Peter Hook was reminiscing about his close friendship with the late Ian Brown of The Stone Roses during an interview, recalling how he had watched Ian play a song and couldn't believe how good he was. He spoke highly of his friend's musical talent, describing him as "the best" bassist.
For Peter Hook, Mani was more than just a fellow musician - he was a close friend who brought out the best in everyone around him. He remembered their wild period together before Freebass formed and how they eventually became friends despite a falling out over a gig. Hook described Mani as "a man of the people" who was passionate about life, funny, and never gave an inch but remained everybody's friend.
Hook recalled Mani's incredible talent on the bass, saying that everyone wanted to be him and describing his playing style as subtle yet effective. He also remembered how Mani joined The Stone Roses and made a huge difference to their sound. Hook joked about auditioning for Primal Scream and being rejected because they thought he was too similar to New Order.
As time went on, Hook noticed that Mani's music took on a funkier vibe after he started DJing, reflecting his bass-playing skills. Despite the outpouring of grief following Mani's passing, Hook is confident that his friend will never be forgotten and has inspired a new generation of musicians to follow in his footsteps.
When asked how he played certain songs so effortlessly, Hook simply stated that Mani was "the one". For Hook, Mani's talent was undeniable, but it was more than just his music that made him special - it was the way he lived life and brought people together with his humor and passion.
For Peter Hook, Mani was more than just a fellow musician - he was a close friend who brought out the best in everyone around him. He remembered their wild period together before Freebass formed and how they eventually became friends despite a falling out over a gig. Hook described Mani as "a man of the people" who was passionate about life, funny, and never gave an inch but remained everybody's friend.
Hook recalled Mani's incredible talent on the bass, saying that everyone wanted to be him and describing his playing style as subtle yet effective. He also remembered how Mani joined The Stone Roses and made a huge difference to their sound. Hook joked about auditioning for Primal Scream and being rejected because they thought he was too similar to New Order.
As time went on, Hook noticed that Mani's music took on a funkier vibe after he started DJing, reflecting his bass-playing skills. Despite the outpouring of grief following Mani's passing, Hook is confident that his friend will never be forgotten and has inspired a new generation of musicians to follow in his footsteps.
When asked how he played certain songs so effortlessly, Hook simply stated that Mani was "the one". For Hook, Mani's talent was undeniable, but it was more than just his music that made him special - it was the way he lived life and brought people together with his humor and passion.
. I mean, sure, Brown was part of one of the most iconic bands of all time, but let's not forget that Mani was the real backbone of The Stone Roses. His basslines were always the foundation of their sound and he had a way of bringin' out the funk in the band's music.
. Maybe he's just tryin' to spin Mani as the hero of the band now that he's passed away?
my heart is hurting for you... losing someone so amazing and talented can never be easy... I feel like I'm reading about my best friend here, Peter Hook's love for Mani is so pure and genuine it's beautiful 
. The way he talks about their friendship and how Mani brought out the best in everyone around him is just amazing... it's clear that they had a deep connection that went beyond music 
. I can imagine how hard it must be to see someone you love and admire leave us, but at least we have these beautiful memories of them to hold onto 
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I'm still in shock thinking about how talented Jimi Mann was... like, honestly, you couldn't do what he did on the bass! 
Peter Hook is so right, Mani was more than just a musician, he was a friend who brought out the best in everyone around him. 
His energy and passion for life were infectious, you could tell he never gave up on anything. 
I love how he started DJing and it totally changed his music vibe, showing us what he was really capable of... 
And can you believe Peter Hook auditioned for Primal Scream but got rejected? 
Still can't believe those blokes from The Stone Roses are gone. Reminds me of my own band days, we had some wild times too 
Hook's stories about their wild times together before Freebass are super inspiring. I love that he remembers Mani bringing out the best in everyone around him – that's exactly what we need more of in the world 
I mean, can you even imagine The Stone Roses without that funky bass sound? Mani was literally the heartbeat of the band 
their music is like a time capsule to the 90s indie scene, you know? and it's so cool to see Peter Hook reminiscing about his friendship with Mani, they were more than just bandmates, they were like two peas in a pod 
i mean, who else could make bass playing sound that smooth and funky? 
and yeah, it's crazy how much influence Mani had on their sound when he joined The Stone Roses... anyway, I think what really gets me is that Hook is still so optimistic about Mani's legacy, like he's gonna live on in our hearts forever 
his friendship with Peter Hook is a reminder of how music can bring people together & create lifelong connections 
. Don't get me wrong, the guy was talented and all that, but let's not forget that he wasn't exactly the most original bassist out there 
. And can we talk about how overhyped Primal Scream is? I mean, Hook's joke about auditioning for them still cracks me up 
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. You can hear the influence of his bass-playing skills all over those tracks. And honestly, it's still hard to believe he's gone 
. But Hook's right, Mani will never be forgotten and he's inspired a whole new generation of musicians.
. That's the kind of legacy Mani left behind and that's something we can all learn from 
. Peter Hook is totally right that he was a man of the people... so passionate and funny - what a legend 
it feels like yesterday we were all at those freebass gigs laughing and having a good time with our favorite band 
peter hook said it all - mani was a true original, not just musically but as a person too 
. And what's with this "man of the people" vibe? Mani was always about himself, not about bringing people together 
. Plus, his music after DJing was all over the place - from funky to weird... like, who even wants that? 
Anyway, I guess he'll be remembered for a while, but let's not forget, there are way better bassists out there 
maybe we can learn from their funky vibes? 
