A quick roundup of some of the better photos from the Warrington gig tonight. Thanks to all who snapped them.
Roses at Warrington Parr Hall photos
Roses electric comeback gig
The Stone Roses have played their first comeback gig.
The free gig announced this afternoon, was played at the 1100 capacity Parr Hall, Warrington. An ecstatic crowd, including Cressa and Liam Gallagher, witnessed an electric performance from the classic Roses lineup of Brown, Squire, Mani and Reni.
The Stone Roses played an 11 song list, drawing primarily from their debut album but also featuring two b-sides and two Second Coming tracks
Early reports suggest The Roses went down a storm,with a strong performance from the band and a solid vocal showing from Ian.
Parr Hall, Warrington set list:
1. I Wanna Be Adored
2. Mersey Paradise
3. Sally Cinnamon
4. Made of Stone
5. Sugar Spun Sister
6. Where Angels Play
7. Shoot You Down
8. Tightrope
9. Waterfall
10. She Bangs The Drums
11. Love Spreads
Stone Roses play free concert tonight at Warrington Parr Hall
The Stone Roses are to play a short set tonight (Wednesday 23rd May) at Warrington Parr Hall.
The concert is free. Wristbands (1 per person) can be collected from the Warrington Pyramid box office (next to Warrington Parr Hall) from 4pm today. Doors 8pm.
To qualify for a free ticket to this very special warm up show fans will need to take a Stone Roses CD inlay cover, record sleeve, official band t-shirt or Heaton Park ticket with them to the Pyramid box office. All entrants must be aged 14+.
The charity HUGS (‘Helping Uganda Schools’) will be collecting donations at the venue.
If you’re lucky enough to get a ticket, leave a comment and let us know how the gig went.
Festival dates confirmed
The Stone Roses have been confirmed as headliners for 3 summer 2012 festivals.
Benicassim Spain, Fuji Rock Festival Japan and T In The Park Scotland.
Stone Roses 2012 tour rumours
Contrary to previous rumours, fresh news has emerged suggesting the Roses Heaton Park gigs will actually be the climax of a spring and summer tour that will see them reach America, Europe, UK and finally finishing in Manchester.
If the rumours prove correct, the World Tour is to kick of in North America in May 2012, followed by Europe in June and then onto the UK in late-June.
The series of gigs will climax with the 3 Heaton Park homecoming gigs in Manchester.
If correct, this would leave the Roses free to accept any lucrative festival offers over the summer.