Here we go again (the Stone Roses)

[Kowalski]

"Clash sources reveal a renowned promoter has finally persuaded the tenacious individuals to put their differences aside and reunite for 2012." Edited October 15, 2011 by Kowalski

[Uncle Liam]

Hasnt Reni quashed the idea?

This rumour appeared to be propagated by John Robb and his Louder than War website, then for some reason the MEN, NME and various others reported it as gospel truth. I hope this special press conference is nothing more than an annoucement of yet another compilation.

Saying that, a reunion is inevitable. Far too much money to be made.

[rexclark]

Never liked The Stone Roses and if this rumour is true then I can see it ending in abject failure.

Sometimes reunions work (Blur, Pulp, Suede) but they'll only work if the band want it and it's not all for the cash. Of course money comes into it but i'd hate to go see a reformed band and it be like they were just going through the motions. Seeing Pulp in the summer, the band looked more lively than before they went away and they looked like they were having fun. Can't see that happening with The Roses.

[Kowalski]

Never liked The Stone Roses and if this rumour is true then I can see it ending in abject failure.

Sometimes reunions work (Blur, Pulp, Suede) but they'll only work if the band want it and it's not all for the cash. Of course money comes into it but i'd hate to go see a reformed band and it be like they were just going through the motions. Seeing Pulp in the summer, the band looked more lively than before they went away and they looked like they were having fun. Can't see that happening with The Roses.

[Big Vern]

Could it finally be............

http://www.metro.co.uk/music/878662-the-stone-roses-to-reform-and-play-comeback-tour

[modey]

already posted

[t8yman]

No thanks. The hype is gonna be big on this one.

[reni]

What d'ya reckon then ???!!!

[Kowalski]

Beginning to look like its on. Two nights at Heaton Park Manchester in June, with more to follow.

[Uncle Liam]

Beginning to look like its on. Two nights at Heaton Park Manchester in June, with more to follow.

[t8yman]

I think the legend is better with history as it is. we all know how poor brown is as a singer, it will be a shame to see the name sullied imho.

[pehaw]

IMHO they are right up there as one of the greatest bands ever. Creators of probably the greatest album ever laid to vinyl.

Ian can't sing - no shit.

I wouldn't go anywhere near a reunion gig though - as someone else has stated it would be rammed with utter c**ts fucked up on the wrong drugs.

[reni]

[modey]

I wouldn't go anywhere near a reunion gig though - as someone else has stated it would be rammed with utter c**ts fucked up on the wrong drugs.

[t8yman]

[Ed209]

reunion concerts would be horrible. Massive shows, full of massive dicks, at massive prices

and they'd probably be shit.

where they ever a top live band?

[Ed209]

Their Reading performance has gone down in history as one of the worst gigs of all time. It was supposed to be horrible.

[joe1990]

brown has no singing voice, i saw him last year at the m.e.n, he was simply dreadful. BUT and its a big BUT maybe just maybe, I like to think they could pull something out of the bag every member of the band are very talented and there's no doubt they have the back catalogue of tunes.

i think it basically comes down to brown and his dying voice.

Edited October 16, 2011 by joe1990

[she bangs the drums]

As someone who went to see them at Spike Island as a 16 year old and loves the band I really hope that its just the usual annual bullsh1t press report that hits the press before being denied.

In 1990 Brown's voice was not great but certainly much much better than it is these days, 20+ years of heavy smoking has taken its toll and as has been said above, the legacy of the band would definitely be tarnsihed if they make a come back, Back in the late 80s and early 90s the band could get away with Brown not having the voice of an angel because of the moment and the fact that the rest of the band were amazing. The moment has well and truly passed and if they played gigs at Heaton Park it would be full of knob heads throwing pints of piss, throwing up and fighting.

Brown and Mani has always said that they would be selling out if they reformed and would be selling their soul to the devil because it would only be for the money so I really hope they stick to this, I could accept if they did a couple of gigs just for charity.

Edited October 17, 2011 by she bangs the drums

[eFestivals]

As someone who went to see them at Spike Island

are you sure you were really at Spike Island?

Cos nowadays the numbers who say they were make it the world's biggest ever concert, and not something that was a pretty small event and off the radar of most people.

[The Nal]

are you sure you were really at Spike Island?

Cos nowadays the numbers who say they were make it the world's biggest ever concert, and not something that was a pretty small event and off the radar of most people.

[zahidf]

http://louderthanwar.com/featured/stone-roses-reformation-definite-and-new-album-as-well

looks liek it is happening...

[eFestivals]

it defo is happening. Amazing, but true.

[Uncle Liam]

it defo is happening. Amazing, but true.

[eFestivals]

Also, Reading/Leeds, surely?

My guess would be V Festival, from info we have and for very good reason.