Noel Gallagher 's Weekend Away In Italy

Word reaches us from sunny Ravello Italy that Noel Gallagher and companion Sarah McDonald chose the quiet resort for a weekend get away. The couple stayed at hotel Caruso and enjoyed the beautiful sights and sounds of the seaside vacation town on the coast of Amalfi.

Source: www.vescovadoravello.net

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Happy Birthday Alan White

Alan White, born 26 May 1972 (37 Today), in Eltham, South London, is an English drummer, most famous as being the 'longtime' drummer of English rock group Oasis between 1995 and 2004, performing on 4 studio albums, 2 compilation albums and 1 live album. He joined the band in May 1995 after the band's original drummer Tony McCarroll was kicked out of the band. He was recommended to Noel Gallagher by Gallagher's friend Paul Weller. Notably, Alan's brother Steve has been longtime drummer for Weller. Alan left the band in early 2004 in somewhat unclear circumstances. He was replaced in Oasis by Zak Starkey, drummer of the Who and son of The Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr.

Before Oasis (1987-1995)

In 1987 Alan auditioned to join future Oasis member Gem Archer's band Whirlpool. "He came down and just blew us all away," remembers Archer.. "I thought he was mega but the others were worried what a 15-years-old kid on the road and on the lager would be like. I rang his dad and told him: 'Sorry. But don't worry he's fantastic. He'll go all the way.' And he did. It was the weirdest day when he welcomed me to Oasis. And he hasn't let me forget it." White also played drums on Andy Bell's wife Idha's solo album, forming a connection with another future Oasis member. It was at this session that Noel Gallagher first heard him playing, though he was recommended to Noel by Paul Weller. Prior to joining Oasis, White drummed with London-based band Starclub.

White's brother, Steve White had played with Paul Weller's Style Council and various other famous musicians, including The Who. Because of this famous connection, Alan mentioned that Steve impacted greatly his development as a drummer. His other influences include Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, Chad Smith, Mick Avory, and John Bonham.

Oasis career (1995-2004)

White replaced original Oasis drummer Tony McCarroll in May 1995 and was immediately "thrown in the deep end", joining the band the very next day to perform a playback of Some Might Say in front of a national TV audience on BBC1's long running music programme Top of The Pops. One of White's first live shows with Oasis was in front of a massive crowd at the Glastonbury Festival in June 1995.

Until the arrival of Gem Archer and Andy Bell in the Autumn of 1999, White was the token southerner in the otherwise Mancunian Oasis. Initially known, inventively, as 'Whitey', he was later re-christened 'Dave' by the band because he once served himself a drink from an unattended bar, therefore resembling the character Dave from "The Winchester" in the '70s TV series Minder. White commented on the "North/South divide" saying it was not that bad, but "for ages I was the 'Cockney cunt' and they were the 'Manc fuckers'". In his book "What's the Story?" Ian Robertson stated that White was also known by the phrase "Alan White - He's alright". White was also entrusted with the job of being Liam Gallagher's 'official' drinking partner and was also said to be his best friend in the band. Together the pair were known as 'Bert and Ernie', named after the Sesame Street-characters. In December 2002 Liam and White were involved in a high-profile brawl in a German bar. Consequently, Liam lost some of his front teeth and Alan, was inebriated and had a brain scan in a hospital afterwards after suffering minor head injuries. Both were arrested by the authorities and were released only after the band's management paid for their bail.

Noel has stated that Alan had a far greater significance to the band than a mere session and touring drummer, claiming that he helped immensely in the recording process. Noel also said that when he wrote a song he would play it to White who would often adapt the rhythm of the song or advise Gallagher on possible changes in the tempo. However, his style has been criticised for contributing to some of the bands more overblown moments, which earned Oasis' 1997 Be Here Now and 2000 Standing on the Shoulder of Giants a critical panning.

At the time of his departure White was the longest serving member in Oasis beside the Gallaghers and passed through thin and thick with the brothers despite being struck down several times with bouts of alleged tendinitis during his later years with the band. Alan performed on 4 of Oasis' 7 studio albums: (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995), Be Here Now (1997), Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000) and Heathen Chemistry (2002). He also played on the majority of band's b-sides, some of which were released on the b-side record The Masterplan (1998).

