Oasis To Embark On Wembley Gigs

Noel Gallagher has been telling fans not to expect a Take That style show as Oasis prepare to kick off a series of three gigs at London's Wembley Stadium.

The singer was talking to Radio 1's Chris Moyles about the current tour which has already taken in venues in Cardiff and Manchester.

He said:"We actually go out of our way not to put a show on."

Oasis were the last British band to play at Wembley before its revamp and it's the first time they have returned.

Noel admits that brother Liam has already been trying to tone things down during the tour.

He said: "We were playing the Ricoh Stadium in Coventry.

"I found this hilarious but quite undignified - I was quite angry about it later - in the middle of Shock of the Lightning, 50,000 people have got their hands in the air and he starts shouting at them to stop clapping."

'Stop enjoying yourself'

"I was thinking, 'That's nice - you pay 70 quid for a ticket to be told what to do by the singer'.

In a mocking tone he added: "You! Stop enjoying yourself - no clapping in between these songs."

Noel was very complimentary about support acts The Enemy and Kasabian and thinks the latter have potential to do their own stadium tours.

He said: "It must be great for the kids to see Kasabian and The Enemy and us in one night.

"Kasabian have been going down just amazing. If they're not doing stadiums next time out, somebody will have messed up there."

Noel says the band have taken three songs out of their set, including The Meaning of Soul and added three songs.

'Atrocious album'

The band open with Rock 'n' Roll Star and finish with I am the Walrus with 20 songs in between.

Noel also revealed that he doesn't look back favourably at the band's 2000 album Familiar to millions

He said: "I think it's atrocious.

"If you were involved around the circumstances of actually trying to make that album it was not a very happy time.

"I heard it in a shop in Japan recently and it didn't sound too good to me."

The last time Oasis played in London was at The Roundhouse during the BBC's Electric Proms in 2008.

The band have got a host of appearances lined up this summer including Spanish festival Benicassim and V.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Noel Gallagher Tells Off Liam Ahead Of Oasis' Wembley Shows

Guitarist has a pop at singer for telling fans not to clap

Oasis' Noel Gallagher has had a dig at his frontman brother Liam for ordering fans about at a recent stadium show.

The Manchester legends are set to play London Wembley Stadium tonight (July 9), Saturday (11) and Sunday (12) – although Noel revealed that when the band played at Coventry's Ricoh Stadium on Tuesday (July 7) he was unhappy with the singer's treatment of fans.

"In the middle of 'The Shock Of The Lightning', 50,000 people have got their hands in the air and he starts shouting at them to stop clapping," Noel explained to BBC Newsbeat.

He added: "I was thinking, 'That's nice – you pay £70 quid for a ticket to be told what to do by the singer. 'You! Stop enjoying yourself - no clapping in between these songs'."

In other Gallagher-related news, Oasis have commissioned Sheffield artist Pete McKee to create a one-off poster design for their Wembley Stadium shows.

Source: www.nme.com

Oasis To Release Limited Edition Wembley Posters

Rock behemoths Oasis hsve recruited Sheffield artist Pete McKee to design a one-off poster to mark their shows at Wembley Stadium.

The band play the London venue tonight (July 9), Saturday (July 11) and Sunday (July 12).

McKee said: "I have worked with Oasis on a few projects over the last couple of years.

"It was great to be asked to design these posters; these are huge shows from one of our country's great bands, and need to be documented."

Copies of the poster will be sold at the shows, while 100 limited edition prints, signed by McKee, will be available at his website here.

Rock behemoths Oasis hsve recruited Sheffield artist Pete McKee to design a one-off poster to mark their shows at Wembley Stadium.

The band play the London venue tonight (July 9), Saturday (July 11) and Sunday (July 12).

McKee said: "I have worked with Oasis on a few projects over the last couple of years.

"It was great to be asked to design these posters; these are huge shows from one of our country's great bands, and need to be documented."

Copies of the poster will be sold at the shows, while 100 limited edition prints, signed by McKee, will be available at his website here.

Source: www.thequietus.com

Oasis Hire Ex-SAS For Gig Protection

Oasis are calling in the big boys for their gigs in London this weekend - they've hired ex-SAS men to beef up security.
Noel Gallagher reportedly decided to hire the hard men after being assaulted on stage in Canada last year.

He ended up cracking several ribs after falling on top of a monitor speaker during the attack by a crazed fan.

The band are set to play London's Wembley Arena tonight, Saturday and Sunday.

A friend of the band told The Daily Mirror: "Noel was seriously shook up after he was attacked. It was a freak moment when someone burst through and managed to get on stage. But he wanted to make sure he never had to go through that again."

"So he told Liam and the others that he wanted extra security. And, of course, they agreed - after all it could have been any of them."

"When he heard that a couple of the lads brought in to try out as security were ex-SAS, he knew he was in safe hands."

"They left the service a while ago. But their killer training never leaves them."

Source: www.metro.co.uk

Listen Again To Noel Gallagher On The Chris Moyles Show

Chris Moyles was joined by Noel Gallagher on his breakfast show this morning, to listen to the show again click here.

Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere

Taken from Noel's tour diary for oasisinet.com

Well, that was much fun. Shit weather though. Still, no one seemed to mind.

Enemy were great. Hometown gig, and all that. They pulled it out of the hat, so to speak.

Bruno seemed determined, and I mean DETERMINED that no one, and I mean NO ONE was gonna enjoy themselves. Very strange. Y'can't keep the kids down though.

A couple of The Specials were in attendance. Lynval and Sir Horace, in fact. Lynval came and said hello. What a dude. And my mate Jamie Carragher. Good lad, Carragh'.

Anyway, look, I gotta go.

In a bit.

GD.

Source: www.oasisinet.com

Noel Gallagher Is On The Chris Moyles Show Tomorrow Morning

Chris Moyles will have Noel Gallagher on his show tomorrow morning, listen to the show live click here.

The show starts at 06:30 (UK time), Noel is reported to be on air after 08:00.

Tickets are still available for a number shows on Oasis' largest-ever UK Stadium tour, click here for availability of tickets.

Legends Set For Glastonbury Bill?

Glastonbury organisers have hinted they want to celebrate the festival's 40th anniversary by only inviting acts who have provided the event's highlights over the last four decades.

Michael and Emily Eavis will make up a bill comprised of legendary acts such as David Bowie, Oasis and The Stone Roses next year, The Sun reports.

A source told the newspaper: "Michael and Emily want to make next year's festival the most memorable ever."

Source: The Press Association

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Oasis' Noel Gallagher Pays Tribute To The Specials

Oasis' Noel Gallagher paid tribute to Coventry's 2-Tone legends The Specials at the Ricoh Arena last night.

The Manchester super group - along with Cov Kids The Enemy - performed in front of 40,000 fans yesterday as they completed the Coventry leg of their UK tour.

Noel went backstage with the reformed band earlier this year when the Ghost Town group enjoyed a historic homecoming gig at the Jaguar hall.

And the Oasis legend told last night's sell-out crowd his thoughts on the legendary 2-Tone act.

He told the crowd: "I was here a few months ago. I came here to see the Specials gig.

"They were great with us and allowed us in their dressing room. They're called Special for a reason."

The Specials were in the crowd for last night's gig.

Noel finished his tribute by asking for an ovation for the Coventry favourites, which promptly brought the house down.

Source: www.coventrytelegraph.net

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Noel Gallagher Compares Michael Jackson To Jade Goody

And says the King of Pop's death is 'dragging on a bit'...

Noel Gallagher has taken a a cheeky swipe at the intense media interest surrounding Michael Jackson's death saying it's “dragging on a bit”.

The guitarist even compared Jackson to the late Jade Goody in the 'Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere' blog on Oasis' official website.

Speaking ahead of their performance at Coventry's Ricoh Arena and the day of Michael Jackson's memorial service, Noel said: “This Mike Jackson thing's dragging on a bit, innit? Who do they think he is, Jade Goody?

“Listen out for the dedication tonight. There's bound to be one. If it's during Live Forever I may do a little poo-poo... then vomit.”

Gigwise was at the show and Noel must have been struck with a sudden bout of amnesia as he didn't mention Jackson's name once.

Source: www.gigwise.com

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'Oasis Beat Blur In Long-Term Britpop War', Claims Music Industry Stats

PRS For Music figures claim more people listen to Noel than Damon.

Oasis have won the long-term Britpop battle with Blur, PRS For Music has claimed.

The organisation that collects royalties for songwriters, say their figures suggest despite Damon Albarn and co beating the Gallaghers to the UK Number One single spot in August 1995 – when 'Country House' outsold 'Roll With It' after they were released on the same day – it's the northern band who have enjoyed the most exposure since.

Based on PRS' research, Oasis have been listened to more than Blur over the last 14 years when both band's total listens are compared head-to-head.

As a percentage of both groups' combined total plays, the following songs have proved the most popular:

Oasis – 'Wonderwall', 68%
Oasis – 'Roll With It', 12%
Blur – 'Country House', 10%
Oasis – 'Some Might Say', 7%
Blur – 'Beetlebum', 3%

“With Blur performing some storming gigs and Oasis' back on tour it’s like the heyday of Britpop once again," explained Steve Porter, Chief Executive PRS For Music. "These new figures showing that despite Blur winning the original battle, Oasis wins long-term by number of plays. However with both bands still working and their music being widely played the battle continues.”

Source: www.nme.com

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Odds Are High On Oasis Split

Bookies are offering silly odds on Noel Gallagher leaving Oasis.

The Chief, snapped leaving posh hairdressers Percy & Reed in London yesterday, and brother Liam have been bickering again.

Noel said life would be easier without Oasis. Fair point.

Liam made a Twitter jibe about his big brother joining the Nolans.

Bookies Boylesports reckon the end is nigh.

They now have the Mancs at 2-1 to split before their tour ends in August.

The band’s songwriter and guitarist is also 7/4 to join another group by the end of 2010.

A public scrap gets a generous 4-1. Noel loves a bet.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he lumped on via a pal and made a few quid.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

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Oasis Rock Coventry's Ricoh Arena

Oasis - the bad boys of rock - swaggered onto stage in front of thousands of diehard fans at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena last night.

A storming crowd of 38,000 waved their hands in the air as they welcomed Oasis to the packed out city stadium.

Revellers chanted their loud and rowdy anthems, including Cigarettes and Alcohol, Roll With It and Wonderwall.

Liam rattled his tambourine and brother Noel raised his guitar as they played Rock ‘n’ Roll Star to an ocean of fans.

They were supported by the city’s most successful rock band, The Enemy, who excited crowds as they belted out tracks like It’s Not OK and This Song.

Oasis, who have already played in their home city of Manchester last month, shot to fame in the 90s selling more than 60 million albums across the world.

It was the only Midlands date on the tour of the UK and was the fastest selling gig in the Ricoh’s history with 20,000 tickets snapped up within its first two hours of sales.

John Corden, aged 62, of Bulkington, in Bedworth, was joined by his nephew David, aged 21.

He praised the band’s rebellious antics on stage. “They’re brilliant. I’ve listened to them for years. They’ve still got it – they’re still selling records and filling stadiums.

“Their arrogance is their appeal and the confidence in their own ability is what makes them great. A lot of bands have it but these guys are very cool about it.

“I came to see The Enemy as much as I did for Oasis – it’s good that we can celebrate two of our favourite bands in one place really.”

Susan Dixon, aged 41, was with her son, Glen, aged 24, and daughter, Toni, aged 19.

Glen said: “It’s was an electric atmosphere. I absolutely love Oasis – it’s makes a change for them to be in the city.

"My favourite tracks of all time is Champagne Supernova – it’s a quality song and sounds even better live.

They’re a great band.”

Electrician John Cave, aged 26, of Rugby, and his close friends are dedicated fans who grew up listening to the band since they were young.

He said: “I followed them since I was 11 years old and I’ve never seen them before. I’ve seen lost of other music groups but they don’t compare to Oasis.”

His best mate, Joe Flanagan, aged 24, said: “I saw them in Heaton and they were great. They are the best band ever because with every song it holds a memory.

“They define a generation - that’s why they’re so popular.

"They triumph in Britain and I finally got to see them in Coventry. It was the best show that I’ve seen them play.”

Chief executive of the Ricoh, Daniel Gidney said: “This was fantastic for us. They are one of the biggest bands in British history.

“We capable of catering for different tastes. Oasis are a modern rock band and we were delighted to have them at the Ricoh.

“The profile of the event was clearly different to other concerts we’ve held.

"There are more blokes drinking beer but we had more stewards on site.”

Oasis are set to play at the Wembley Stadium tomorrow, July 10 and 12.

Source: www.coventrytelegraph.net

See all the Coventry Telegraph's pictures from the Oasis and The Enemy performances here...

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Review: Oasis @Ricoh Arena, Coventry

It's 13 years since the mouthy Mancunians played to a quarter of a million people at Knebworth, but the Gallagher brothers’ onstage swagger is still justified.

For as the sun went down over Coventry City’s Ricoh Arena, the World’s most famous Manchester City supporters lit up the stadium with a jaw-dropping sound and visual spectacle.

Three giant screens beamed out bright, psychedelic images of the rockers on stage to an audience of 30,000 plus.

They launched into their two-hour long set with Rock and Roll Star, Liam’s voice as powerful and distinctive as ever.

They then ripped through hit after hit from their two biggest albums Definitely Maybe and What’s the Story (Morning Glory) with songs from their later albums punctuating the set.

The only way a band with as many sing-along, anthemic tunes as Oasis can falter is through a lack of enthusiasm borne of too many years playing the same stuff.

Their stage presence and vigour hasn’t waned over the years however and although band members have changed since their Britpop glory days, their tightness and on-stage presence has not. It was the final rousing Oasis anthems Don’t Look Back in Anger and their homage to The Beatles I am the Walrus which sent the revellers who had each paid more than £30 for a ticket into hysterics.

In a nutshell: Commanding, brilliant, catchy – what more could want from a stadium band?

Source: www.birminghammail.net

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Win Tickets To See Oasis At Wembley Stadium

We have four pairs of tickets to give away, to see Oasis live in concert on Thursday at Wembley Stadium!

Oasis are widely known as one of the leaders of the Britpop sound in the 1990s, they have sold over 50 million albums worldwide and have had eight UK number one singles.

The Manchester boys rose to fame in the '90s with their debut album Definitely Maybe, but it was the follow up album which saw them climbing to the top of the charts with songs such as Some Might Say and Don't Look Back in Anger.

There are rumours that their current tour, Dig Out Your Soul, could be the last live performance from the group for a while, so this is your chance to see them before they go their separate ways.

To find out how to get hold of a pair of tickets and see the brothers, Noel and Liam Gallagher, and the rest of the band for free, visit Crackerjack Gloucestershire.

Source: www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk

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Oasis Setlist From The Rioch Arena

Tonights setlist from Oasis at the Rioch Arena, Coventry.

Fucking In The Bushes
Rock N Roll Star
Lyla
Shock Of The Lightning
Roll With It
Cigarettes And Alcohol
To Be Where There’s Life
Waiting For The Rapture
The Masterplan
Songbird
Slide Away
Morning Glory
My Big Mouth
The Importance Of Being Idle
Half The World Away
I’m Outta Time
Wonderwall
Supersonic
Live Forever
Don't Look Back In Anger
Falling Down
Champagne Supernova
I Am The Walrus

Oasis' next stop is on Thursday at Wembley Stadium.

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Liam Gallagher's Latest Twitter

This 1s for the sky blues of Coventry, thanks for a top night, you sounded great! Live Forever...

Follow Liam on Twitter by clicking here.

Source: www.prettygreen.com

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Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere

Taken from Noel's tour diary for oasisinet.com

Boom! Boom!! D'you know what that is? That's the sound of thunder - or so my little lad informed me over the weekend.

How's things? Fine and dandy? Good.

Am in Coventry today. Haven't been here since, ooh 2 months ago. Came to see The Specials, innit?

After a week of glorious weather while we were away it's pissing down. C***'s trick. The Ricoh Arena's mega though. Very tidy. Looking forward to tonight.

My mates "Free Peace" are opening up. Good boys. Top band.

The Enemy are the main band on before us tonight. Kasabian are busy being weird somewhere odd. It's a homer for them. Should be mad as fuck.

Wonder what Bruno will wear tonight? Mr al Fayed's shoes have made their long-awaited re-appearance! Life's been dull without them.

This Mike Jackson thing's dragging on a bit, innit? Who do they think he is, Jade Goody? Listen out for the dedication tonight. There's bound to be one. If it's during Live Forever I may do a little poo-poo..then vomit.

In a bit.

GD.

Source: www.oasisinet.com

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Ticket Auction For Oasis At The iTunes Festival

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James Buckley On Noel Gallagher

Inbetweeners star James Buckley has revealed that he wasn't too impressed with his hero Noel Gallagher's outfit when he met him at London's Groucho Club recently.

The actor, who plays Jay Cartwright in the hit series, told channelbee.com that while he thinks Oasis backbone Noel is "effortlessly cool" his threads left a lot to be desired.

He said: "He was wearing a light blue shirt and chinos - he looked like he was going boating!"

But that hasn't put James off his idol who he claims is "the one man I'd get on my knees for."

Watch the full interview by clicking here.

Source: The Press Association

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