Oasis Mark Knebworth Anniversary

The Charlatans, Manic Street Preachers and The Prodigy have described Oasis' massive Knebworth gigs as a pivotal moment in musical history, 10 years on from the Gallaghers' biggest ever shows.

With the band supported by all three acts in front of 250,000 people over two historic nights, the event was one of the defining moments of the Britpop years.

The shows marked a major turning point for The Charlatans after keyboard player Rob Collins was killed in a car accident just three weeks before.

Frontman Tim Burgess told NME: "We brought people down to their knees, down to tears! I think if we'd played badly that would have been the end of the band, but we didn't. It was a pivotal moment in The Charlatans story."

Prodigy mainman Liam Howlett described the event as a "fucking big rave".

He added: "Knebworth was just so beautiful, loads of people were on Es everywhere and stuff. It was an event never to be repeated, it was a moment in time."

The shows also marked a career highpoint for the Manic Street Preachers after 'A Design For Life' brought the Welsh three-piece to the masses.

Bassist Nicky Wire said: "I'm not sure Oasis realised the gigantic nature of what they were doing. The moment for me was when John Squire came on and played 'Champagne Supernova'. That moment did seem like a coming together of the great Mancunian mafia."

Source: www.nme.com

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KNEBWORTH 10TH ANIVERSARY SPECIAL

"If I'd thought about it, I'd have worn a better outfit." It's the 10th anniversary special issue! Find out how Oasis 'ad it at the gig of the '90s-

"That moment did seem like a coming together of the great Mancunian mafia." NME has the views of the bands, backstage movers and future stars who were there to witness it all unfold.

In Stores Nationwide (UK) 2nd August 2006.

Oasis Best Of LP Is Wrong

Oasis have rubbished tabloid reports that the tracklisting of their Best Of album Stop The Clocks had been leaked.

The Sun printed what it claimed would be the 18 songs on the compilation, out on November 20. It had two new tracks.

But the band's PR told PS: "We said what some songs are, like Wonderwall and Acquiesce, but the rest won't be revealed until September. Anything else is guesswork. The Sun's was wrong.

Source: Planet Sound

Turn Ibiza Into... Club MAD! That's Noel's Tip For Kasa Lads

Noel Gallagher has promised Kasabian that playing Ibiza Rocks will cement their live reputation.
The Oasis legend, 38, who owns a home on the island, regularly shares pearls of wisdom with the band.

And he is the latest musician to praise the Manumission event turning the tide on dance music.

Kasabian play the gig on August 11 and 12 and lead guitarist Serge Pizzorno 24, told me: "We've never been to Ibiza so were talking to Noel about Ibiza Rocks. He said it's the final piece of the pyramid for us.

"It'll be a case of lock all the doors when we get to the Manumission villa. We're not staying at Noel's - everyone's maddest friends are coming out so it could get messy and we wouldn't want to do that on the man.

Source: Daily Star

Liam's A Rock 'N' Roller Star

Some might say Liam Gallagher has been splashing out on girlie hair products.

The Oasis hardman is snapped leaving his local Sainsbury’s in Finchley, North London, with a can of what looked worryingly like hairspray.

The singer – doing his weekly food shop with girlfriend Nicole Appleton and son Gene – has a well coiffured barnet that looks like it takes a lot of careful maintenance. I wonder what else he had in his bags. Roll-on With It, perhaps?

Let’s just hope it was Cigarettes And Alcohol.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

More On The Gallagher's Secret Sister

The estranged father of Oasis rockers Liam and Noel Gallagher has confirmed press reports that the musicians have a secret sister. Tommy Gallaher was married to Liam and Noel's mother Peggy when he fathered a love child, Emma Davies, who was born only 11 months after Liam in 1973. The 62-year-old says, "Yes, it's true. I'm her dad and I'm happy to say so." The Wondewall hitmakers have refused to have any contact with their father since he divorced their mother in 1986.

source: www.contactmusic.com

Noel To Write For Monkeys?

Noel Gallagher wants to write songs for his new drinking buddies Arctic Monkeys.

The 39-year-old Oasis star was impressed by the lads after ex-Monkey Andy Nicholson, 20, stuffed him in a tequila drinking contest in May.

