UK paper the Mirror is reporting that the Stone Roses will reunite this summer for 21 countrywide gigs. Nothing has been confirmed but a source alleges that they might even show up at this year's Coachella last minute.Split in 1996 following feuds between frontman Ian Brown and guitarist John Squire, the reunion would back the 20th anniversary of the band's self-titled, 1989 debut. However, som...
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I just got the re-release of the Stone Roses album. It's awesome because I never really knew how influential they really were on Oasis and Brit Rock in general.The record also comes with some 'lost demos' and a dvd with live performances!TOTALLY COOL. CHECK IT OUT FOR SURE!Check out the music here http://www.myspace.com/stonerosesmusicthen go get the CD are you local indie store!
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Manchester's working class population showed the world that trade unions can resist authority. Such solidarity and class consciousness is heard in the arrogant sneers of the Stone Roses and Oasis.“What Manchester does today, the rest of the world does tomorrow.” See also: On the Sixth Day God Created Man…chester: Part 1 - and - On the Sixth Day God Created Man…chester: Part 2 Guy Debord de
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There's a re-issue of The Stone Roses self-titled debut coming out with vinyl, cd's, and a USB shaped like a lemon.Via PITCHFORKFor Second Coming...a turd shaped USB? A rasberry?
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Former Stone Roses bassist Mani has hit out at today’s bands, saying they are dull and too career driven. Commenting on The Stone Roses’ eponymous debut, which has been re-mastered to celebrate it’s 20th anniversary, Mani said: “Twenty years on and it is still fresh and stands out amidst a torrent of mediocrity, career-orientated, dull [...]
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Ex-Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown has said he's disheartened by bands who reunite simply to cash in on their former glories. He told NME: "Maybe if you see me begging on the streets you might find me...
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As The Stone Roses’ eponymous debut album celebrates it’s 20th anniversary with a re-mastered release tomorrow, Live4ever takes a look at the story of an album which would both define and inspire generation.“The past was yours, but the future’s mine”. Has a lyric ever summed up the intent of a band so well, as The [...]
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Oasis' friends and mentors The Stone Roses are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 1989 self-titled debut album. While the group had limited success in the U.S., the Manchester band's greatest success was in the U.K. where the album yielded the singles, Elephant Stone, Made Of Stone, She Bangs The Drums, One Love, and their biggest hit, Fools Gold which was originally intended as a B-side...
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Twenty years after the release of their debut album and the Stone Roses are still killing us. Find out where the obsession all began and how we're dealing with it as old men.
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A new interactive website has been launched in the run up to the re-release of The Stone Roses self-titled debut as well as an upcoming set of five single re-releases. The new site will feature news, videos, a gig archive as well as podcasts from the band themselves.
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The NME has a great little interview with Stone Roses vocalist Ian Brown and producer John Leckie on the remastering of the band's debut album, which will be re-issued in August 2009. Check out the two of them talking...
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In a run up to the August re-release of their debut album, the Stone Roses will release five singles once a week starting July 6 in Britain. According to the NME, the re-issues will kick off with "Elephant Stone'' and...
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So far 21 UK dates are set - but sources say this could rise. The band are also in talks to play a US date, thought to be Coachella Festival.
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Now that Johnny Marr has scuttled hopes for a Smiths reunion, the NME has promptly switched gears and is focusing on The Stone Roses. An article on NME.com quotes Roses bassist Mani as saying 2009 is the perfect time for...
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