Recent Pictures Of Liam Gallagher

Nicole Appleton and Liam Gallagher have been celebrating with some showbiz pals.

But it ain't all that rock ''n roll as it's their son Gene's celebration of seven years of age.

They still had a good ol' knees-up in north London, however and invited some glitzy chums.

See the full Gallery by clicking here.

Source: www.sky.com

Noel Gallagher: We Had To Dig Out Our Cash

Oasis Star's Claims Over Winning Abbey Road Recording Slot.

Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher claims he had to give bosses of the famous Abbey Road studios a bag of cash to let the band record their seventh album there.

The mouthy musician and his bandmates, including younger brother Liam, were banned from the London studios, the former recording home of The Beatles, after laying tracks down for 1997 album Be Here Now there.

Guitarist Noel told MOJO magazine they were informed they'd no longer be welcome after turning their recording space into a late-night party hot spot.

He admitted the rockers upset Abbey Road chiefs by "blasting out Beatles records at four in the morning" and "doing loads of drugs" so had to give them a bag of cash to record Dig Out Your Soul.

The singer also let slip he had to pinch the slot from Irish music giants U2, who he claims would take forever to decide whether or not they actually wanted the studio space. Noel said: "U2 were booked in with (producer) Rick Rubin.

"I was like, 'U2? They need to have a f***ing six-hour meeting (to discuss) whether to get tea or coffee in the rehearsal room! They are not coming in here any time in the next five years.'

"The guy from Abbey Road was like, 'I've got it block-booked for the exact time you want it.' We actually went down to Abbey Road with a bag of money and said, 'We can pay for the studio now!'"

Dig Out Your Soul is released on October 6 and before securing the Abbey Road studio Oasis borrowed guitarist Gem Archer's bedroom to rehearse in as pal Paul Weller was recording in their usual practice place.

But Noel admitted they had to rush through the initial recordings so they didn't disrupt Gem's family commitments.

He said: "We had to finish the tunes before Gem's kids got home from school. These demos were rushed and pretty sparse. No backing vocals, no acoustic guitars.

"I was looking at Gem, going, 'I'd have put trumpets on it but your kids were knocking at the door.'" Fans looking forward to the new release can expect a more "hypnotic, driving" sound.

Noel said: "I wanted music that had a groove, not following the traditional pattern of verse, chorus and middle eight.

"I wanted a sound that was more hypnotic and driving. Songs that draw you in."

There was no one available for comment at Abbey Road studios.

Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Dragon's Den Is Noel Gallagher's TV Oasis

Oasis star Noel Gallagher has been revealed as an unlikely fan of Dragon's Den.

Scottish Dragon Duncan Bannatyne, 59, who appears in the new series of the hit show, was stunned when the Manc rocker declared his admiration for the series.

Duncan told Whats On TV: "I was at a music awards ceremony in London recently where Oasis won the top prize and Noel shouted to me, 'Hey I think you've got a fantastic show.'

"I was amazed!"

So, Duncan, are you a fan of Oasis?

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Submit Your Questions To Noel Gallagher

We've got Noel, now we just need your questions!

Never one to mince his words, Oasis frontman and, ahem, media darling Noel Gallagher will be fielding and answering your questions in a future Blender Magazine. Click here to submit your questions for the fiery Mancunian.

Source: www.blender.com

Gem Archer's Bedroom Served As Demo Studio

Oasis star Noel Gallagher had to rush through the initial recordings for the band's new album Dig Out Your Soul so he didn't disrupt guitarist Gem Archer's family time.

The songwriter couldn't use his regular rehearsal space because pal Paul Weller was recording there, so he decided to turn Archer's bedroom into a makeshift studio for a week.

He tells Mojo magazine, "We had to finish the tunes before Gem's kids got home from school.

"These demos were really rushed and they were pretty sparse. There were no backing vocals, no acoustic guitars.

