Ian Brown is dashing the hopes of many an indie kid after denying reports that he has agreed to rejoin former group The Stone Roses for a series of U.K. shows this summer.
Ian Brown
The singer was rumoured to have signed a lucrative deal to rejoin former bandmates Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, John Squire and Alan 'Reni' Renn for at least 21 forthcoming U.K. gigs.
However, Brown has ruled himself out of a possible reunion - insisting he is only planning to work on solo material.
A spokesman for the star says, "We know nothing about a reunion. Ian is working on his new studio album which is due out later this year."
The Fools Gold hitmakers split in 1996. Brown has since gone on to carve out a successful solo career, while bassist Mounfield has found success with Scottish rockers Primal Scream.
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