aaamusic | On 18, Oct 2011

The Stone Roses have confirmed they have reunited at a press conference this afternoon (October 18).

The original line-up – frontman Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Mani and drummer Reni – announced the news at London’s Soho Hotel at 3pm (BST) this afternoon where they revealed plans for two homecoming gigs at Heaton Park on June 29-30 in 2012 before embarking on an extensive world tour.

They also revealed they are working on new material and intend to perform some at the shows. Tickets for the double header go on sale at 9.30am this Friday (October 21). For further information go to their newly launched The Stone Roses official website Thestoneroses.org.