"I was looking at Gem, going, 'I'd have put trumpets on it, but your kids were knocking at the door.'"

Source: www.live4ever.us

Chemical Brothers Remix To Feature On The New Oasis Single

Jo Whiley said on her BBC Radio One show today, that the Chemical Brothers remix of the Oasis track 'Falling Down' (in the video) will be the B-side to the band's single, 'The Shock Of The Lightning' that is released on September 29th.

It's not yet known if other tracks will feature on the single.

Liam's A Caveman

Liam Gallagher has been named the ideal celebrity caveman. The Oasis singer, 35, was voted the rock star most likely to be at home in the prehistoric era. But he was beaten into the overall top spot by ex-deputy PM John Prescott, 70.

The poll was carried out to celebrate the DVD launch of the film 10,000 BC today.

A showbiz insider said "It's a real who's who of knuckle dragging guys."

Source: Daily Star

On The Telly Tonight

Ricky Hatton: A Life Story, ITV4, 8pm (UK Only)

Ricky Hatton's rise to the top of boxing is explored in this special, which takes us from his first amateur fights to his latest world title bout in his home city of Manchester.

It's an interesting insight into Hatton's legend so far - from humble carpet fitter to world-famous fighter - featuring contributions from some of his celebrity fans, including Noel Gallagher, ex-England football star Stuart Pearce and former champ Chris Eubank.

Source: www.theherald.co.uk

Oasis 'Falling Down' Promo 12" Artwork

Catalogue Number: RKID 50TP

A1. Falling Down (Chemical Brothers Remix)

Noel Gallagher On Russell Brand's Show Last Night

Noel Gallagher yet again joined Russell Brand on his weekly BBC Radio 2 show by phone, for the usual shenanigans after his unforgettable appearance on last weeks show.

Noel spoke to Russell for around ten minutes at the end of last nights show.

They spoke to Noel about a number of different subjects, click here to listen again or download the podcast (from Tuesday).

Best Ever Music Videos!

Oasis? Nirvana? Hot Chip? The Verve? The White Stripes? Johnny Cash? Weezer? Gorillaz? Daft Punk? Kasabian? Arctic Monkeys?

Vote for your all-time favourites in the poll over at NME.COM cast your vote by clicking here.

Source: www.nme.com

Ask Oasis

We know from reading the message board that there are plenty of questions you'd like to ask the band...and now you UK fans have the chance.

Clash Magazine will be meeting Oasis ahead of the release of the new album, 'Dig Out Your Soul', and are offering fans in the UK the opportunity to submit their questions as part of the cover interview.

Clash Magazine will be spending time individually with Noel, Liam, Gem and Andy, so make sure not to miss out on this chance to get your voice heard.

Those printed in the magazine will win a year's free subscription to Clash Magazine.

To submit your question, click here.

The closing date for submissions is Wednesday 30th July 2008

Oasis release their new single, 'The Shock Of The Lightning' on September 29th and new album, 'Dig Out Your Soul' on October 6th.

The album tracklisting is:

'Bag It Up'
'The Turning'
'Waiting For The Rapture'
'The Shock Of The Lightning'
'I'm Outta Time'
'(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady'
'Falling Down'
'To Be Where There's Life'
'Ain't Got Nothin''
'The Nature Of Reality'
'Soldier On'

To view the album artwork click here.

The Clash Oasis special will be on sale in the UK from Thursday 3rd October 2008.


Source: www.oasisinet.com

Instant Messenger Celebrity Smileys

Instant messenger fans will now be able to insert smileys that feature the face of Amy Winehouse and Noel Gallagher into their online conversations.

Minimise Me, a new service from Microsoft, has launched with a host of celebrity faces, that also include Pete Doherty, Russell Brand and The Queen.

London Mayor Boris Johnson and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton are also available.

But for those who don't want to choose a celebrity, the application also allows users to create their own emoticon.

Source: www.Live4ever.us

Oasis To Headline A Tribute Concert In London Later This Year

A scan taken from page nine of the Daily Star today.

