Ian Brown 'Confirms The Stone Roses Reunion Is Happening'

The Stone Roses' Ian Brown has reportedly confirmed recent reports that the band will reform for a number of gigs next year.

According to The Sun, magician Dynamo and close friend of Brown, showed the paper a text message from the singer, which said: ''We are going to rule the world again. It's happening."

Speaking to the newspaper, Dynamo said: "He said it's true. It is definitely happening. Ian's on great form. I'll be at the gigs. It's going to be massive."

As previously reported on Gigwise, the band, fronted by Ian Brown, will announce their reformation on Tuesday (October 18) 15 years after they split in 1996.

A press conference has been called in London on Tuesday by a major music PR for a "very important announcement’’.

No further information has been released.

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