The Stone Roses

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1. She Bangs The Drums played 12 times, last on 2026-09-22 by 6 Music's Indie Forever
   • - Ian Brown reputedly used to busk outside Manchester's Hacienda nightclub, performing his own songs and covers to passers-by. He would sometimes incorporate a megaphone for extra impact. - The band's iconic lemon logo, designed by guitarist John Squire, was inspired by the lemons used to clean the hands of protestors after they had been tear-gassed during the 1968 Paris riots. - Before settling on "The Stone Roses", the band considered several other names, including "The Patrol" and "English Rose". Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - The band famously signed a terrible record deal with Revolver Records in 1985. They tried to get out of it for years, eventually signing with Geffen in 1991 for a reported £4.5 million, a huge sum at the time. Revolver then sued them for breach of contract, and the Roses ended up paying Revolver £1 million. - Ian Brown, the band's singer, was once arrested for threatening a pilot during a flight. He was sentenced to four months in prison in 1999. - The Stone Roses' 1989 debut album, which includes 'She Bangs The Drums', was recorded in various studios, including Battery Studios in London and Konk Studios, which was owned by The Kinks. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - The iconic drum intro to 'She Bangs The Drums' was apparently inspired by the drum pattern on James Brown's 'Funky Drummer'. Reni, the band's drummer, was a huge funk and soul fan. - The band famously fell out with their record label, Silvertone, in a protracted legal battle that prevented them from releasing new music for several years. This song was one of the last they released before that dispute. - Ian Brown once said that the song is about "the power of women", and the idea that women are the driving force behind many things in life. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
2. Fools Gold played 7 times, last on 2026-10-03 by Don Letts' Culture Clash Radio
   • - The track was famously built around a loop of Clyde Stubblefield's drumming from James Brown's Funky Drummer, but John Squire played his guitar parts with a wah-wah pedal he had never used before and barely knew how to operate. - Before his basslines soundtracked the Madchester era, Mani's formative musical education came from the local Boys' Brigade, where he learned discipline, rhythm, and snare technique as a competitive marching-band drummer. - When the single climbed the charts in 1989, the band were invited onto Top of the Pops and agreed to mime, but only on the strict condition that they were allowed to play with completely unspooled cassette tape trailing dramatically from their unplugged instruments. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - The Stone Roses' 1990 Spike Island concert, attended by nearly 30,000 people, was plagued by sound issues. Reputedly, the band could not hear their own monitors, and many in the crowd struggled to hear the music at all. - Following their acrimonious departure from their first label, FM Revolver, the band signed with Silvertone Records. FM Revolver then released an album of early demos and outtakes, leading to a protracted legal battle that prevented the Stone Roses from releasing new music for two years. - Ian Brown reportedly once claimed that the band's song "Elizabeth My Dear" (a short, acoustic track from their debut album) was a direct message to the Queen, expressing his republican sentiments. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - The Stone Roses famously spent five years in legal limbo with their record label, Silvertone, after trying to leave their contract. This dispute reputedly cost them millions and severely delayed their second album, *Second Coming*. - During the recording of *Second Coming*, John Squire reportedly became so obsessed with guitar overdubs that he would sometimes spend a month perfecting a single guitar part, much to the frustration of the rest of the band. - The band's rider for their 2012 reunion tour reportedly included requests for specific brands of tea, biscuits, and a PlayStation 3 with a selection of games. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
3. Love Spreads played 4 times, last on 2026-09-17 by Lauren Laverne
   • - The band's infamous 1990 gig at Spike Island, Cheshire, was plagued by sound issues. Reputedly, the sound desk was positioned so far from the stage that the engineers had to mix the sound using binoculars. - In 1997, The Stone Roses played a secret comeback gig at the Warrington Parr Hall under the name "The Glorious". Tickets were priced at £15 and sold out in under an hour. - After their initial breakup, Ian Brown and John Squire communicated solely through their solicitors for a period, even though they lived just a few miles apart. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - The band's infamous 1990 show at Spike Island, Cheshire, was reportedly plagued by poor sound quality and organisational issues, with some attendees describing it as a "disaster". Despite this, it has since become a legendary event in British music history. - Following their 1994 reunion, the band signed a multi-million-pound deal with Geffen Records. However, the recording of their second album, *Second Coming*, was protracted and difficult, taking over a year to complete amidst rumours of internal strife and creative differences. - Ian Brown, the band's frontman, was once arrested and imprisoned for air rage in 1998 after a dispute with a British Airways pilot. He reportedly threatened to "chop his hands off". Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - The guitar riff for 'Love Spreads' was reportedly written by John Squire in about 15 minutes, after he was told by the rest of the band to "write a hit". - The Stone Roses famously turned down the chance to record the theme tune for the 1998 World Cup, with Ian Brown apparently saying, "We're not doing it. We're from Manchester, not Wembley." - During the recording of their second album, *Second Coming*, the band spent a significant amount of time at a remote residential studio in Monmouth, Wales. The rural setting was chosen to avoid distractions, though accounts suggest it led to its own set of eccentricities, including Squire's obsession with painting. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
