The Stone Roses

Madchester guitar-dance; Fools Gold is the extended groove single.

Formed 1983. Debut album with John Leckie production set Ian Brown’s slack vocal, John Squire’s wah/jangle leads, Mani’s bass, Reni’s funk drums—baggy culture’s guitar wing. Fools Gold (1989) is the listed track (long 12" form). Second Coming delays and internal conflict limited the catalog; influence on Oasis and Britpop guitar bands is still cited.