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primal scream

American  

noun

  1. a scream uttered by a person undergoing primal therapy.


Etymology

Origin of primal scream

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75

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The bassist, who also played with Primal Scream, died in his sleep aged 63 of "respiratory issues" linked to the long-standing lung condition emphysema, coroners confirmed to the Manchester Evening News.

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After the group disbanded in 1996, he joined Scottish rock band Primal Scream.

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Family, friends and fans of Gary "Mani" Mounfield have turned out in force in Manchester to bid farewell to the much-loved bass player of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream.

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He joined another seminal group, Primal Scream, in 1996 and played with them for 15 years, before rejoining his old band for a series of reunion gigs.

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Primal Scream frontman Gillespie followed Brown in giving his eulogy.

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