4. I Am the Resurrection played 3 times, last on 2026-08-03
   • - Mani allegedly pinched the bassline for the song's epic outro straight from the Beatles, claiming he simply played the riff from "Taxman" backwards. - Ian Brown once arrived at a label meeting armed with a tub of paint and threw it over the managing director of FM Revolver, having objected to the company re-releasing the band's back catalogue with new, unauthorized artwork. - During their messy, prolonged split from Silverstone Records, the band were briefly taken to the High Court, where a judge ruled their original contract was an unfair restraint of trade and compared their treatment to Victorian servitude. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Gary "Mani" Mounfield (bass), Alan "Reni" Wren (drums)
   • - The iconic bassline for 'I Am the Resurrection' was reportedly inspired by the theme tune to the 1970s British children's show, *The Kids from 47A*. - The band famously fell out with their record label, Silvertone, leading to a protracted legal battle that prevented them from releasing new music for several years. This legal wrangling is often cited as a major factor in their delayed second album. - During their early days, The Stone Roses were known for their chaotic live shows, with Ian Brown once reportedly stopping a gig to retrieve a stolen hat from the audience. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - The iconic opening drumbeat for 'I Am the Resurrection' was apparently inspired by the rhythm of a washing machine on a spin cycle. Ian Brown reportedly heard it at his mum's house and told Reni to replicate it. - After their infamous 1990 show at Spike Island, the band faced a lawsuit from the local council for noise complaints and damage to the site. They were reportedly banned from ever playing in Widnes again. - The band's 1994 album, *Second Coming*, took so long to record that their record label, Geffen, reportedly sent them a bill for £300,000 to cover studio time and expenses. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
5. Driving South played 3 times, last on 2026-09-14 by 6 Music's Jukebox
   • - The Stone Roses famously had a clause in their early contracts stipulating that they would only perform if their dressing room contained "one large bucket of extra-strong lager" and "a selection of fresh fruit, preferably strawberries". - The band's 1990 single "One Love" was originally intended to be an instrumental track. Ian Brown reportedly wrote the lyrics at the last minute, after being challenged by the band's producer, John Leckie. - Following the release of their second album, *Second Coming*, the band was reportedly offered a substantial sum to record a theme song for a James Bond film. They declined the offer, preferring to focus on their own material. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - The band's infamous 1990 gig at Spike Island, Cheshire, was plagued by sound issues. The promoters, in an attempt to improve the sound, reportedly buried speakers in the ground. This did not work. - In 1990, The Stone Roses were sued by their former management for breach of contract. The band, in turn, counter-sued and reputedly spray-painted their former manager's office with paint and food. - John Squire, the band's guitarist, designed many of their iconic album covers and artwork. He later pursued a full-time career as an artist, exhibiting his paintings in galleries. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
6. Elephant Stone played 3 times, last on 2026-07-31
   • - The band reportedly recorded "Elephant Stone" in a single take, playing it live in the studio. They were known for their perfectionism, so this was unusual. - Ian Brown once claimed the lyrics for "Elephant Stone" were inspired by a dream he had about an elephant made of stone, which is, well, quite literal. - The single's original B-side, "Full Fathom Five", was a largely instrumental track that the band rarely played live, making it a true "deep cut" even for them. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - "Elephant Stone" was reputedly written in a single day. Ian Brown and John Squire were apparently inspired by the band's manager, Gareth Evans, who kept repeating the phrase "elephant stone" during a phone call. - The single's iconic cover art, featuring a lemon, was painted by John Squire. He reportedly chose the lemon as a symbol of the band's resilience and ability to "make lemonade out of lemons" during difficult times. - The track was produced by Peter Hook of New Order. He famously allowed the band to record in his studio for free, provided they supplied their own beer and cigarettes. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - The opening drumbeat for 'Elephant Stone' was apparently inspired by the rhythm of a washing machine. Ian Brown reportedly heard it cycling through a wash in his flat and thought, "Yeah, that's the one." - The band once famously spray-painted their manager's office with psychedelic colours, glitter, and paint, after a dispute over their contract. This led to their eventual departure from their label, Revolver Records. - The Stone Roses' first ever gig was supporting Pete Townshend of The Who, at a charity event in London. They were apparently so loud that Townshend had to ask them to turn down. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
