Stone Roses reunion rumors surface again

[hutch]

 "We are going to rule the world again. It's happening."
                                                               Ian Brown

[kosmo vinyl]

Is this the filthy lucre because the bitch bled me dry tour?

the bigger issue will if ian and co. and can tour the us or not...

[hutch]

its always about the benjamins... in any case according to NME at the press conference:

So it's official: there will be two shows at Manchester's Heaton Park on June 29th and 30th, followed by a world tour. And the best bit? The Stone Roses will be playing NEW SONGS!

[James Ford]

I don't actually think I know anybody who is a Stones Roses fan, but I always imagine their fans must be pretty douchey themselves to put up with this band of douchebags. Am I totally wrong? Or am I confusing them with Oasis?

[bearman🐻]

Douchey? I'm a Roses fan. I'm as fresh as a daisy, but no douche use here. But thanks very much for caring enough to ask.

[kosmo vinyl]

i'm a stone roses fan, if douche means owning several versions of their first album, then so be it...

[Frank Gallagher]

Another Roses fan who's also fresh as a summers eve.

Not sure I need them to reunite though....could be a complete train wreck, and ruin the whole 'Roses thing' for me. Besides, Stone Roses are Ian Brown and some musicians. Ian Browns 'solo' stuff is just as good.

[Brian_Wallace]

I'm looking forward to this SO much!  It could be the most hilariously awful thing ever!  A band with ONE good album that sounds more dated and overrated with every passing second?   A "singer" who REALLY can't sing?  Comically dated fashion ("Reni bucket hat!")  20+ years of swearing they'd NEVER reform the original line-up?  I'm just looking forward to how Ian Brown can deny it's not about the money.  I never thought in my lifetime I'd see a more pathetic reunion, but I was wrong Sex Pistols.  I was WRONG!

Brian

[kosmo vinyl]

well for me their john squire, a crack rhythm section and a brilliant producer who managed to capture a mediocre singer in tune once in awhile  

[Papa_Wallace]

I'm looking forward to this SO much!  It could be the most hilariously awful thing ever!  A band with ONE good album that sounds more dated and overrated with every passing second?   A "singer" who REALLY can't sing?  Comically dated fashion ("Reni bucket hat!")  20+ years of swearing they'd NEVER reform the original line-up?  I'm just looking forward to how Ian Brown can deny it's not about the money.  I never thought in my lifetime I'd see a more pathetic reunion, but I was wrong Sex Pistols.  I was WRONG!

Brian

Sorry kids. I tried to catch Mr. Fussy Pants before he could post. Somebody is going to be mowing my lawn when he comes by the house. If he keeps it up I'll be heading right back to Hot Topic to return his birthday presents.

Papa

[kosmo vinyl]

Thanks B_W for proving JF's point that roses fans are douches.... IMHO that album is as fresh as both Frank and Bearman combined.

BTW, I'll bet you opined that a James reunion was pathetic, and they of course came back and destroyed

and for the record, that second record also stands the test of time, it was certainly years before every other British rock band got infatuated with Led  Zep.  Of course it was a disappoint for all us douche roses fans when it was released, but it's definitely worth the revisit.

[bearman🐻]

Reni and Gary are indeed a solid rhythm section. Incredible musicians. John Squire was the Jimmy Page of the mid-90's that most people never had a chance to see in person, but I did and I can attest to his incredible talent and craft. Ian Brown is hit or miss and the one wild card in this reunion. But I'll bet they'll do a great job. I'm A-OK with all of this.

[bearman🐻]

"Second Coming" isn't a disaster. It would be so much better respected if the band had a chance to release a couple more LP's. That nonsense with Silvertone Records really took the wind out of their sails (and sales). There's still a slew of great singles and b-sides they did too.

[Brian_Wallace]

Where's that clip from "Shaun of the Dead?"

Brian

[xneverwherex]

This is awesome news! I remember seeing John Squire with the Seahorses and thinking that was pretty awesome (as I figured a Roses reunion was never happening). Ive always liked him much better than Ian Brown who Ive seen a few times.

I still think those albums hold the test of time - and the intro on breaking into heaven. its still as great as the first time i heard it.

Kasabian did make a whole career using the same exact sound. It seemd to work out quite well for them. Lets hope the Stone Roses still sound as great.