White married model Liz Atkins on 13 August 1997 at Studley Priory Hotel, Oxfordshire. He had met her on the set of the "Don't Look Back in Anger" music video. The couple divorced in 2000.

Departure

In early 2004, White surprisingly left Oasis during the early recording sessions for the band's sixth album. According to Oasis' spokesperson there were some new tracks and demos with White's performance as well, which were made at the end 2003 and early 2004 at the very first demos for their upcoming album, before his surprising departure.

In a recent interview, Noel alluded to Alan White's personal problems: "He's a fucking great guy and he's one of the best drummers I've ever met in my life, but his personal life is fucking chaos. In the end he fucked off and we haven't seen him since.".

In an interview on Radio 1 with Chris Moyles (15/08/08) Noel stated that White was "kicked out" of the band.

There is also evidence to suggest that Alan was upset that his drums were going down so low in the mix on top of the prevalence of drum loops ("Go Let It Out", "Gas Panic!", "The Hindu Times", "Better Man"). On one Q&A with Freddie Gee, he had said: "Well, I don't like that my drums get turned down with each successive mix we do of an album, but one mustn't grumble in this band".

Steve White, Alan's brother, said to a fan in early 2005 that "the spirit of being in a band was kicked out of him [...] but he is very happy and very healthy and keeping very well".

White was replaced with Zak Starkey – The Who drummer and the son of The Beatles' legend Ringo Starr. Ringo particularly was cited as one of White's biggest drumming influences. Due to his departure, the band scrapped the first midway sessions and later suffered some prolonged and difficult recording for Don't Believe the Truth (2005).

Post-Oasis (2004-present)

Since his departure, White has remained out of the spotlight and he has no familiar drumming occupations at the moment. He currently resides in London.

His brother Steve has explained lately in his website that Alan "is just having a nice time, he has pursued other interests in business."

Alan is to take the stage for the first known time since Oasis with Trio Valore, as a guest, due to his brother being their drummer. The concert was on the 15th of June at the Jazz Cafe, Camden, London.

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Noel Gallagher : Manchester Gave Me My Best Hits

Legendary Mancunian Noel Gallagher has claimed he wouldn't mind moving back to his hometown – claiming he wrote some of his best songs here.

Speaking to Manchester's new indie/rock radio station Xfm, the Oasis star claimed he hasn't yet ruled out a return to northern living, despite moving to the capital years ago.

He admitted that, now his daughter has grown up, he wouldn't rule out moving back to Manchester as the city inspired some of his best tunes.

Source: www.manchester.com

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Xfm's Best British Songs Of All Time

On Bank Holiday Monday, Xfm threw caution to the wind and decided to name the Top 100 Best British Songs Of All Time. Taking in votes from you, the listeners and Xfm DJs, they compiled what they think it the definitive list of the greatest songs from Blighty.

And for the record, here's what the final line-up was...