Britpop legends Oasis are set to headline a special concert in memory of 16-year-old knife victim Ben Kinsella.

The Gallagher brothers will preform at Finsbury Park, on September 21, for the tragic teenager - along with Madness, McFly and Kelly Rowland, 27.

Ben brother of actress Brooke Kinsella, 24 - was stabbed to death outside a bar in Hollywell, north London, on June 29.

Source: Daily Star

UPDATE: However, a spokesperson for the band has since rubbished the story, telling 6 Music it's: "completely fabricated". (BBC 6)

Oasis, Coldplay, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters & Others Salute The Who

The Who was saluted on Saturday night (July 12th) with performances by Pearl Jam, the Foo Fighters, Incubus, the Flaming Lips, Tenacious D, and Adam Sandler, before performing a nine-song set themselves, during the taping of VH1 Rock Honors: The Who at Pauley Pavilion on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles. Among the highlights were "Young Man Blues" and "Bargain" performed by Foo Fighters, a Tommy medley from the Flaming Lips, and Incubus doing "I Can See For Miles" and "I Can't Explain." Tenacious D handled "Squeeze Box," while Pearl Jam belted out "Love Reign O'er Me" and "The Real Me."

The Who's set included classics such as "Baba O'Riley," "The Seeker," "Won't Get Fooled Again," "Behind Blue Eyes" and "Who Are You."

Throughout the night various video tributes were shown saluting the band's late cofounders Keith Moon and John Entwistle, who died in 1978 and 2002, respectively. Previously taped video tributes were played featuring testimonials from Sting, Noel Gallagher, Billy Idol, Dave Navarro, Slash, Coldplay, and Billy Bob Thornton.

Other celebrities on hand to pay personal tribute included David Duchovny, That '70s'Show's Mila Kunis, The Office's Rainn Wilson dressed as Elton John as the "Pinball Wizard" in the film Tommy, and Sean Penn who introduced Pearl Jam.

The Associated Press reported that VH1 Rock Honors: The Who raised over $1 million for various charities, including the Who's Double O Charity, Roger Daltrey's charity the UK's Teenage Cancer Trust, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, and select VH1 Classic Rock Autism organizations.

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who premieres on Thursday, July 17th, at 9 p.m. on VH1, VH1 Classic and MHD.

Source: www.cjbk.com

Liam Gallagher's Song Of 2008

There's definitely something sweet about Gabriella Cilmi.

She’s even melted Liam Gallagher's heart of stone.

According to Radio 1 DJ Fearne Cotton, OASIS frontman Liam reckons the singer’s cute debut single Sweet About Me is his favourite song of 2008.

Liam might want to get a ticket for her first headline tour, which kicks off on October 2 in Birmingham.

And pretend his kids made him go, of course.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Alan White To Join Trio Valore On Stage This Week

Former Oasis drummer Alan White is playing with Trio Valore at the MOHOLIVE in Manchester on the 18th July.

For more information and tickets visit www.triovalore.com

Alan confirmed that he is playing at the event on his myspace page here.

Pictures of Bonehead playing live with Manchester band The Vortex a few weeks ago can be found here, for more information on the band visit www.thevortexmusic.com

Oasis Album Revealed

NME gets the first look at artwork and tracklisting.

Oasis have revealed the tracklisting and artwork for their new album exclusively to NME. 'Dig Out Your Soul' will be released on October 6 and will feature 11 songs.

The album was produced by Dave Sardy, who also worked on their last album 'Don't Believe The Truth', and will feature 11 songs.

'Dig Out Your Soul' will open with 'Bag It Up' which Noel Gallagher recently revealed was almost the title track until his girlfriend pointed out Geri Halliwell has a song of the same name. We're assured it's not a cover.