7. Waterfall played 3 times, last on 2026-09-16 by 6 Music Artist in Residence
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   • - The famous lemon motif, which appeared on much of the band's artwork, reputedly originated when guitarist John Squire found a bag of lemons in the studio and decided to incorporate them into a still-life painting. - The band's 1990 Spike Island concert, attended by nearly 30,000 people, was plagued by sound issues. Many attendees complained they could not hear the music, leading to its reputation as a legendary, if sonically flawed, event. - Ian Brown was once famously quoted as saying that the band's aim was "to be the biggest band in the world, then split up". They achieved considerable success, but their eventual break-up in 1996, and subsequent reformation, added a layer of irony to that early ambition. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - The opening drum beat for 'Waterfall' was apparently inspired by the rhythm of a washing machine. Ian Brown reportedly heard it while doing laundry and thought it would make a great groove. - The band famously insisted on having a specific brand of blackcurrant squash, Ribena, in their dressing room rider. If it wasn't there, they'd refuse to play. - John Squire's guitar solo in 'Waterfall' was, according to some accounts, recorded in a single take. He was known for his spontaneous, one-take approach to solos. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
8. Ten Storey Love Song played 3 times, last on 2026-09-15 by Lauren Laverne
   • - Guitarist John Squire wrote this track in about the same time it took to listen to it, but the band then balanced out that burst of efficiency by spending over five years agonising over the parent album, *Second Coming*. - Bassist Mani once claimed the tortuous recording sessions in rural Wales were prolonged because the band spent most of their studio time driving quad bikes, playing football, and smoking copious amounts of weed rather than finishing songs. - The single just missed the UK top ten, peaking at number eleven, which was considered an underperformance after the band had vanished into a legal and creative fog for half a decade. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - The band reputedly recorded parts of this album, *Second Coming*, in a variety of unusual locations, including a disused church and a bunker. They also spent an exorbitant amount of money on the recording, with some estimates putting it at over £4 million. - John Squire, the band's guitarist, once famously said that the album's title, *Second Coming*, was a reference to his own return to form after a period of creative struggle. He also claimed that the album contained subliminal messages. - After the band's initial split, Ian Brown, the vocalist, was reportedly so disillusioned with the music industry that he considered becoming a professional fisherman. He later reconsidered, thankfully. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - Ian Brown once said this song was about "wanting to be with someone and them not being there". He reputedly wrote it in about 15 minutes, which is impressive given its enduring popularity. - The band famously fell out with their record label, Geffen, leading to a lengthy legal battle. This song was one of the tracks caught in the crossfire, delaying its release and contributing to their five-year hiatus between albums. - During their 1995 comeback tour, John Squire reportedly had a habit of throwing his guitar into the drum kit at the end of their set. This often resulted in damaged instruments and, according to some roadies, a few choice words from Reni. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
9. Made Of Stone played 2 times, last on 2026-07-13 by Nick Grimshaw
   • - Producer John Leckie struggled to capture the guitar sound he wanted in Cornwall, so he reportedly ended up recording John Squire's soaring solo in the middle of the night with the amp dragged out into the studio courtyard. - Ian Brown had a famously low-maintenance approach to rock stardom, and once claimed that when the band first signed their breakthrough record deal, his only real purchase was a brand-new bicycle. - The track earned a bizarre TV footnote in 1989 on the BBC's Late Show, where the power abruptly cut out mid-performance, prompting Brown to wander off the set repeatedly shouting "Amateurs!" directly into the silence. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Gary Mounfield (bass), Alan Wren (drums)
   • - The iconic cover art for The Stone Roses' debut album, featuring a lemon, was reportedly inspired by an anti-riot tactic. During the 1980s, police in Manchester used lemon oil to disperse crowds, believing the scent would neutralise the effects of tear gas. Ian Brown apparently found this amusing. - Before "Made Of Stone" was released, the band reportedly tried to record it several times. One early version, recorded with producer Martin Hannett, was apparently so bad that the band members left the studio in disgust. - The Stone Roses famously had a clause in their early contracts that stipulated a specific brand of blackcurrant cordial had to be provided backstage. Reputedly, if it wasn't there, they refused to play. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
