Ian Brown Talks Squire

One time Stone Roses singer Ian Brown has lambasted his former band mate John Squire, labelling his Seahorses project "rubbish".

The Stone Roses were one of the defining groups of their generation. Sparking the baggy trend the group's debut album has gone on to become hugely influential, attracting new fans with each passing year.

However after the group's split in 1996 the musicians have gone down very different paths. While Ian Brown has found success with his shrewd mixture of dance and rock one time band mate John Squire has retreated from the music scene.

In interviews earlier this year the former Stone Roses guitarist revealed that he had left music behind, and was focussing his creative energy into his painting. With a host of exhibitions lined up, it seems as if John Squire may never return to the live arena.

Not that Ian Brown seems bothered. In an interview with Clash Magazine the singer claims that John Squire's Seahorses project - founded in the aftermath of The Stone Roses - was "rubbish".

Discussing Squire's new art direction the singer claims that "I think he’s had to find his peace doing that, cos no one was having his work."

"His Seahorses record was rubbish, his solo records did nothing, he couldn’t sell gig tickets; he had to do summat and, knowing him, he’s creative and he likes being successful and creating, so it would have been killing him that. His music was being blanked, he was going into another realm, I think."

Continuing, Ian Brown cast light on the strained relationships in the final years of The Stone Roses. "He’s not that great with working with other people, you know, he’s not that much of a team player, he’s not a people man, he’s solitary artist; painting would suit him a treat. He’s not into sharing anything, John."

The iconic singer also discussed his solo career, labelling it the best decision he has ever made.

To read the full interview with Ian Brown just grab a copy of next month's issue of Clash Magazine!