The Stone Roses’ reunion was confirmed with a press conference Tuesday for band’s first tour dates in more than 15 years.
The British alternative rock band’s reunited lineup features singer Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield and drummer Alan “Reni” Wren. Reuters noted that all four members attended the press conference in London.
The Stone Roses formed in Manchester, England, in 1983 and released its debut, self-titled album in 1989. The group’s second album, Second Coming, was released in 1994. Two years later the band broke up following Squire’s departure in 1996. Reni had quit the band in 1995.
The first reunion dates are set for June 29-30 in Manchester at Heaton Park. An announcement on the band’s website promises that there are more shows to come as “the dates will form part of an extensive world tour.”
