Liam Gallagher: "Oasis Split Is A Good Thing"

Liam Galllagher has told Xfm he thinks the Oasis split was a good thing. Speaking to the Xfm Breakfast Show with Dave Berry, the frontman said.

“I think it’s a good thing in hindsight… Maybe we should have done it earlier”.

Gallagher Jr also went on to say that the band should have made more albums while they were together.

“Seven albums for Oasis is not good. We’ve been going 18 years or whatever and all we’ve done is seven albums? I just think it’s poor.

“I’m not going to beat myself up about it. I just think we could have made more albums. Having four or five years off is no good.

“Obviously, Noel wanted some time off and we don’t. The band split in August, we were in the studio by November. We were mad for it”.

Source: www.xfm.co.uk

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Watch Dave Berry Interview Liam Gallagher For XFM

Liam Gallagher visited The Xfm Breakfast Show with Dave Berry to talk Pretty Green, Oasis and driving farmyard vehicles with Ian Brown. Naturally, it was radio gold. Luckily, we filmed it and made it video gold.

You can see the full, unedited interview here. Like the man himself, it's utter genius.

A selection of photos can be found here

Source: www.xfm.co.uk

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Ex Oasis Man To Run The London Marathon

Ex Oasis drummer Alan White will be running the London Marathon in April for the Alzheimer's Society, you can sponsor him by clicking here.

Keep up to date with what Alan's up to on his myspace page www.myspace.com/whiteyalan

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Liam Gallagher: ‘BRIT Win Would End Oasis’

Liam Gallagher has told Xfm that winning the ‘BRITs Album Of Thirty Years’ would draw a satisfactory line under Oasis. The band have been nominated with Keane, Coldplay, Dire Straits, Sade, Dido, Duffy, Phil Collins, The Verve and Travis for the best album of the last thirty years.

Speaking to Dave Berry on Xfm’s Breakfast Show, the legendary frontman said.

“It would close the Oasis thing for me if we won it. I’d thank the fans. It would be a nice thing”.

Gallagher Jr also went on to say he’d enjoy a night out following a dry January.

“I want people to vote for us, for the best album of the last 30 years. I want to go. I want a night out.

“When we got the outstanding achievement award, I stayed backstage. I couldn’t be doing with going out the front This time I fancy going out the front and havig a bit of a laugh”..

To hear the full interview with Liam, tune in tomorrow (Thursday January 28) from 6.30am to the Xfm Breakfast Show with Dave Berry on 104.9 Fm (London), online and digital radio.

Source: www.xfm.co.uk

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Liam Gallagher To Join Dave Berry On XFM Radio

Just to remind you that Liam Gallagher will be interviewed on the all new xfm 104.9 breakfast show with Dave Berry tomorrow morning (28/01/10).

The show is broadcast from 06.30-10.00am (UK Time), rest of the world click here.

To listen to the show live visit www.xfm.co.uk

You can see a few photos from the interview, that was recorded today here.

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Catch Liam Gallagher With Clint Boom On XFM Next Monday

You can catch Liam Gallagher on XFM Manchester 97.7 on Monday the 1st of February from 4pm (UK Time) on Drivetime with Clint Boom.

Visit www.xfm.co.uk and switch Xfm Manchester.

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Liam Gallagher: "Alex Ferguson Looks Like A Dustbin-Man"

Liam Gallagher has given the thumbs-up to Roberto Mancini's old-school scarf and claims Sir Alex Ferguson looks like a 'dustbin-man' in comparison.

Gallagher - who has launched his own Pretty Green clothing range - told Football365: "The scarf is cool. I want one myself so I might go and get myself one.

"Mancini looks good but then, all Italians are cool. He's certainly cooler than that Taggart from across the road - he's a top manager and all that but he looks like a dustbin-man."

The admiration is obviously mutual as Mancini quoted an Oasis song - Don't Look Back In Anger - in the build-up to the big Manchester derby with United at Old Trafford.

Gallagher will not be at United's ground to cheer on his beloved team, saying: "I wouldn't step foot in that place. I've never been and I don't want to go - it's not for me. Anyway, I don't think I'd get a good reception.

"I'll be watching it at home on the box - it's the biggest game ever for me. I can't wait - it's going to be top. I'm absolutely loving all the aggro - that's what derbies are about. It's been missing from the game a long time and I'm loving it.

"I'm absolutely buzzing off Carlos Tevez at the moment, and I'm buzzing off Craig Bellamy too. Actually, I'm buzzing off the whole lot of them. It's now or f***ing never for City. I'm really confident - 2-0 to City on the night."

So would even Tevez look good in Pretty Green gear? "It would be a challenge, but it's not all about looking good all the time, is it? Everyone would look good in Pretty Green clothes. Some of it's alright and it's getting better all the time."

Source: www.football365.com

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Kasabian's Tom Meighan: "It's Not Oasis Without Noel"

Kasabian's Tom Meighan is a huge admirer of Oasis and insists Liam Gallagher should release a solo album because he can still make "amazing" music without his brother Noel.

The singer - whose band joined Oasis on their last ever tour before they split in August - said in an interview with Q magazine: "I think Liam should go it alone. It's not Oasis without Noel, and I think they'd both agree with that. Did I see it coming? No I can't say I did. I was in Germany doing a terrible festival when someone texted me they'd split up and I was as shocked as anyone.

"I texted Liam and Noel just to say, 'I am really sorry and best of luck,' to both of them. It's sad but the new music will be just amazing."

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Oasis To Re-Unite For NME Awards?

Could band get back together for awards gig?

