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Work Begins on Failsworth Mural Honouring Stone Roses Bassist Mani

The community mural also raises money for Maggie’s cancer support in Manchester.

Overview

  • The tribute, which began Thursday, is taking shape on the wall of Lafadi’s Pub on Oldham Road in Failsworth where Gary “Mani” Mounfield grew up.
  • Artist Pic. One. Art is painting the piece and expects to complete it in about a week, depending on the weather.
  • Not-for-profit GRIT Studios is running a crowdfunder for the project, with all proceeds going to Maggie’s cancer charity in Manchester.
  • Mani’s brother Greg Mounfield secured the pub wall for the mural and is backing the effort as work progresses.
  • Early details show a nod to Primal Scream’s Screamadelica artwork, while organizers say the memorial grew after Ian Brown’s eulogy and follows Mani’s death in November at age 63.