ContactMusic — Its official - legendary Manchester band the Stone Roses are to reunite for a series of summer concerts in 2012 Singer Ian Brown guitarist John Squire bassist Mani and drummer Alan Reni Wren announced the news at a press conference at Londons Soho Ho... more info

Guardian Music — Band appear together for first time in 15 years to announce two reunion concerts in Manchester next year, followed by world tourSome will say they are doing it for fool's gold, others will wonder if – as they approach middle age – they just wanna... more info

The Quietus — It's on in Manchester 2012 more info

NME — Follow the press conference as it happens more info

NME — Manchester legends confirm two concerts at Heaton Park in 2012 and reveal they are working on new material more info

Gigwise — Band to play world tour... more info

Gigwise — Stone Roses to play gigs, perform new songs... more info

Gigwise — Stone Roses are back... more info

Gigwise — Stone Roses return after fifteen year hiatus... more info

NME — Check back at 3pm today (October 18) on NME.COM for a 'very important announcement' more info