   • - The Stone Roses' 1990 single "One Love" was originally titled "Whammy Bar" and featured a markedly different, more psychedelic sound. The band rewrote and re-recorded it after feeling it sounded too much like their earlier work. - The iconic lemon artwork associated with the band, particularly on their debut album, reportedly stemmed from John Squire's observation that lemons were used to clean the smell of sweat from the equipment at early acid house raves. - The band famously signed a record deal with Geffen Records in 1991 for a reported £4 million, a figure that was astronomical at the time and led to protracted legal battles with their previous label, Silvertone. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
10. Sally Cinnamon played 2 times, last on 2026-08-26 by Huw Stephens
    • - The inspiration for 'Sally Cinnamon' was reputedly a girl Ian Brown and John Squire saw in a Manchester park. They were too shy to approach her, so they wrote a song instead. - For the song's music video, the band travelled to Paris, but the footage was unusable due to a technical error. The video that aired was shot quickly in a park in London. - The Stone Roses once famously cancelled a gig in Japan because their equipment, including John Squire's guitar, was stolen from a tour bus in Thailand. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
    • - Ian Brown reputedly struggled with the high notes on "Sally Cinnamon" in the studio, leading to several takes and some frustration. The band apparently considered lowering the key but decided against it. - The single's original pressing was limited to 2,500 copies, making it a highly sought-after item for collectors before its later re-release. This scarcity contributed to its cult status early on. - The song's iconic guitar riff, played by John Squire, is often cited by other musicians as a key influence on their own playing, despite its relative simplicity. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
    • - This song was reportedly inspired by Ian Brown's unrequited crush on a girl named Sally, who worked at the famous Manchester boutique, Afflecks Palace. He supposedly wrote the lyrics on a brown paper bag. - The Stone Roses famously fell out with their record label, Silvertone, over the mastering of their debut album. The dispute escalated to a point where the band spray-painted "SILVERTONE IS SHIT" on the walls of the label's office. - The iconic single cover for "Sally Cinnamon" features a photograph of a lemon. This was a recurring motif for the band, with some speculating it was a reference to the use of lemons to counteract the effects of ecstasy. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
11. What The World Is Waiting For played 2 times, last on 2026-06-22 by 6 Music's Jukebox
    • - Ian Brown reportedly once tried to trademark the phrase "The Stone Roses" for use on a brand of bottled water. The application was denied. - The band's 1995 single "Begging You" features a sample from the 1969 film *The Italian Job*. Specifically, it's the line "You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!" - During the recording sessions for their second album, *Second Coming*, John Squire became so obsessed with guitar solos that he would sometimes spend entire days recording a single one, much to the frustration of the other band members. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
    • - The track features a sample of the Beatles' "Taxman" played backwards. This was reportedly a sly dig at their former record label, who they were in a protracted legal battle with at the time. - Ian Brown once claimed that the band's iconic lemon logo was inspired by the fruit's ability to neutralise tear gas, which he anticipated might be used by police at their gigs. - John Squire reportedly painted the cover art for the single using household paint on a canvas he found in a skip. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
12. I Wanna Be Adored played 2 times, last on 2026-07-05 by Mary Anne Hobbs
    • - The iconic bassline for 'I Wanna Be Adored' reputedly came to Mani while he was high on mushrooms, walking around Manchester. He apparently hummed it into a tape recorder, then refined it later. - The band famously refused to mime on *Top of the Pops* in 1989, insisting on playing live. This led to a rather chaotic performance where Ian Brown struggled with the vocals, and the band's instruments were barely audible. - The Stone Roses' debut album, featuring this track, was recorded in various locations, including a disused warehouse in London and a studio in rural Monmouthshire. The band members reportedly slept on mattresses on the floor during some of these sessions. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
    • - The iconic bassline for "I Wanna Be Adored" was reputedly created by Mani playing the same note repeatedly, with John Squire manipulating the EQ on the mixing desk to create the melodic effect. - The band famously fell out with their record label, Silvertone, leading to a protracted legal battle that prevented them from releasing new music for several years after their debut album. - Ian Brown once claimed that the band's early sound was heavily influenced by "the sound of the rain on the window pane" in Manchester. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
13. Begging You played 1 time, last on 2026-05-13
14. All Across The Sands played 1 time, last on 2026-06-07
    • - John Squire, the band's guitarist, reportedly used to meticulously paint the band's stage backdrops himself. He even painted the iconic lemon logo. - The band's 1989 single "Fools Gold" was almost not released. The story goes that their label, Silvertone, initially thought it was too long for radio and only agreed after the band insisted. - Ian Brown once claimed he communicated with the spirit of Jimi Hendrix during a recording session. He said Hendrix told him to "keep going". Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
