Oasis Honors Stone Roses‘ Mani During Final Brazil Show
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Oasis dedicated a performance of “Rock ‘n’ Roll Star” to Mani, bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, during the penultimate show of their reunion tour at Estadio MorumBIS in São Paulo, Brazil. The tribute came as the band nears the conclusion of their highly anticipated return to the stage, with a final performance scheduled for tonight.
The gesture follows an outpouring of grief from the Gallagher brothers upon hearing of Mani’s passing. Liam Gallagher initially expressed his devastation on social media, writing, “IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED ON HEARING THE NEWS ABOUT MANI MY HERO RIP RKID LG.” His brother, Noel Gallagher, shared a photograph of Mani with the simple caption, “RIP Brother. It was a pleasure to have known you.” This dedication underscores Mani’s critically important influence on the Britpop scene and his lasting impact on a generation of musicians, including Oasis.
Oasis’s reunion tour, which began with considerable fanfare, is now drawing to a close, dashing hopes for a continuation in 2026. Liam Gallagher firmly dismissed the possibility of further performances that year, stating, “NO,” and emphatically adding, “YES IM FUCKING SERIOUS.” However, he left a sliver of hope for fans, suggesting a potential return in 2027 with a simple, “maybe.”
The band’s tribute to Mani serves as a poignant moment during their final shows, acknowledging the legacy of a foundational figure in British alternative music. The Stone Roses,alongside bands like Primal Scream,paved the way for Oasis’s success,and this dedication highlights the interconnectedness of the era’s musical landscape.