And a pal said: "Noel doesn't want to tour any more. He'd prefer to write for other people and top of the list is the Arctic Monkeys.

"He really likes lead singer Alex Turner and thinks they could be the next Oasis."

Source www.people.co.uk

The Gallaghers Are Set To Become The Biggest Unsigned Band In The World With Their New "Definitive Collection"

Oasis have announced that they will release a new album this year.

Despite warning fans that they would not be releasing anything before 2007, the band have confirmed that new record 'Stop The Clocks' will come out on November 20. The record represents a U-turn for the group. It collects together Oasis' best moments despite Noel Gallagher's insistence that the band would never release a greatest hits.

"This is from the horse's mouth. We will only do a best of when we split up. The only thing we've got that might be in the pipeline next year will be another B-sides album, all the B-sides from 'Standing...' up to this lot," he told NME last year. "I never understood Manics and Blur putting out Best Ofs - I mean, what the f**k's all that about? It's kind of saying that whatever you're gonna do from there on is not gonna be your best. We'll put out a Best Of when we stop. No Best Of or singles album until it's done and dusted."

However, rather than collect together the flipsides from the group's recent singles, Oasis are now opting for a "definitive collection" with tracks handpicked by the band members themselves - although even this Noel was not initially keen on. "I think they're [the record label] going to force our hand. I really wouldn't want to do it, but if they put one out we'll have to get involved otherwise it will be s**t," he explained last December. "It's all a scam. You should put one out only when you're finished - in chronological order. But I have a feeling they'll do the dirty on us."
So far the band have revealed the 18 track compilation will contain the "greatest B-side ever" 'Acquiesce' and 'Half The World Away', the Noel-fronted song that became the theme tune to The Royle Family. Other selections include singles 'Supersonic', 'Wonderwall' and 'The Importance Of Being Idle', while the band are finalising what else they want to make the cut.

Significantly, the release of 'Stop The Clocks' marks the end of Oasis' current deal with their label SonyBMG, and with Noel indicating he would look for a new label after the contract was up, Oasis look set to start 2007 as the biggest unsigned band on the planet. "Any artist at the end of their deal, still selling albums, is in a position to negotiate a much stronger deal," explained Stuart Clarke of music business bible Music Week. "Oasis are in the financial position where they don't need record company investment to make records; they can approach their deals differently."

It's likely they could command something upwards £3 Million for a one record deal with a major label. "The band may choose to make the albums using their own money," explained Clarke, "and deliver a finished product to the label that makes the strongest offer, as we saw with Thom Yorke's solo record 'The Eraser' recently."

For now though the band are planning to take a "Sabbatical" before they're expected to start work on new material next year.

Source: NME Magazine

Russell Brand With Oasis At KOKO

Russell Brand is hosting Oasis' only gig this year at KOKO on November 2, getting Noel to support him for drugs charity Focus 12. He explains how he lured the Gallagher out of his sabbatical:

"It's a great charity, but they never have enough money and I was really glad that I had a place to go to, so I thought I'd do a gig. Noel came and saw me do stand up a while ago, he liked it and since then we've become friends. He comes on my BBC 6Music show every week and mucks about, so I asked him to do the gig, so he said, 'Yeah I'll do it for your f***ing junkie mates if you want'.

A typically insensitive Gallagher attitude to a serious issue, but as long as he's agreed to turn up we can tolerate his boorishness. Did I insist on him supporting me? No, I'm aware that sounds ridiculous but he insisted on it. He doesn't want people to think it's his night, he doesn't want the burden of responsibility on his already arthritic shoulders.

He's got a Best Of coming out around the gig? Bloody hell! For a man whose entire career have ripped off The Beatles it strikes me that having a Best Of CD is one step to far! (Laughs).

Source: NME Magazine

Oasis Are Mad Fer The Hits

Its the hottest talking point across the country which tracks should appear on the Oasis greatest hits album? On Wednesday I revealed the band are launching an 18-track double album, Stop The Clocks, in November.

So far Noel and Liam Gallagher have only let us in on songs they will definitely include Acquiesce, Half The World Away, Wonderwall and Supersonic. But now Ive uncovered the full list of tracks Noel wants to make up the collection.

