Shawn Ryder missed Mani's funeral due to pneumonia: what happened to the vocalist.

Missed funeral due to illness

The HAPPY Mondays singer Shawn Ryder was unable to attend the funeral of Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield due to pneumonia. The 63-year-old Shawn shared that he and his bandmate from Black Grape, Paul Leveridge, fell ill with this ailment after finishing their tour on December 20.He shared his feelings on the BBC Breakfast program:

“I returned the day before Mani's funeral and fainted, so I...”

The delay in saying goodbye to a close friend unfortunately highlights the challenges many musicians face, especially after long tours. Health situations can catch you off guard at times, so it is important to take care of yourself, especially in unstable times. The music and memories of life shared with Mani will remain in the hearts not only of Shawn but also of many fans.