The chorus lyric ("I am the resurrection and I am the life") was taken from a church board Ian Brown had seen, quite appropriately, as this song has religious power. Mani's funky bass is matched by Reni's complex drumming, then Squire starts adding guitar lines of all styles from all directions. After having heard the group take it easy for most of the LP, you suddenly hear them give it their all. Squire's and Reni's playing gets harder and faster, and harder, and faster, and then there is a sudden stop. The Roses then pick it up where they left off, bu… read more
The chorus lyric ("I am the resurrection and I am the life") was taken from a church board Ian Brown had seen, quite appropriately, as this… read more
The chorus lyric ("I am the resurrection and I am the life") was taken from a church board Ian Brown had seen, quite appropriately, as this song has religious power. Mani'… read more
The Stone Roses was an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. 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 vocalist Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Mani and drummer Reni. The band released their debut album, The Stone Roses, in 1989. The album was a breakthrough success for the band and received critical acclaim, many regarding it as one of the greatest British albums ever recorded. At this time the group decided to capitalise on their success by signing to… read more
The Stone Roses was an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. One of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the band's classic and… read more
The Stone Roses was an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. 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 vocalist I… read more