e permaneceu com eles até 2011, quando os Stone Roses se reuniram.

He passed away on November 20, aged 63, due to respiratory issues linked to long-standing emphysema.

News of his passing led to countless tributes for the beloved bass player pouring in on social media from fans and fellow musicians, including from Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown, New Order, Courteneers’ Liam Fray, Elbow, Richard Ashcroft, Tim Burgess and Peter Hook.

Agora, Johnny Marr revelou que ouviu a notícia de que o ícone da música de Manchester, Noel Gallagher, ligou para ele enquanto Marr estava trabalhando em seu novo álbum solo, 'The Age of Everything.

Falando com a Radio X, Marr disse que estava trabalhando na segunda música da lista de faixas “Beyond The Rain” quando recebeu a ligação.

He shared that the band then debated whether to “call it [and] just forget the session,” but ultimately decided to continue with it, but consider amending some of the lyrics.

The former Smiths guitarist released his fifth solo record on October 2 via BMG, and it marked the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1–4’, a ‘best-of’ compilation in 2023, and live album ‘Look Out Live!’ in 2025.

He has also contributed to Gorillaz‘ latest record ‘The Mountain’ – and made an appearance with the band in London in June – as well as working on the star-studded ‘Help(2)’ charity album for War Child, and joining Pet Shop Boys on stage in London to perform some deep cuts and rarities in early April.

At the end of last month, the songwriter and guitarist also spoke to NME about his new solo record, as well as his love of The Cure and Fontaines D. C., hopes for the future, and why PM Andy Burnham isn’t forbidden from listening to The Smiths.

Check out the full interview here, and watch the NME video of Marr blind ranking songs from his discography above.

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