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Johnny Marr on Mani's death shaping his album
Johnny Marr revealed Noel Gallagher called him to tell him Gary 'Mani' Mounfield died while he was recording his new album.
In brief
Johnny Marr revealed Noel Gallagher called him to tell him Gary 'Mani' Mounfield died while he was recording his new album. Johnny Marr changed lyrics on his album after hearing Noel Gallagher informed him of Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's death. Originally reported by NME.
Johnny Marr recalls hearing Mani's death
Johnny Marr revealed Noel Gallagher called him to tell him Gary 'Mani' Mounfield had died while he was working on his new album.
Mani died on November 20, 2023
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield died on November 20, 2023, aged 63, due to respiratory issues linked to long-standing emphysema.
Marr was recording 'Beyond The Rain'
Marr was working on the second song 'Beyond The Rain' when he received the call from Noel Gallagher.
Gallagher called Marr at 11am
Noel Gallagher called Marr at 11 o'clock in the morning while he was recording the song.
Marr changed lyrics for the song
Marr changed lyrics to make the song more poignant, including a line about 'I shine like a northern son, back to where I once belonged'.
Marr's album released October 2
Johnny Marr released his fifth solo album 'The Age of Everything' on October 2 via BMG.
The one thing
Johnny Marr changed lyrics on his album after hearing Noel Gallagher informed him of Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's death.
