It appears the Stone Roses reunion is over. The band just wrapped up a string of shows in the U.K. last night, however since the tour began rumors were swirling that Saturday night's show in Glasgow would be their swansong due to escalating tension in the band and Ian Brown's desire to rekindle his solo career. Though the band didn't confirm a split through an official announcement, at last night's show, Brown implied as much by reportedly telling the crowd "don't be sad that it's over, be happy that it happened."
The Stone Roses originally broke up in 1996 but after years of insisting they wouldn't reunite, they surprised the world by doing just that in 2011. Since reuniting they've played countless MASSIVE headline shows overseas. Though the crowd response was predictably tepid stateside (particularly at their U.S. Coachella appearances in 2013), the rest of the world recognizes the Stone Roses to be a legendary and iconic band.
Props to the Stone Roses for a wildly successful reunion and incredible career.
THE STONE ROSES HAVE SPLIT UP— Neil Handy (@HandyNeil) June 24, 2017
Don't be sad it's over.
Be happy that it happened.
Ian Brown -Glasgow🍋 #quoteoftheday pic.twitter.com/bOx33dNHZY
"It's a beautiful thing, bye bye".— Mainly Manchester (@ManchesterDose) June 24, 2017
The Stone Roses tonight. (via @marvinreido15) pic.twitter.com/VEii8w5c5N
Adored for the final ever time. Incredible— Mat (@matmarston98) June 24, 2017
Don't be sad it's over, be glad it happened 🍋 pic.twitter.com/fPz0oI5Yld
"I Am The Resurrection" (final song of the show, starts ~ 1 minute in, shaky video at times but full audio; Ian Brown & John Squire hug at the end)
What a night! If it is really is the last concert then I'm glad I was there! 🌹 🍋 #StoneRoses #TheStoneroses #Glasgow @thestoneroses pic.twitter.com/onxm0JNXsp— Rachel Love (@Rachel_95_) June 25, 2017
— Stephen (@celtic_stephen) June 25, 2017
Published June 25th, 2017
