The Stone Roses – what we learned from their gigs this week

They sound good, the fans still love them, and they matter – even if the world they sing about has changed beyond recognitionEver since they started, the Stone Roses have made a habit of playing surprise gigs in unusual locations, from railway arches to disused warehouses. They’ve tapped into this tradition again with the suggestion that they will be playing some gigs in towns big bands rarely visit, which began with last week’s surprise gigs in Halifax and Carlisle. I wasn&rsq