The Stone Roses
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The Stone Roses were an English band formed in Manchester in 1984 known for such compositions as "I Wanna Be Adored".
They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement that was active during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band's most visible lineup consisted of Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Gary "Mani" Mounfield (bass) and Alan "Reni" Wren (drums).
Their 1989 debut album The Stone Roses quickly achieved the status of a classic in the UK, and topped NME's list of the Greatest British Albums of All Time. The band decided to capitalise on their success by signing to a major label, but Silvertone would not let them out of their contract, which led to a long legal battle. The band signed with Geffen Records in 1991, and in 1994 released another album, Second Coming. After several lineup changes throughout the supporting tour, including the departure of Reni and Squire, they decided to disband.