Stone Roses debut was 'rite of passage'

The 20th anniversary legacy edition of The Stone Roses' legendary debut album is released today. Bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield says the music is as relevant now as it was then and the album remains a rite of passage.

The Stone Roses performed Fools Gold on Top of the Pops in 1989

How long has this album been in the works?

What would a 20-year-old find in the album?

Was it just Ian Brown that remastered it with John Leckie (the original producer)?

Noel Gallagher, Mark Ronson and Glasvegas are contributing. What praise do they have?

John Squire has contributed six 12-inch card art prints. How did that happen?

There were rumours about you reforming swirling around in March. How did that make you feel?

Bassist Mani says Primal Scream 'saved his life'

Do you often think of the idea or is it ruled out?

Did they come at a really important time?

The 20th anniversary legacy edition of The Stone Roses' album is released on 10 August