Other songs set to feature include comeback single 'The Shock Of The Lightning' (out September 29), 'The Nature Of Reality', the intriguingly titled , (Get Off Your) High Horse Lady' and 'Ain't Got Nothin'. An early demo version of the latter leaked in May, though none of the songs which appeared in that batch have made the final album.

Oasis have given the NME the artwork for their seventh album, which was created by London-based designer Julian House - who also designed the award-winning sleeve for Primal Scream's 'XTRMNTR' - after he heard the music.

A collage featuring clocks, a mushroom cloud, apples and solders, it implies Noel Gallagher has fulfilled the mission statement he set out for 'Dig Out Your Soul'.

"I really fancy doing a record where we just completely throw the kitchen sink at it," Noel told NME in 2007 as plans for the album were hatched. "We haven't done that since 'Be Here Now'... get a 100-piece orchestra and choirs and all that. I think since 'Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants' we've been trying to prove a point of just bass, drums, guitar and vocals and nothing fancy.But I kind of fancy making an absolutely f**king colossal album.

Source: NME Magazine

Steve White Discussing Alan White

From a new interview with Steve White offering some insight into Alan and Oasis:

ZANI – You’ve mentioned your Brother Alan, and as we know he played drums with Oasis for nearly 10 years. We had Brit Pop, in the mid 90s with acts like Oasis and Paul Weller at the top of this ‘tree’, which featured you and Alan in both bands respectively. Not only are you and Alan part of Pop history, but I bet your parents must have been the proudest parents in southeast London.

Steve White- They were and still are. When Oasis was added to the mix of my family, we would get the Daily Mirror ringing my mum up, trying to catch her out. The good thing, about the Oasis mania, was the fact that I was there for Alan. To make sure he made the right business decisions. To make sure that the accountants and managers didn’t get their hands on his money. I was really glad I was there, because I was able to guide him. Alan did 10 years with Oasis, and maybe it was the right time to move on.

ZANI –What actually happened between Alan and Oasis. Why was he asked to leave in 2004?

Steve White – There were some disputes about meetings. I wasn’t there so I couldn’t comment. What you would get would be a story from either side. I am sure they’ve all got their opinions, and I respect that. The bottom line is that Alan got a call four days before Christmas from ‘The Manager’, and he was told he was out of the band. And he hasn’t seen or heard from Noel or Liam since.

ZANI – That’s a bit sad, seeing he had been with them for many years.

Steve White – All Alan wanted, was to have a pint of Stella, and the guys to say what we want is to get Zak Starkey in, as we don’t think you’re right for us anymore. Alan would have had no problem with that, as nothing lasts forever.

But it was just the circumstances of the events which were shocking. They shocked me, and they hurt Alan.

ZANI – What is Alan doing now?

Steve White – He’s a property developer. The bottom line is, he played on records that sold over 27 million copies worldwide, as a fully paid up member of the band. He’s done very well.

ZANI – So the elder brother’s business advice paid off?

Steve White – Alan is doing all right, thank you. He would love to play again, but I think he was really hurt the way it was done, with Oasis. But he wasn’t the first musician that it had happened to.

But for someone like Liam, and Noel, who presents this image,” I am tough, I am hard, and I can take on anyone.” They couldn’t stand there, face to face, with Alan, I don’t like that.

Read the full interview by clicking here.

Source: www.zani.co.uk

Have The Chemical Brothers Remixed Oasis?

A version of a song rumoured to be a track destined for the forthcoming new Oasis album has leaked online.

The track, which you can hear by clicking here, is purported by various blogs to be a Chemical Brothers remix of a song named 'Falling Down'. However the identity of the remixers is not confirmed, and the likes of Primal Scream producer Jagz Kooner are also in the frame.

The song features Noel Gallagher on vocals, and has been praised by users of various Oasis fan forums.

NME.COM understands the band have been looking at remixing tracks from their new record, and this could be from those experiments.

The Manchester band are set to release their seventh album, 'Dig Out Your Soul', on October 6.

Source: www.nme.com