01. Oasis - Live Forever
02. Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
03. Oasis - Wonderwall
04. The Stone Roses - I Am The Resurrection
05. Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart
06. The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony
07. The Who - My Generation
08. Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
09. The Clash - London Calling
10. Oasis - Champagne Supernova
11. The Smiths - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
12. Muse - Knights Of Cydonia
13. Pulp - Common People
14. The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter
15. Blur - Song 2
16. The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset
17. The Jam - A Town Called Malice
18. The Beatles - Hey Jude
19. The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil
20. The Stone Roses - Fool's Gold
21. Blur - Parklife
22. David Bowie - Life On Mars
23. The Smiths - This Charming Man
24. The Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored
25. Radiohead - Paranoid Android
26. The Jam - Going Underground
27. Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict A Riot
28. Radiohead - Creep
29. Muse - Plug In Baby
30. Elbow - One Day Like This
31. The Beatles - Come Together
32. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
33. The Who - Baba O'Riley
34. Manic Street Preachers - Motorcycle Emptiness
35. Muse - Time Is Running Out
36. Coldplay - Yellow
37. Manic Street Preachers - A Design For Life
38. New Order - Blue Monday
39. John Lennon - Instant Karma!
40. Muse - Hysteria
41. Oasis - Supersonic
42. The Libertines - Can't Stand Me Now
43. Snow Patrol - Run
44. The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again
45. David Bowie - "Heroes"
46. Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
47. Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen
48. The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
49. David Bowie - Jean Genie
50. The Libertines - Don't Look Back Into The Sun
51. Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love
52. Stereophonics - Dakota
53. The Jam - That's Entertainment
54. Oasis - Cigarettes And Alcohol
55. Radiohead - Fake Plastic Trees
56. Muse - Supermassive Black Hole
57. The Beatles - All You Need Is Love
58. Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The UK
59. Muse - Starlight
60. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
61. Oasis - The Masterplan
62. Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy
63. Muse - Feeling Good
64. The Specials - Ghost Town
65. Ash - Girl From Mars
66. The Stone Roses - She Bangs The Drums
67. The Who - Who Are You
68. Oasis - Slide Away
69. The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
70. Coldplay - Viva La Vida
71. Arctic Monkeys - When The Sun Goes Down
72. Oasis - Rock 'N' Roll Star
73. The Jam - Down In The Tube Station At Midnight
74. Primal Scream - Rocks
75. Buzzcocks - Ever Fallen In Love With Someone...
76. Ocean Colour Scene - The Riverboat Song
77. Primal Scream - Loaded
78. The Beatles - Revolution
79. The Cure - Close To Me
80. The Kinks - Lola
81. Feeder - Just A Day
82. Coldplay - Clocks
83. David Bowie - Space Oddity
84. The Verve - The Drugs Don't Work
85. Blur - The Universal
86. Feeder - Buck Rogers
87. The Rolling Stones - (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
88. The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever
89. Radiohead - Karma Police
90. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall Part 2
91. The Stone Roses - Made Of Stone
92. Blur - Country House
93. Stereophonics - Pick A Part That’s New
94. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
95. Radiohead - High And Dry
96. The Jam - Eton Rifles
97. The Rolling Stones - Ruby Tuesday
98. The Stone Roses - Waterfall
99. Paul Weller - You Do Something To Me
100. The Kinks - You Really Got Me

Source: Thanks to Martin of the xfm.co.uk team

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And The Winner Is?

The winner of the tee picked at random by SALTYROCKZ is Stuart Thain who has won either a Liam and Noel tee at Saltyrockz’s range of original rock tees.

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Look out for another exciting competition next month.

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Nigel Clark: "Oasis And Blur Weren't The Best Band Of The 1990's"

Arguably, the Britpop era was defined by ridiculously catchy pop-rock anthems, the Blur/Oasis rivalry and outspoken frontmen. And, while the music has moved on, the opinionated musicians’ tradition endures – as Nigel Clark proves here.

Since leaving Dodgy, acrimoniously, in 1998, the band have made friends and reformed.

Following a solo set at Dirty South this month, Dodgy will return to Glastonbury (the 1997 festival was the last time Nigel performed with the band before leaving) and there’s also an album in the making.

When he talks about Dodgy’s heyday, during the height of Britpop in the 1990s, it is with a blend of fondness and frustration.

“If you think about the 1960s, the two main bands people mention are The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Same thing with the 1990s, people are going to say Oasis and Blur. But they weren’t the best. There were a lot better bands in my opinion.”

I wonder if this is a reference to the fact Oasis once supported Dodgy on tour...

“They did in Manchester, they supported us on one of their first gigs,” said Nigel.

“I do know those guys but they’ve just stuck it out and done nothing new for 10 years.

“Oasis aren’t going to do anything risky because they’re going to protect their fanbase. I’m not in music for that, I want to make myself happy and push myself.”

Read the full interview here.

Source: www.newsshopper.co.uk

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Noel Gallagher: "There's No Better Sight Than Seeing Fat Topless Geordies Crying"

Noel Gallagher will have been a happy man having opined in the build up to 'Doom Sunday': "I hope Newcastle go down. There's no better sight than seeing fat topless Geordies crying." I'm sure they'd like a half decent Oasis album one of these days, Noel - but I'll tell them not to hold their breath, eh?