And it has thrown up a few surprises including two previously unreleased tunes. Noel has had the two new songs up his sleeve for years title track Stop The Clocks and Boy With The Blues. Way back in October 2002 Noel said: I have a song called Stop The Clocks, which at the moment is acoustic, but could be massive. I wrote it quite recently and I think its the best song Ive ever written. The few people that have heard it really like it.

Ive got so bored waiting for TheLa's to come back that it sounds like how Id want them to if they did return. Later that year Noel added: It was written while Liam was doing vocals for Stop Crying Your Heart Out. The album was based round that song, its a kind of long Champagne Supernova-thing. Its got fantastic lyrics and a great vibe. Weve got six or seven versions of it because none of them quite sat in the pocket.

Noel gave the song a rare outing at the Zanzibar Club in Liverpool back in 2003 in an acoustic session with bandmate Gem Archer.

The rest of the album includes their eight No1 singles, three other singles, three B-sides and two album tracks. But there are some big surprises.

I never thought Noel would have rated Lyla, The Importance Of Being Idle and Go Let It Out ahead of legendary rock anthems such as Stop Crying Your Heart Out.

Ive included the full list, Below, for your perusal.

01 Some Might Say
02 Don't Look Back In Anger
03 D'You Know What I Mean?
04 All Around The World
05 Go Let It Out
06 The Hindu Times
07 Lyla
08 The Importance Of Being Idle
09 Masterplan
10 Half The World Away
11 Acquiesce
12 Champagne Supernova
13 Rock 'n' Roll Star
14 Supersonic
15 Wonderwall
16 Whatever
17 Boy With The Blues
18 Stop The Clocks

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Uncut Magazine 100 Greatest Debut Albums

List Your Oasis Greats

AS I told you yesterday, Oasis are to release their Greatest Hits album, called Stop The Clocks, in November.

Liam and Noel Gallagher will announce the final track listing in September.

So far we know that the lads will include their 1994 debut single Supersonic and the anthem Wonderwall.

The 18-track double CD will also feature Acquiesce — dubbed “the greatest B-side ever” — and Half The World Away, another B-side familiar to TV viewers as the theme tune to The Royle Family.

I want you to send me an email to biz@the-sun.co.uk with 14 other songs You think Must be on the CD.

Here are mine:
1 Live Forever
2 Cigarettes And Alcohol
3 Some Might Say
4 Whatever
5 Masterplan
6 Champagne Supernova
7 Don’t Look Back In Anger
8 Slide Away
9 Rock ’n’ Roll Star
10 Stop Crying Your Heart Out
11 D’You Know What I Mean?
12 Guess God Thinks I’m Abel
13 Married With Children
14 Talk Tonight

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Rock supergroup Oasis have slammed reports they are to disband following the release of a greatest hits album later this year.

Stop The Clocks will feature 18 of the British band's best tracks, including Wonderwall, Half The World Away and Supersonic, as well as some lesser-known B-sides.

But the Gallagher brothers-fronted group deny the record heralds their demise, insisting it's merely their "dream set list.

"They say: "This is not a full stop, but merely a time out and a chance for the world to review the immense contribution Oasis have made to rock 'n' roll."

A spokeswoman for the band adds: "(There's) absolutely no truth in these rumours.

"They've been touring for nearly two years and finished in May, and then they said they were going to take some time out."

Source: IOL.IE

Oasis Fans Worried That Band Is Calling It Quits

Hollywood, CA (BANG)- Oasis fans have been put into a panic recently due to the announced release of the band's greatest hits double album, "Stop The Clocks".

The band's leader, Noel Gallagher was once quoted as saying, "This is from the horse's mouth. We will only do a best of when we split up. I never understood Blur putting out best ofs. I mean, what the f**k's all that about? It's kind of saying that whatever you're gonna do from there on is not gonna be your best. We'll put out a best of when we stop. No best of or singles album until it's done and dusted."

Although an Oasis spokesperson has denied break up rumors saying the album is merely a "well earned sabbatical prior to starting work on new material. As such, this is not a full stop, but merely a time out."

