The original Stone Roses bassist, Pete Garner, passed away suddenly at the age of 61. Ian Brown, the frontman of the band, paid respect to Garner and offered his condolences on social media platform X, which was formerly known as Twitter.
Noting, “It’s very sad,” Ian Brown shared cherished recollections and offered his condolences. When we originally got together in 1977, we were young punk musicians. We saw the Clash the night before Pete’s O-levels in math and geography. He did that, and of course, it was the perfect choice, which always made me laugh.”
“Few people loved music as much as Pete,” Brown continued. I can attest that since the release of “Anarchy in the UK” by the Sex Pistols, he had been completely engrossed in music. Pete was a very sweet man, the kind of friendliness you just don’t see these days. That came from his wonderful mother! Pete is loved and should rest in peace, X.
Stone Roses’ John Robb shared a heartfelt message for Pete Garner
John Robb, a music journalist, called Garner a “wonderful person,” and he always made for a delightful meeting. Robb stated, “I met him before I even met you,” that he will miss their friend in an interview with Ian Brown on X. Between 1983 and 1987, Garner played with the band, adding her talents to songs including “So Young,” “Tell Me,” and “Sally Cinnamon.”
After he quit the band, Rob Hampson took his place. Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the band’s longtime bassist, eventually assumed the position in late 1987.
According to the music website Louder Than War, Garner chose to work at HMV after departing from The Stone Roses because he felt he didn’t live up to the band’s expectations. Since their school days, Garner had known guitarist John Squire and singer Ian Brown. He had also temporarily been the bassist for The Patrol, the band that formed when they were teenagers.
The Stone Roses legacy
Manchester was the birthplace of rock group The Stone Roses in 1983. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, they were among the top bands connected to the Madchester music scene. Drummer Reni, bassist Mani, guitarist John Squire, and lead vocalist Ian Brown formed the band’s most recognizable and iconic line-up.
In 1989, The Stone Roses released “The Stone Roses,” their debut album. This album, which received tremendous critical and commercial acclaim and is regarded by many as one of the best British albums ever made, represented a key turning point for the band. The band tried to capitalize on their popularity during this time by signing a record deal with a large label.
They ran into problems, though, when Silvertone, their current record label, wouldn’t let them out of their contract. This disagreement led to a protracted legal battle that ended in 1991 when the band signed a record deal with Geffen Records.
In 1994, The Stone Roses released “Second Coming,” their second album. But reviews for this album were mixed, with some not being very positive. During the album’s supporting tour, the band’s lineup underwent a number of changes.
Reni’s resignation from the tour in early 1995 was symbolic; Squire left in April of the same year. Following their performance at the Reading Festival in October 1996, Brown and Mani finally called it quits on the remaining members of the band.
The Stone Roses’s early tours
On January 4, 1985, The Stone Roses gave their first headline show. They were supposed to back Mercenary Skank at first, but Mercenary Skank had to cancel the event.
The group set out to record tunes for their debut single and album during their first recording session with Hannett at Strawberry Studios in Stockport in January 1985. These were followed by more recording sessions in March, where they recorded their debut single (which included the double A-side “So Young”/”Tell Me”).
The band was invited to do a live session on Piccadilly Radio in March. They debuted a brand-new song named “I Wanna Be Adored” at the session.
Five local bands, Glee Company, Laugh, Fictitious Names, and the Stone Roses, performed at a show hosted by Tony Michaelides, a.k.a. Tony the Greek, who is connected to the station. The event was held on February 8 at Dingwalls in London. The evening’s host was Piccadilly-based DJ Mark Radcliffe.
