Brown denies Stone Roses reunion reports

Ian Brown has denied reports he has agreed to rejoin former group The Stone Roses for a series of UK shows this summer.

The singer was rumoured to have signed a lucrative deal to rejoin former bandmates Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, John Squire and Alan 'Reni' Renn for at least 21 forthcoming UK gigs.

But Brown has ruled himself out of a possible reunion - insisting he is only planning to work on solo material.

A spokesman for the star says: "We know nothing about a reunion. Ian is working on his new studio album which is due out later this year."

The 'Fool's Gold' hitmakers split in 1996. Brown has since gone on to carve out a successful solo career, while bassist Mounfield has found success with Scottish rockers Primal Scream.