Source: www.allheadlinenews.com

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In Stores Nationwide (UK) 25th July 2006.

Check the new issue of NME, which hits the shelves tomorrow (July 26) for an exclusive look at the definite collection, why Oasis are set to become the biggest unsigned band in the world plus an exclusive interview Russell Brand on his up coming gig with Noel Gallagher.

Band Handpick Songs For New Compilation

Oasis are set to release new collection of songs, 'Stop The Clocks', on November 20.

Though the group deny it's a "greatest hits", the record will be drawn from all of the band's album and single releases, with Oasis picking the 18 tracks set to feature themselves .

Although the tracklisting for the double album is a closely guarded secret, it will feature the classic singles 'Supersonic', 'Wonderwall' and 'The Importance Of Being Idle'.

Also featured is 'Acquiesce', the b-side to 'Some Might Say' that many consider to be one of the band's finest songs.

'Half A World Away' the b-side of 'Whatever' is also featured, which was used on the theme music for The Royle Family.

Check the new issue of NME, which hits the shelves tomorrow (July 26) for an exclusive look at the definite collection, why Oasis are set to become the biggest unsigned band in the world plus an exclusive interview Russell Brand on his up coming gig with Noel Gallagher.

Source: www.nme.com

2 Disc Double Album Named "Stop The Clocks"

“STOP THE CLOCKS” The Definitive Collection As Chosen By The Band !

Oasis have been at the helm of the worlds music scene for over ten years and, on November 20th 2006 the first ever Oasis retrospective will draw together the years of multi platinum albums, Number One singles and, unique to Oasis, instantly familiar B sides into one 18 track double album entitled Stop the Clocks. Furthermore, this collection has been chosen by the band themselves - the songs they believe encapsulate their remarkable career to date.

Oasis are widely regarded as the defining rock n roll band of the last decade, bestriding the music world since the release of debut single, Supersonic in 1994 to the current day whilst claiming a host of records for their own. Second album, What's The Story, (Morning Glory), from which several of the tracks here are drawn, remains the highest ever certified album at 14 x platinum whilst their combined album sales total close to, a remarkable 40 million sales worldwide.

Unlike most albums of this nature, Oasis have sat down and undertaken the almost impossible job of picking what they consider to be their finest moments ever. So Stop The Clocks is imbued with the sort of wilfulness that has helped make Oasis the favourite band of millions of people worldwide and its running order will no doubt provoke equal parts adulation and bar discussions from the millions of Oasis fans worldwide. Could it ever be any other way?

Stop The Clocks includes the definitive greatest B side ever, Acquiesce, evoking memories of the White Room performance that so many regard as Oasis greatest music television moment. Also present is Half The World Away, another B side that became instantly recognisable to all in the UK for its use as the theme music of TVs The Royle Family.

Then come the singles, a stream of contemporary classics starting with Supersonic and moving on to anthems such as Wonderwall, as well as more recent moments such as The Importance of Being Idle. These songs explain in an instant why Oasis remain cover stars worldwide as well as being continuously name checked by contemporary bands as their greatest influence.

Having spent 10 months on the road in support of the 2 million selling Don't Believe The Truth, Stop the Clocks is released as Oasis take a well earned sabbatical prior to starting work on new material, destined for similar levels of success in the future. As such, this is not a full stop, but merely a time out; a dream set list, and a chance for the world to review the immense contribution that Oasis have made and continue to make to rock n roll. Stop The Clocks - the definitive collection, chosen by the band.

Source: www.oasisinet.com

Liam & Noel's Secret Oa-sis

Oasis stars Noel and Liam Gallagher have a secret sister they don't even know exists, the News of the World can sensationally reveal today.

Pretty Emma Davies, 32, was the result of an affair the brothers' love-rat dad Tommy had with her mum June.

Oasis fan Emma discovered the truth when she bought the band's hit album (What's The Story) Morning Glory in 1996 — and June blurted out the bombshell news.

Since then she has hidden her heart-rending secret — even when she came within feet of millionaire half-brother Liam while working as a chambermaid at a luxury hotel where he was staying.

But now she has put aside her fears of being rejected by the battling brothers to come forward. And her story is backed up by legal maintenance documents that prove she is telling the truth.

