Squire says 'never' to Roses reunion

Former Stone Roses guitarist John Squire has again denied rumours of a summer reunion, insisting that he will never return to the band.

The musician told the BBC's Newsnight that recent newspaper reports that the band will reform to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album were false.

He said: "I'd rather live my life than attempt to rehash it. It would be pointless. I find art far more challenging and rewarding.

"Even if Ian and I were still double dating as we did in our teens, then the prospect of a reunion wouldn't interest me at all."

He added: "There are fans but there is also a market there to exploit and I suspect this is being driven by people within the industry that have a vested interest.

"I think music's a young man's game and I don't think us old fogies should get in the way of that."

Squire posted a photograph of a new artwork on his website earlier this week, stating: "I have no desire whatsoever to desecrate the grave of seminal Manchester pop group The Stone Roses, 18.3.09."