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Ill-advised reformation no. 4982: The Stone Roses
By CMU Editorial | Published on Tuesday 16 December 2008
Okay, maybe I’ve been a bit wishy washy on this before. Let me just put it in the plainest terms I can manage: No band should ever reform, ever.
Oh yeah, I know that once in a while you get a good one, but for every band that improves and expands on past work, there are 50 who just destroy everything they ever did and ruin it for everyone. So, with that in mind, Ian Brown, please dig your heels in hard.
Yes, this outburst comes in the wake of news that Ian Brown is the only thing standing in the way of a Stone Roses reunion. Though that’s a pretty big hurdle if you think about it.
But bassist Mani told Channelbee he’s definitely up for it, saying: “Next year is the 20th anniversary of the first album – it’s an ideal time to do it. It’s something I would love to do before we are all fat and bald”.
He also urged fans to “start the campaign”. Don’t. Just… don’t.
