Ian Brown

Ian Brown Born in Warrington in 1963 and raised in Timperley, Ian Brown is best known as the lead singer and frontman of The Stone Roses. With his laid-back swagger and unmistakable vocals, he helped define the sound and look of the late-’80s “Madchester” scene. The band’s 1989 debut album became a touchstone of British music, mixing psychedelic rock, funk grooves and dancefloor energy, with Brown at its charismatic centre. After the Roses’ first split in 1996, he launched a solo career marked by experimental beats and a fearless DIY attitude, scoring hits like F.E.A.R. and Dolphins Were Monkeys. Known for his outspoken personality as much as his music, Brown has remained a cult figure — equal parts controversial and adored — with his stage presence, Mancunian wit, and belief in music’s power to inspire rebellion securing his status as one of British rock’s enduring icons.