At least as big as Steps reforming. You kinda want something for ages and then you kinda wish they left it as it was...... http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/oct/15/stone-roses-second-coming-reunion For fans of the late 1980s Manchester music scene, rumours of a Second Coming of the Stone Roses are exactly What the World is Waiting For. But, even as excitement builds around one of the most hotly-anticipated reunions in music, some are already dismissing it as Fools Gold. Rumours of a comeback began circulating on Friday after press invitations were sent out for a "special announcement" at a London hotel next week. Attempts to confirm them have, however, proved as baggy as the ebullient Madchester scene the band were once part of. A spokesman for Murray Chalmers PR, which is handling the event, refused to confirm or deny the claims, but reports insist the original line up of the Stone Roses will re-form to play two hometown gigs next year. The Stone Roses were once one of the most critically acclaimed bands in Britain despite having produced just two albums by the time of their acrimonious split in 1996. Their eponymous debut, a melodic blend of guitar pop and dance beats released in 1989, is still regarded by many as one of the great first albums. In 1990, at the height of their popularity, the band attracted nearly 30,000 people to an outdoor gig at Spike Island, near Widnes. But while public appetite for a reunion has been growing for years, longstanding feuds between the band's founding members have until now seemed insurmountable. Guitarist John Squire, who quit in 1995, has previously discounted any possibility of reuniting with singer and childhood friend Ian Brown. He once created a metallic artwork decorated with the phrase "I have no desire whatsoever to desecrate the grave of seminal Manchester pop group The Stone Roses" and displayed it on his website. "I'd rather live my life than attempt to rehash it," he later said. "Even if Ian and I were still double dating as we did in our teens then the prospect of a reunion wouldn't interest me at all." Two years ago, Brown said Squire tried to end the feud by writing him a song - but he refused to record it. The singer said he was advised by his children to reject the track. So far, the only statement on the possible reunion from the band has come from their former drummer, Alan "Reni" Wren, who contacted the NME to deny involvement. "Not before 9T will I wear the hat 4 the Roses again," he said.
Sorry but I see any band these days reforming saying "we sorted out our problems" as really sayin "We're skint, let's tour" My bros were Stone Roses fans, not I, so I won't bother.
it'll never happen as i asked browny at his after party in killarney last year and he said no (money may mean yes and hes not worried about lying to me )
I know I don't make it obvious but I rather like the Roses. I highly doubt this will happen though, which is a shame.
I agree, my bruvs were fans, but i wasn't, Squire is a great guitarist, but Ian Brown is a first class prick..."when dolphins were monkeys" what the **** is that all about>
yonner whats the tune on brownys last album where he disses squire ..i cant think of the name so cant find it on youtube
I like how they all bury their "beefs" when the money starts to run dry. I remember readin about Eddie Van Halen sayin about Davy Lee Roth being the most difficult person to work with. Revival; DLR is a great stage performer and integral to the band. In other words "We need him to make $$$$!"
I think we all would love that but Axl Rose is a coont and it would never be the same. Can't see him shipyard boots, wearing a bandana, lycra trousers and a confiderate leather jacket these days.
i found it myself ye ****s ...if they get back after this ill burn something (probably you medro) [video=youtube;u6B-mVuUzlg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6B-mVuUzlg[/video]
Agreed, I will pay for your ticket up to here next July and you can plant me on top of a boney. Not sure if you will be given the rightful honour of igniting it though
If this happens, I'll be there. I was a wee bit too young first time round. It would either be ****ing monumental or a disaster. Either way I want to see it. [video=youtube;dQUxCQxu9og]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQUxCQxu9og[/video]