Legions of proud Newcastle fans (fat, half naked and otherwise) will be following their side in the Championship next season.

Noel got his wish after the Toon demonstrated exactly why they deserve relegation and the financial meltdown that comes with it. If their players deserve to become Championship fodder the board deserve to be parachute-paymented straight down to the Conference. Where to start with those clowns? Shunning Kevin Keegan in favour of Dennis Wise? Employing Joe Kinnear? Leaving Chris Hughton in charge for five games before appointing Shearer? Appointing Shearer?

The pie-guzzling cry babies in the away end managed to splutter their way through a final burst of ''Shearer! Shearer!'' at Villa Park despite just one win in his eight games in charge, while most of the players at least had the good grace to look a bit dejected. But like actors dredging up painful childhood memories in order to cry for a role, they were probably just mourning the fact that their freeloading days on monster wages are well and truly over.

Source: www.espn.com

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Oasis' Live Forever Named As Best British Song

Oasis claimed the top three positions in a poll of the best British songs of all time today.

Live Forever came in at number one, followed by Wonderwall and Don't Look Back In Anger.

A fourth Oasis song, Champagne Supernova, also made it into the top 10.

The poll was voted for by several thousand Xfm listeners.

Paul Jackson, group programming director for The Xfm Network said: "Oasis undoubtedly has one of the most significant catalogues of all time."

The survey was dominated by the North of England, with the Stone Roses, The Verve, Joy Division and the Arctic Monkeys riding high as well as Oasis.

Here are the top 10 best British songs, according to the survey:
1. Live Forever - Oasis
2. Wonderwall - Oasis
3. Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
4. I Am the Resurrection - Stone Roses
5. Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division
6. Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve
7. My Generation - The Who
8. I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
9. London Calling - The Clash
10. Champagne Supernova - Oasis

Source: www.coventrytelegraph.net

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Noel Gallagher Interview From Singapore

A interview with Noel Gallagher on a wide range of subjects for 987 FM on from last month in Singapore.

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Oasis Bootleg Artwork Update

I have added more CD Bootleg Artwork's from the 'Dig Out Your Soul' World Tour to the site.

Visit the 2008 gallery here and 2009's here, thanks to Marcos and Jacob for the excellent artworks during the tour to date.

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Limited Amount Of Tickets Still Available For Oasis' UK Stadium Supergigs

Oasis return to play the UK stadium supergigs in the a few weeks which saw phenomenal demand for tickets when they went on sale last year with over half a million being sold in a few hours.

A limited amount of tickets remain for a number of the shows, click here to check availability...

Noel Gallagher Solo Show In Dublin Later This Year?

Loaded can exclusively reveal that Noel Gallagher will perform an intimate solo show in Dublin this year.

Source: www.independent.ie

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Tina Malone Defends The Gallagher Brothers

Tina Malone has defended Noel and Liam Gallagher, dismissing any comparisons with the Gallagher family in Shameless.

The actress, who plays Scouse matriarch Mimi in the comedy drama, says she is friends with Noel Gallagher and knows brother Liam too.

"Noel's probably one of the cleverest men I know and that reflects in his music and his lyrics and his focus," she said.

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Source: The Press Association

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Competition Closed

The competition has now ended to win a Liam and Noel tees at Saltyrockz’s range of original rock tees.

The entries have all been sent in to SALTYROCKZ.COM and the winner will be announced soon.
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Look out for another competition next month.

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Noel Gallagher Interview With Dave Fanning Part Two

Part two of a interview with Noel Gallagher by Dave Fanning, watch part one that was broadcast last month by clicking here.

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iTunes Fest Returns To ITV2

Kasabian, Oasis and Snow Patrol are set for ITV2 this summer, with commissioners ordering a second dose of the iTunes Live: London Festival.

Produced by Endemol-owned Initial, the 8 x 60-minute series will be produced from the Camden Roundhouse throughout the festival, which will be broadcast throughout July on Thursday and Friday evenings.

As well as Oasis, the programmes will feature performances from The Saturdays, Paolo Nutini and Flo Rida as well as comedy performances and celebrity interviews.

On top of this, 2 x 60-minute round-up programmes will be produced for ITV1 and the live gigs from the festival will be recorded and sold on iTunes.

The iTunes Live:London Festival 09 was ordered by entertainment commissioning editor Claire Zolkwer and director of ITV digital channels and acquisitions Zai Bennett.

Bennett said: "iTunes have pulled out all the stops in getting a fantastic line up of acts across the month including Oasis, Snow Patrol and Flo Rida and the legendary Roundhouse should be a fitting venue for the calibre of music on offer."

Head of music at Initial Phil Mount said: "The festival is the kind of multi-genre, digitally connected event that will excite music fans everywhere. Through ITV2 viewers will get front row seats to the hottest bands the festival has to offer."

Source: www.broadcastnow.co.uk

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The Vortex New Pictures And Live Dates

We can exclusively reveal some of the dates from the band's Autumn Tour, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

03rd October - Monroes Bar -Workington, Cumbria (UK)
14th October - TBC - Hertogenbosch (Holland)
15th October - Paridiso - Amsterdam (Holland)
16th October - Magnet Club (Club NME) - Berlin (Germany)
17th October - Revolver - Hamburg (Germany)
18th October - Sweat - Leipzig (Germany)
22nd October - Barhouse - Essex Chemslford (UK)
23rd October - Dirty South - Lewisham (UK)
24th October - The Bitter End - Essex Romford (UK)

07th November - Ironworks - Oswestry - (UK)

For more information visit the band's MySpace page by clicking here.

Thanks to Damian Morgan

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Oasis To Debut On The HDNet Concert Series

USA ONLY

Concert kicks off two days of music on HDNet - Sunday May 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET

The HDNet Concert series is proud to debut this special concert, played before only a handful of lucky fans, as Oasis finished preparations for their world tour back in August of last year. "Oasis - Standing on the Edge of the Noise" premieres on the HDNet Concert Series, Sunday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

In the concert, Oasis plays songs from all their albums - spanning a nearly twenty year career - but the songs from their new album, "Dig Out Your Soul," are featured heavily on the set list.

But Oasis is just the beginning! On the following Monday, May 25, beginning at noon ET, HDNet will run a Memorial Day Music Marathon featuring the best outdoor performances in our library, like "Goo Goo Dolls Live at Red Rocks," "Poison - Live, Raw and Uncut," "Doobie Brothers Live at Wolf Trap," and "Farm AID 2007 - A HOMEGROWN Festival."

To get a full list of concerts and air times please check out www.hd.net/music

Source: prnewswire.com

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See Oasis, Kasabian & More For Free At The iTunes Festival

The iTunes Festival is a new type of music festival. Free to attend. Running for the entire month of July and to be enjoyed from anywhere in the world via the web.

This year we are celebrating our 3rd anniversary in style. Taking to the stage at Camden's Roundhouse will be Oasis, Snow Patrol, Kasabian, The Saturdays, Flo Rida, Paolo Nutini and more than 50 artists yet to be announced.

Each performance will be recorded and available to download on iTunes.

You can keep up to date with the latest line-up announcements, free ticket competitions, news, video highlights and live audio broadcasts by becoming a fan of the iTunes profile on Facebook.

Gig tickets are NOT available to buy. For the chance to see your favourite artists up-close and for free, click here to visit the festival profile and follow the ticket application instructions.

We're giving away hundreds of gig tickets on Facebook, but if you do not have a Facebook account you could win a limited number of tickets here.

Source: L4E

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Oasis To Play iTunes Festival

Oasis have announced today that they will be playing the iTunes festival on 21st July at The Roundhouse, Camden.

Visit iTunesLive.co.uk for your ticket registration.

For all iTunes Live updates you can join the Facebook community Here

Become a friend and you'll be able to download the music video for 'The Shock Of The Lightning' until June 1st from iTunes for free.

Source: www.oasisinet.com

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