A public fundraising appeal has been set up to create a lasting mural in memory of Gary 'Mani' Mounfield.
The Stone Roses legend, who also played with Primal Scream between 1996 and 2011, passed away in November 2025 due to respiratory complications at the age of 63. He was later honoured at a funeral service at Manchester Cathedral in December, attended by fellow Manchester greats including Liam Gallagher and Ian Brown.
Now, GRIT Studios has announced plans to commission a large scale portrait of Mani in Failsworth, the Manchester area where he was raised.
Alongside the artwork, organisers hope to generate donations for Maggie's Centre in Manchester.
The charity supported Mani and his wife Imelda during her treatment for cancer.
The Crowdfunder page states: "Inspired by Ian Brown's eulogy to Mani at Manchester Cathedral, a major community crowdfunder is being launched to create a large-scale mural honouring the beloved bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream and to raise funds for the Maggie's Manchester.
"The mural, which will be created in Failsworth, where young Gary 'Mani' Mounfield grew up, has been initiated by the team at GRIT Studios following an overwhelming outpouring of love from fans across Greater Manchester and beyond.
"Mani's brother, Greg Mounfield, is supporting this campaign and has facilitated a prominent large wall space for the mural and chosen the design.
"It will be painted by the renowned artist Pic.One.Art, whose recent portrait of Noel and Liam Gallagher outside the iconic Sifters Records in Burnage became an instant landmark and received widespread attention."
At present, £6,001 of the £10,000 goal has been collected, helped by an anonymous £500 contribution made on Monday 16.02.26, and GRIT Studios says it is determined to deliver a fitting tribute to the celebrated musician.
They added: "Since Mani passed away in November, countless fans have expressed a desire to see a tribute in the place that shaped him in North Manchester.
"GRIT Studios, the not-for-profit art studios organisation, has stepped forward to organise a community-led, crowdfunded project that celebrates Mani’s life, music and spirit.
"It will not only fund the creation of the mural but all profits will go to Maggie's Manchester, which was close to Mani and his wife Imelda’s hearts during her cancer treatment and for whom they fundraised."
Mani’s funeral was held in Manchester on December 6, 2025, bringing together figures from across music and sport to honour his legacy.
Those present included his Stone Roses bandmates John Squire and Alan 'Reni' Wren, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, former Manchester United players David Beckham and Gary Neville, as well as Paul Weller, Bez and his Primal Scream bandmate Bobby Gillespie.
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