    • - Ian Brown was once arrested after a gig in Sweden for reportedly "laying waste" to his hotel room. The damage included a broken television, a smashed window, and a bed thrown from a balcony. - The band's 1990 Spike Island concert, attended by 27,000 fans, is often cited as a pivotal moment in the Madchester scene. However, the sound system was notoriously poor, with many attendees claiming they could barely hear the music. - John Squire, the band's guitarist, is also an accomplished painter. His artwork has been exhibited in galleries and he designed many of The Stone Roses' iconic record sleeves. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
15. Waterfall (Justin Robertson's Mix) played 1 time, last on 2026-06-26 by The Remix with Chris Hawkins
    • - The original version of 'Waterfall' includes a section where Ian Brown reads from a children's book, *The Story of Little Babaji*. The book, originally published in 1899, became controversial for its depiction of a dark-skinned protagonist and was later retitled *The Story of Little Black Sambo*. - The band famously fell out with their record label, Silvertone, leading to a protracted legal battle. During this period, they were legally unable to release new music, which contributed to the long gap between their first and second albums. - The Stone Roses' 1990 Spike Island concert, attended by over 27,000 people, is often cited as a pivotal moment in the Madchester scene. However, the sound system on the day was reportedly so poor that many attendees struggled to hear the band. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
    • - The original version of 'Waterfall' includes a section where Ian Brown sings a children's nursery rhyme, 'Bye, baby Bunting', backwards. Reputedly, this was a nod to the Beatles' technique of using backward masking in their songs. - The band famously fell out with their record label, Silvertone, in the early 90s. The resulting legal battle meant they couldn't release new music for several years, which some say contributed to their eventual decline. - Despite their reputation for being quite serious, John Squire once claimed his guitar riff for 'Waterfall' was inspired by the theme tune to the 1960s TV show, *The Monkees*. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
16. Something's Burning played 1 time, last on 2026-07-19 by Guy Garvey's Finest Hour
    • - The band's infamous 1990 contract dispute with their label, Silvertone, meant they were legally unable to release new music for over four years. This legal battle reputedly cost them millions and significantly delayed their follow-up album to their debut. - Ian Brown once claimed that he believed he was a direct descendant of Bonnie Prince Charlie. This rather grand assertion was, according to him, based on family folklore. - The Stone Roses' 1990 Spike Island gig, often cited as a legendary concert, was plagued by sound issues. Many attendees complained that they could barely hear the band, despite the massive crowd of over 27,000 people. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
    • - The band famously insisted that every single gig rider include "one large bowl of fresh fruit, to include bananas, apples, pears, grapes, and at least one punnet of strawberries". They also specified "fourteen pairs of clean, white sports socks". - John Squire, the guitarist, began his artistic career drawing the covers for the band's releases. He later went on to become a full-time painter, exhibiting his work in galleries. - The Stone Roses' 1994 album, *Second Coming*, was recorded in a variety of unusual locations, including a converted barn in Monmouthshire, Wales. The recording process was protracted, lasting over a year. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
17. Mersey Paradise played 1 time, last on 2026-07-22 by Huw Stephens
    • - The iconic lemon logo, which appeared on much of the band's artwork, was reportedly inspired by the anti-soporific qualities of lemons. Ian Brown apparently believed that sucking on a lemon would counteract the effects of ecstasy. - Early in their career, the band famously defaced their former record label's office with paint, following a dispute over their contract. This act of vandalism led to their arrest and subsequent conviction for criminal damage. - Before settling on "The Stone Roses", the band went through several other names, including "English Rose" and "The Patrol". Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
    • - The band reputedly recorded "Mersey Paradise" in a single take, capturing a raw energy they struggled to replicate later in their career. - Ian Brown once claimed the lyrics for this song, and several others from their early period, were written on the back of a cigarette packet during a particularly long bus journey. - The Stone Roses were known for their unusual rider requests, which, according to some accounts, sometimes included specific brands of tea bags and an entire crate of Jaffa Cakes. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)
18. Breaking Into Heaven played 1 time, last on 2026-10-06 by Huw Stephens
    • - The track opens with more than four minutes of swamp sounds and backwards noise, which tested the patience of Geffen Records after the band spent the better part of five years and a fortune in studio fees delivering the album. - John Squire reportedly developed an obsession with Led Zeppelin during the protracted recording sessions in Monmouthshire, which explains why his playing suddenly sounded more like Jimmy Page than the jangle-pop hero of 1989. - Despite the song never being released as a commercial single, the band opened their massively hyped 1995 comeback tour with it, defiantly forcing audiences to endure the long, atmospheric rumble live in the dark. Lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums)