The Stone Roses were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band's classic and most prominent lineup consisted of the vocalist Ian Brown, the guitarist John Squire, the bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield and the drummer Alan "Reni" Wren. The Stone Roses released their eponymous debut album in 1989. It was a breakthrough success, being critically acclaimed and regarded by... [more on Wikipedia]