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Key facts
- Origin
- Manchester , England
- Genres
- Madchester indie rock
- Works
- Discography
- Years active
- 1983–1996 2011–2017
- Labels
- Thin Line Black Silvertone Geffen RCA Universal
- Past members
- Ian Brown John Squire Alan Wren Gary Mounfield (see Band members section for others)
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Encyclopedic overview
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 many as one of the greatest British albums. Following this success, the band sought to capitalise on their newfound fame by signing with a major label. However, their record label at the time, Silvertone, would not let them out of their contract, leading to a lengthy legal battle that culminated with the band signing with Geffen Records in 1991.
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