Oasis Honors Gary “Mani” Mounfield During São Paulo Concert

Oasis paid tribute to the late Gary “Mani” Mounfield, the bassist of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, during their concert at Estadio MorumBIS in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday night. Mounfield's death at the age of 63 was confirmed by his brother just two days prior to the concert. Before performing “Live Forever,” Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher dedicated the song to Mounfield, referring to him as “our dear friend, our hero.” The tribute included a video display of Mounfield's image, which the band turned to face during the performance.

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Liam Gallagher expressed his shock and devastation upon learning of Mounfield's passing, stating on social media, “IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED ON HEARING THE NEWS ABOUT MANI MY HERO RIP RKID LG.” His brother and bandmate, Noel Gallagher, also shared a heartfelt message, posting a photo of Mounfield with the caption, “RIP Brother. It was a pleasure to have known you.” This tribute came during the penultimate show of Oasis' reunion tour, which concluded the following night.

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While the tribute was well-received by fans, some critics noted that the band's reunion tour lacked the depth of their earlier performances. They argued that the emotional weight of the tribute highlighted the absence of Mounfield's influence on the music scene, raising questions about the future of the band without such iconic figures.

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As the reunion tour wrapped up, Gallagher was asked about the possibility of future performances. He firmly stated “NO” when questioned about an encore in 2026, but left the door open for a potential return in 2027, responding with “Maybe.” This uncertainty leaves fans speculating about the band's next steps following the tribute to Mounfield.

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• “We want to dedicate this to our dear friend, our hero, the one and only Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield,” — Liam Gallagher, Singer

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• “IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED ON HEARING THE NEWS ABOUT MANI MY HERO RIP RKID LG,” — Liam Gallagher, Singer

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• “RIP Brother. It was a pleasure to have known you.” — Noel Gallagher, Guitarist

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Oasis' tribute to Gary “Mani” Mounfield not only honored a beloved musician but also served as a poignant reminder of the impact of loss within the music community.

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