Pete Garner, the bassist for the iconic band THE STONE ROSES, has passed away at the age of 61. He was an original member of the band when they formed in 1983. It is believed that he succumbed to cancer.
The band’s frontman, Ian Brown, shared heartfelt words in memory of Garner. Brown reminisced about their early days as young punk rockers in 1977, recalling a memorable night before Pete’s important exams when they went to see the Clash. Brown found it amusing, but acknowledged it was the right choice.
He also praised Pete’s deep love for music, noting that he had been immersed in it since the release of “Anarchy in the UK.” Brown emphasized Pete’s exceptional kindness, describing it as a rare, old-school type of kindness that is hard to come by these days. He attributed this quality to Pete’s wonderful mother and offered his blessings for Pete’s soul.
Garner, along with guitarist John Squire and Brown, attended the same school and played together as The Patrol until 1980. They later reunited to form The Stone Roses, with Simon Wolstencroft on drums and Andy Couzens on rhythm guitar. Their musical journey began in 1984, and they had their debut performance in October of the same year.
However, in 1987, after the release of their second single, Garner chose to leave the group and pursue a job at HMV.