Mum-of-two Emma — who bears a striking resemblance to Liam — told the News of the World: "It has been so hard for me, following their lives from afar.

"I wanted Noel and Liam to know I existed. But I was never brave enough to speak out. They were just too famous. I was worried they'd think I was some gold-digger, which couldn't be further from the truth. I was also terrified they'd reject me. And so I'd sit watching them on Top Of The Pops, tears rolling down my cheeks.

"But now I want them to know about me. And I'd like to know them."

Emma was born on August 8, 1973 — at the same hospital, St Mary's in Manchester, where Liam's mum Peggy had given birth to him 11 months earlier.

She grew up only five streets away from the Gallaghers. Her mother had met Tommy at a local disco. June, 58, confessed: "Yes, I was a naive young girl. I took him home to meet my parents. None of us had any idea he was married or had kids. And by the time I found out I'd already had Emma.

"We still carried on seeing each other. He'd secretly bring Liam round when he visited Emma." But the affair soon ended — and June took Tommy to court for maintenance.

Manchester Magistrates Court records show that on February 22, 1974, Thomas Gallagher was ordered to pay June Davies £4 a week for baby Emma. He never contested the fact that she was his daughter.

Emma was last week sent a legal letter confirming that later, in 1976, Tommy tried to have the maintenance reduced. "Bizarrely, I have a memory of Tommy bouncing me on his knee at the courtroom in 1974. But that's the last time me or Mum saw him. He never paid the child support. Then we moved to Macclesfield," she said.

"Tommy was a charmer and my mum fell in love with him. But all the time, he was cheating on Liam and Noel's mum Peggy."

Growing up, Emma knew nothing more about her father apart from his name. But when Noel and Liam stormed to fame, June knew she would have to be told the truth.

"When Mum told me I was dumbstruck," said Emma. "I'd just bought their album. I could hardly believe it at first — but gradually it sank in. And then I was just thrilled to know about them."

She secretly worshipped her brothers from afar — but once, in May 1996, she and Liam's paths crossed. Oasis had just cleaned up at the Brit Awards. Millionaire Liam and his then girlfriend Patsy Kensit checked into the Mottram Hall Hotel near Prestbury, Cheshire, where Emma was a chambermaid.

"I was gobsmacked. I thought it must be fate that Liam and I were under the same roof," said Emma. "I was so tempted to approach him. But then it hit me. What would I say? ‘Hi Liam, I'm your sister'? I thought he'd go mental and call me a nutcase or a stalker. So I kept my distance."

But she did get a couple of keepsakes of her half-brother. "After Liam and Patsy had checked out, a chambermaid friend who I'd confided in had to clean their room," said Emma. "Liam had left behind a Sgt Pepper T-shirt and a Beatles CD. She should have put them in lost property, but instead she gave them to me. I have treasured them."

Her dad Tommy, now 62, was divorced by Peggy, 63, in 1986. But Emma insists she doesn't want to cause Peggy hurt by making her secret public.

"I know Mum And Peggy have both been hurt by Tommy — but I was raised without a father and now there's nothing I'd like more than to know my dad and my brothers," said Emma.

Now living with boyfriend, Darren, in Congleton, near Manchester, she wants her children Jake, 13, and ten-year-old Isobel, to know them too.

"Noel and Liam are their uncles. Tommy is their grandfather," said Emma.

"It is so important to know your family. I don't want anything more from Noel and Liam than that."

Her mum said: "I am now married. My husband and I have a good life. I don't want anything to spoil that. And I don't want Emma to get hurt.

"But I can't stop her doing what she has to do. If she wants Liam and Noel to know about her, that's down to her."

Source: www.newsoftheworld.co.uk

Noel And Robbie Williams Social Buddies ?

Well, not exactly but they are going to the same wedding this weekend:

Nervous groom Ant McPartlin arrives to make the final checks for his big day today.

The TV host weds long-term love Lisa Armstrong, a celeb make-up artist.

The £150,000 wedding at Cliveden House in Berkshire is supposedly “low-key” — but the celeb count will be high.

Invitations have gone to pals Cat Deeley, Robbie Williams and Noel Gallagher.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk