Listen To Oasis Live At Benicassim Later Tonight

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Upcoming Oasis TV Highlights

Tuesday 21st July on ITV 2 from 7:45pm to 8:00pm (UK ONLY)

The Oasis frontman is interviewed by Dave Berry, Emma Griffiths, Nicole Appleton and Mel Blatt.

I'm not to sure if it's a repeat of the interview shown earlier this year and in this post.

Friday 24th July on ITV 1 from 11:35pm to 12:25am (UK ONLY)

Part one of two. Fearne Cotton and Dave Berry present highlights of the main stage performances, featuring Oasis, Snow Patrol, Kasabian and Franz Ferdinand as well as sets by studio guests.

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The Ten Best Rock'N'Roll Frontmen

Who are the best rock'n'roll frontmen of all time? Not solo artists but real frontmen - men that actually front bands. We choose some of our favourites.

01. Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols

Yes he's not very cool anymore, but 30 years ago Johnny Rotten was the snarling, sneering photogenic face of punk rock. His natural ability to (often literally) wear a load of rubbish and still look breathtaking combined with a voice that immediately captured the dark sarcasm of his lyrics.



02. Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones

He may not have pioneered the hip swivelling, camp-as-a-row-of-tents frontmen approach (Little Richard and of course Esquerita got there 10 years earlier) but Jagger certainly made it his own. Mixing a voice that brings-to-mind the arrogance of grizzled old bluesmen, an off-stage reputation as a snobby twit and a dance resembling a chicken and Jagger is, for many, the ultimate frontman.



03. Jimi Hendrix of the Jimi Hendrix Experience

Hendrix's on-stage theatrics rarely overshadowed his immeasurable talent but it can't be denied that Hendrix was as much showman as he was musician. With a dress sense as good as his guitar playing, a reputation as something of a drugs dustbin and the ability to do with his guitar what Little Richard did with his vocals - Hendrix pretty much invented the rock'n'roll cliché. That so many have followed his path speaks volumes.



04. Marc Bolan of T Rex

Marc Bolan mixed the foppish persona of Mick Jagger with the voice and hair of Bob Dylan and the fashion of David Bowie when he helped to pioneer glam rock. Often dismissed as a tween pin-up, Bolan was in fact vital to reinforcing the ever-important teen divide in the early 1970s - making long hair, beards and flares the look of the establishment rather than the cosmic teenage rebels.



05. Iggy Pop of The Stooges

A true wildman of rock'n'roll, Iggy Pop (or James Newell Osterberg, Jr. as his mother knew him) took blues-inspired rock'n'roll to new levels in the late 1960s. After watching Jim Morrison (whose omission from this list is sure to be questioned) perform at the University of Michigan in 1967, Pop took his stage act to new extremes, rolling in glass, exposing himself and vomiting onstage. Without Pop, punk rock would not have developed as we know it.



06. Freddie Mercury of Queen

Freddie Mercury is another who aped Mick Jagger, although Mercury's performance was more outlandish in almost every way. His untrained voice was one of a kind, rolling from heavy rock baritone to soaring falsetto with ease, while image wise Liza Minnelli-inspired flamboyance was key.



07. Liam Gallagher of Oasis

Liam Gallagher is nothing but a frontman. His own songs are awful and his personality vacuous but when Liam Gallagher takes the stage something very silly and slightly magical happens. Forget his voice for a moment (which even the harshest critic couldn't deny is powerful and distinctive) when the man stands motionless on stage with a tambourine in his mouth, scowling at the audience you really can't take your eyes off him. You sort of hate him but you also kind of envy him. This is what a frontman is.



08. Bono of U2

Further proof that you don't need to like someone to recognise their talent as a frontman. Somehow, somehow, Bono has become even bigger than his band, meeting political leaders, making poverty history , editing The Independent for a day, saving the world. All the while he's managed to churn out the kind of atmospheric rock'n'roll that demands a theatrical frontman. He's even entered popular culture as a derisory term for an egotistical, overblown frontman. Johnny Borrell from Razorlight? He's a bit Bono isn't he.



09. Kurt Cobain of Nirvana

The classic doomed rock'n'roll frontman. Cobain was so punk rock that he killed himself because he didn't want to mislead fans into thinking he still found Nirvana fun. On top of that he wrote vicious, poetic lyrics and then screamed them unintelligibly over huge-sounding, pop-laced rock'n'roll. His legacy has ensured every year new waves of troubled young things rip their jeans and pick up a low slung guitar in his honour.



10. Joe Strummer of The Clash

Joe Strummer was a punk rocker with a heart a soul. While Johnny Rotten quickly became a cartoon anarchist, Strummer aimed for real revolution, showing his fans that rock'n'roll could be politically intellectual as well as nihilistically so. He also managed to inject blues, rockabilly, soul, folk and dub into The Clash's sound, all the while looking look Kenickie from Grease's cooler little brother.

Source: www.independent.co.uk

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XFM To Broadcast Oasis' Show In Full From The iTunes Festival

XFM have confirmed to us that they will be broadcasting the full show live from Oasis' show at The Roundhouse on Tuesday July 21.

It will be in Steve Harris’s show from 7pm (UK) onwards.

XFM are also still running an online competition to win tickets to the iTunes show at www.xfm.co.uk/itunes - closes at midday tomorrow!

Regrettably you can only listen to XFM online if inside the UK.

The Devendra Banhart remix of '(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady' and the Liam Gallagher-penned 'I Believe In All' and 'The Boy With The Blues' are now available to buy on iTunes.

Oasis At Benicassim Stage Times

Oasis will take to the stage tonight at 23:00 (local time) 00:00 (UK time) at the 15th edition of the Benicassim festival, one of Europe's biggest annual music gatherings, in eastern Spain later today.

Listen to the best live concerts of the Festival by clicking here for more details.

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Wonder-Wail For Some Oasis Fans

Hundreds of Oasis fans were left disappointed after 3,400 tickets to see the rock giants at Bridlington Spa were snapped up within minutes.

Tickets for the August 20 concert sold out almost instantly over the internet yesterday, with sales hotlines jammed throughout the morning.

Dozens of fans camped outside the venue on Tuesday night in a bid to get hold of tickets for next month's gig when they went on sale at the box office at 10am.

First in the queue were sisters Lauren, 21, and 19-year-old Abbie Jamieson, of Westgate, Bridlington, who settled in their spot outside the Spa main entrance at 3pm on Tuesday.

Lauren said: "It's definitely worth it. The atmosphere will be great as it's such a small venue for Oasis. I just can't wait"

Their friend Charlotte Taylor, 21 of Flamborough, also camped overnight and said the atmosphere in the queue was fantastic.

She said: "A lad had a guitar and there were lots of sing-alongs – all Oasis songs obviously!"

But many fans were left empty-handed when the Spa began turning away fans shortly after 11am, despite them queuing for hours.

Richard Smith, of Bridlington, joined the queue at 4am yesterday and was left "gutted" after being turned away empty-handed.

"I was about three metres away from the front when they started telling us they'd sold out. I was absolutely gutted. There were people pushing in all over the place, surely the Spa could've got some security or a ticket-slip system to deal with it," he said.

"They should've given everyone in the queue a numbered ticket or something so that they could hand it over when they got to the box office."

Source: www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk

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Liam Gallagher's Latest Twitter

Cornwall, I loved it!

Wembley was good for me too, good to see so many cool people wearing pretty green in the audience as well...

Follow Liam on Twitter by clicking here.

Source: www.prettygreen.com

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Oasis Tickets Latest: Council Issues Statement

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has issued the following statement following criticisms about today's sale of tickets for the Oasis concert at Bridlington Spa next month.

"The Spa Bridlington experienced unprecedented demand for the Oasis concert with tickets selling out within 90 minutes.

"It is a credit to the professionalism of everyone involved with The Spa that the venue is able to attract artistes of this calibre.

"Some tickets were available from the venue while the majority were allocated for national sales.

"Tickets were made valuable on a first come, first served basis and a maximum of four tickets per person, with some fans camping out overnight.

"Queueing was in the main orderly with staff and barriers ensuring that tickets were allocated fairly.

"We understand the disappointment of anyone who didn't get tickets but hope those who did will enjoy the concert."

Source: www.bridlingtonfreepress.co.uk

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Noel Gallagher: Don't Look Back In Anger And Get Off My Land

A video of 'Don't Look Back In Anger' from last night's Oasis show at the Eden Project, Noel sings the end in Cornish and pokes fun at the local accent.

A few more videos can be watched by clicking here.

The Devendra Banhart remix of '(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady' and the Liam Gallagher-penned 'I Believe In All' and 'The Boy With The Blues' are now available to buy on iTunes.

Oasis' Noel Gallagher: 'Days Of Blur Rivalry Have Long Gone'

Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has said the days of the band's bitter Britpop rivalry with Blur are over.

Various music publications have attempted to re-ignite the feud this year following Blur's decision to reform.

But in a message on Oasis' website, Gallagher said he hoped both band's members had “grown up a little” since the mid-90s.

TV presenter Jonathan Ross attempted to question the guitarist about the era on his radio show last Saturday.

However, Gallagher, who pre-recorded the show on the Friday, refused to respond negatively to Ross' questions.

Writing about the interview, Gallagher said: “He's a naughty boy, Jonathan. He was determined to try and get me to have a pop at the Blur re-union. Not this time.

“Those days are long gone. Although it was fun at the time I'd like to think we've all grown up a little bit since then. He has, and it was funny though.”

Oasis played a sold-out show at the Eden Project in Cornwall last night.

The gig followed their three-night concert residency at London's Wembley Stadium last weekend.

Source: www.gigwise.com

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Noel Gallagher: 'Jonathan Ross Is A Naughty Boy'

Noel Gallagher has called broadcaster Jonathan Ross a "naughty boy" after he tried to get him to insult Blur following their recent reunion.

The Oasis guitarist wrote on his blog that he was no longer interested in the rivalry both bands shared during the 1990s.

Gallagher said: "Went and done an interview with Johnny Ross. He's a naughty boy, Jonathan. He was determined to try and get me to have a pop at the Blur reunion. Not this time.

"Those days are long gone. Although it was fun at the time I'd like to think we've all grown up a little bit since then. He has, and it was funny though."

Gallagher has previously said that he had heard the Blur comeback gigs had gone well, while he admitted that the reunion would be exciting for fans of the band.

Source: www.digitalspy.co.uk

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Oasis To Kick Off Benicassim Festival In Spain

British rock band Oasis was on Thursday due to open the 15th edition of the Benicassim festival, one of Europe's biggest annual music gatherings, in eastern Spain.

Tens of thousands of music fans were expected in the Mediterranean resort town north of Valencia for the event, which lasts until Sunday and features about 100 concerts.

Other acts scheduled to perform included Grammy-winning US foursome the Kings of Leon, Scottish band Franz Ferdinand and British pop singer Lily Allen.

The electronica and alternative pop rock music festival has been held each year since 1995. It also features short films, theatre and dance performances.

Last year the festival drew over 148,000 people over its four days, with a huge amount of participants coming from outside of Spain.

Source: AFP

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Oasis Brave The Rain To Play Rescheduled Eden Project Gig

'Get orf my laaand!' intones Noel Gallagher to the Cornish audience

Oasis played Cornwall's Eden Project last night (July 14), taking to the stage as the heavens opened.

The rescheduled gig was originally due to take place last September, but was postponed after Noel Gallagher was attacked and injured onstage in Toronto.

Coming onstage after support act Howard Eliot Payne, Oasis were introduced by Eden Project's event manager, who praised the band for their persistence in endeavouring to honour the gig. He also asked the crowd not to "piss on the plants" of the renowned greenhouse on their way out.

Playing exactly the same set as their final Wembley Stadium gig on Sunday (July 12), the band showcased material stretching right back to their 1994 debut album 'Definitely Maybe'.

Oasis also gave a shout out to Cornwall's Sawmills Studio (where 'Definitely Maybe' was part-recorded), dedicating 'Cigarettes And Alcohol' to the riverside complex.

After playing a Noel Gallagher-sung version of 'Whatever', the chief songwriter feigned disappointment that much of the crowd didn't seem to know the song's lyrics.

"It still amazes me how little you lot know the words to that song," he joked, adding "I'm the only one in the whole building that does and I didn't even buy it!"

Before playing the first song of Oasis' encore, 'Falling Down', Gallagher geed up the crowd by getting them to chant "Get off my land!" in a Cornish accent.

Writing on his Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere blog before the gig, the guitarist revealed he'd had to endure an arduous train journey down to the south west for the gig.

"Am currently on a train in Devon heading to the Eden Project. Doing that gig we had to cancel last August!! I must go as I need to strangle a child that's been crying all the way from London!"

Source: www.nme.com

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Oasis Fans' Disappointment Over 'Ticket Farce'

Elation and despair were the overwhelming feelings amongst hundreds of Oasis fans queuing for tickets outside Bridlington Spa this morning.

Those lucky enough to bag a golden ticket to the one-off intimate gig next month were over the moon, but many fans were left unhappy that after hours of queuing they still left the venue empty-handed.

Richard Smith of Redwood Way joined the queue at 4am this morning and was left 'gutted' after being turned away empty-handed.

"I was about three meters away from the front when they started telling us they'd sold out.

"I was absolutely gutted. There were people pushing in all over the place, surely the Spa could've got some security or a ticket-slip system to deal with it.

"They should've given everyone in the queue a numbered ticket or something so that they could hand it over when they got to the box office.

"It's a simple thing and would've meant all those who'd queued for hours would've got a ticket."

Kerry Tipping had travelled across from Hornsea to be in the queue for 5am and did not get a ticket.

"It's disgusting," she said. "When we joined the queue, we counted just 150 people in front of us, yet we still didn't get a ticket.
"How does that work?"

Suzanne Morley, whose son and daughter also queued for hours and came away empty-handed, said that the whole thing was 'a farce'.

She was upset that hundreds of tickets were sold on the internet, leaving those queuing out in the cold

"There are a lot of unhappy people today some who have queued since 2am this morning and not got any tickets," she said.

Tickets for the August 20 concert went on sale at 10am but sold out within minutes over the internet, with sales hotlines being jammed
throughout the morning.

Ticketmaster sold out by 10.30am and the Spa had to turn away fans shortly after 11am.

Source: www.bridlingtonfreepress.co.uk

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Oasis Tickets Sold Out For Bridlington Gig

Less than half an hour after tickets went on sale, fans are reporting that Oasis' Bridlington gig has sold out.

The £44.50 tickets are already for sale on auction website eBay, but one fan who tried to buy on the phone and online said: "It impossible to buy through booking agents. All say sold out if you try to book on line and all numbers are engaged.

"The 0871 numbers get a BT announcement saying how busy the network is."

Fans have been queuing overnight in heavy rain outside the Spa to secure their places at the August 20 gig.

Source: www.bridlingtonfreepress.co.uk

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Oasis Go Supersonic At Eden

Forget the rumours they’re splitting. Forget the half-hearted reviews they’ve had for the preceding stadium gigs. Forget all the negativity about Oasis being past their prime.

This – the 40th – Eden Session was spectacular.

The weather may have been atrocious but nothing could dampen the spirits of the 6,000-strong crowd.

After a forgettable support slot by Howard Eliot Payne, the former singer with Oasis faves The Stands sounding like a scouse Dylan, the excitement built until Liam swaggered on stage in an over-sized parka and the band burst into de rigeur opener Rock N Roll Star, followed in quick succession by the glam stomp of Lyla and last year’s furious Shock of the Lightning.

The band was on fire and there was no let-up. Cigarettes and Alcohol – the first big singalong of the night, which was dedicated to Sawmills Studio, near Fowey, where the band recorded debut album Definitely Maybe back in 1994 – was followed by an effervescent Roll With It.

As they played To Be Where There’s Life and I’m Outta Time from last year’s Dig Out Your Soul, Liam stalked the stage with bundles of attitude. If he didn’t have that rare star presence you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking him a buffoon of the highest order as he sticks the tambourine in his mouth, looking like he’s in need of care in the community, for the 30th time.

Noel, on the other hand, is a lovely fella as we’ve suspected all along and, whisper it, is probably a better frontman than Liam.

Delivering towering versions of The Masterplan, Whatever and Half The World Away (the theme from The Royle Family, all you Oasis non-fans), his voice was strong and his humour contagious, admonishing the crowd for getting the words wrong and making us all shout “get off moi laaaand” in our best Cornish accents.

The band were exceptional – we mustn’t forget former Ride man Andy Bell on bass, ex-Heavy Stereo frontman Gem Archer on guitar and new drummer Chris Sharrock, who has previously been in The Lightning Seeds and World Party. The keyboard player was dubbed the Totnes Monster by Noel, ensuring the Cornish audience booed a Devon intruder in their midst.

The last third of the concert was among the most incendiary, life-affirming moments I’ve ever witnessed – Wonderwall, Supersonic, Live Forever, Don’t Look Back In Anger, Champagne Supernova, they just kept on coming as the crowd sang back every line.

Going back to their roots, the band ended with their cover of The Beatles’ I Am The Walrus recalling the spite and spunk of their early days.

Oasis seemed like a different band to the half-arsed workhorse I last saw in 2002 and this was an Eden Session to rival Pulp, Rufus Wainwright and Muse for magnificence.

We waited almost a year for this postponed concert and it was worth every second – mad for it!

To see the slideshow, click here.

Source: www.thisiscornwall.co.uk

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Photos Of Oasis At Eden In Cornwall

Click here for pictures from the Eden gig, they are by BBC Cornwall's Matt Shepherd.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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Pictures Of Oasis' Limited Edition Box

Here are a few pictures of the limited edition box that was available on oasisinet.com, Oasis' official site has now sold out of the box but limited numbers are available from HMV stores, Play and Amazon.

Individually numbered, this exclusive must have collectors’ item features all eight vinyl albums and exclusive new artwork and brand new sleeve notes.

Also available now are the complete studio albums re-pressed on limited edition, super heavyweight vinyl which have been re-issued by Oasis' Big Brother Recordings. Each album comes with with brand new sleeve notes. To get your copies, click HERE!

Oasis Tickets For Bridlington Spa Go On Sale Later Today

Oasis are set to visit the seaside town of Bridlington in Yorkshire on Thursday 20th August.

They will play the picturesque Bridlington Spa with support coming from Newcastle band Detroit Social Club.

Tickets go on sale later today (Wednesday 15th July) at 10am. They are limited to a maximum of 4 per person.

Tickets are available from:
Oasisinet: 0844 412 4638
Gigs And Tours: 0871 2200 260
Ticketmaster: 0871 230 6230
Bridlington Spa Venue Box Office (No booking fee for cash sales)

Source: www.oasisinet.com

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Patsy Against Her Two Boys Being Rockers

Holby City star Patsy Kensit says she doesn't want her sons to follow in their rock star dads' footsteps.

During an appearance on the iTunes Festival she said she wanted James, whose dad is Simple Minds star Jim Kerr, and Lennon, her son with Oasis singer Liam Gallagher, to resist becoming musicians.

She said: "Both their dads want them to play instruments, but the boys rejected it.

"They've both got great voices they are very musical and love singing.

"I want them to be doctors or lawyers, of course."

Watch the interview on ITV2 on Thursday at 10pm

Source: www.thesun.co.uk