The Stone Roses were an influential English rock band from Manchester formed in 1984. Their 1989 eponymous debut album quickly achieved the status of a classic in the UK, and topped NME's list of the Greatest British Albums of All Time. They released a second album, Second Coming, in 1994 and split in 1996.Bands influenced by the Stone Roses include Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Suede, Coldplay, Manic Street Preachers, Stereophonics, The Bluetones, Pax Romana,The Charlatans and The Verve. Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has stated that Ian Brown is the band's musical hero.
Allegedly nicknamed "King Monkey" by Dodgy's drummer Mathew Priest, Brown is noted for his wispy, raspy, and throaty singing style. He is not the most technically sound singer; some critics have compared his delivery to "a man shouting into a bucket". However, others have described his voice as pure and angelic based on his singing on his debut album with The Stone Roses. It is his delivery of the lyrics, enormous charisma and stage presence that make him stand out.
Brown appeared in a cameo role in the movie adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The singer became good friends with the movie's Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón, who has personally promised to direct one of Brown's future music videos. Brown took only the standard extras fee of £200 for appearing in the film.
In the 2006 NME awards, Brown was presented with the "Godlike Genius" award. He said that as well as his work with the Stone Roses, he considered the track "F.E.A.R." to be one of his moments of genius.
The Stone Roses, Fools Gold:
The Stone Roses, Waterfall:
Ian Brown, Fear:
Ian Brown & Noel Gallagher, Keep What Ya Got:
Noel on Keep What Ya Got and The Stone Roses:
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