With Oasis nominated for three NME awards, including best band, PaddyPower are offering odds of 5/1 that the band, who sensationally split last year, re-unite to attend the high-profile bash.

The firm offer 4/1 that the feuding Gallagher brothers get back together at any point in 2010, and also offer various different bets on the NME ceremony itself.

It is 4/5 that Liam attends on his own, 6/5 that Noel goes to bash without his brother, and 8/1 that the pair fight at the gig in London’s 02 Arena.

Paddy, however, thinks it’s far more likely that the fighting is done online, and make it 7/4 that Noel sets up a twitter account in 2010 to slate his sibling.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power told bettingpro:

“Oasis are old time favourites of the NME Awards, so it’s really no surprise that they’ve been nominated. The big question for music fans this year is not what bands will win but more will there be fisticuffs at this year’s ceremony?”

Oasis – Will they re-unite?

4/5 Liam only turning up at the NME's
6/5 Noel only turning up at the NME's
7/4 Noel to join Twitter in 2010
4/1 Oasis to re-form in 2010
5/1 Both brothers to re-unite to collect an award/attend the bash
8/1 Noel & Liam to come to blows at the NME's

Source: www.bettingpro.com

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Roberto Mancini: Don't Look Back In Anger At Old Trafford

Roberto Mancini took inspiration from Oasis by telling Manchester City's players and fans ahead of tomorrow's Carling Cup showdown with arch rivals United: "Don't Look Back In Anger".

Mancini, a big fan of Oasis and their City-supporting brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, used the title of one of their songs in his call for calm ahead of tomorrow's game at Old Trafford.

City lead 2-1 from the first leg at Eastlands and there are fears the return leg could spark trouble on and off the pitch, with players and fans having been warned about their conduct.

Mancini appealed for calm in his own unique way on the eve of the game when he said: "Don't Look Back In Anger.

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

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Vote For Your Favourite Oasis Track Ever

You can vote for your favourite Oasis track ever on NME.COM.

Current top 10

01: Live Forever
02: Champagne Supernova
03: Don't Look Back In Anger
04: Supersonic
05: Slide Away
06: Rock 'N' Roll Star
07: The Masterplan
08: Acquiesce
09: Wonderwall
10: Whatever

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20% Off selected Pretty Green items for ten days

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plus free uk shipping on all orders

offer valid until 31st January

*available on all products in the 2010 OFFER category.

Use code at checkout to apply discount.

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Liam And Noel Gallagher... The Flowerpot Men

More fun with Stevie Riks.

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Alan McGee On Creation Records Film Upside Down

Former Creation boss Alan McGee talks about the release of Upside Down, a film based on his label - And how he is bored with the music industry.

Forming a record label in his early twenties in London with little money was impressive by anyone’s standards, but engineering one of music’s best loved and most missed labels was something else.

He signed Oasis when no one else wanted them and pioneered a music revolution, seeing talent in bands that other labels couldn’t see.

And now, Creation fans eagerly await the release of Upside Down, a documentary film by Danny O’Connor about the birth, death and life of Creation Records.

The film tells the story of the hedonistic times of Creation Records who signed My Bloody Valentine, Primal Scream, The Jesus and Mary Chain, among others.

Talking about the film, Alan McGee says: “It will be good, Danny is a really good film maker and the bits that I have seen look great - It definitely captures the spirit and the madness of the Creation days.

“Danny keeps finding stuff that no one in the world has ever seen – forty hours of Primal Scream on tour and stuff like that.”

Featuring throughout Upside Down is Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie, who is one of Alan’s oldest friends and was signed to Creation.

Alan says: “I think the star of the film is Bobby Gillespie, who unbelievably intellectualises it – not because the guy is an intellectual, but somehow he seems to understand what Creation was better than anyone else.

He adds: “Bobby I think is the star of it, which is fair do’s really, because I don’t think I could have done Creation without Bobby.”

Growing up in Cathcart in Glasgow’s Southside, McGee attended local school, Kings Park Secondary. Leaving school at 14, Alan’s memories were not as fond as the ones the school had.

He laughs: “I went to Kings Park Secondary and ironically they had an Alan McGee business award, even though I stopped going to school at 14.”

He added: “I think it is only me and Bobby Gillespie as far as I understand, that have ever come to national promeninance or notoriety.

“The school hated me and it was ironic they were having an award for someone they wanted to throw out.”

Fed up with the music business, but still interested in bands, McGee plans to set up a media company this year with Senegal Producer Dean Cavanaugh. Originally agreeing to a cameo role, McGee has appeared in cult internet comedy, Svengali, a hilarious story about one man’s quest for fame in the music business.

Alan says: “I am hanging out with Dean Cavanaugh and we might get a media company together, do documentaries and films.

“I am kind of over with the music business – I think it’s a load of rubbish. I like gigs and I like young bands – new bands that haven’t been signed and have got the spirit.”

Looking forward to some releases in 2010, Alan says: “I am really excited about the new Glasvegas record, Paul Weller’s record and Noel’s (Gallagher) record.

He adds: “If I start listening to Sidney Devine, then start worrying! My dad is talking about a come-back; he was talking about reforming the John McGee Orchestra, now that’s scary.”

To watch the official trailer for Upside Down, please click here and to watch Alan in Svengali, please click here.

Source: icscotland.icnetwork.co.uk

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Oasis Nominated For A Number Of NME Awards

The shortlists for the Shockwaves NME Awards 2010 have been announced tonight (January 25).

Oasis and co are in the running for the following awards.

Best British Band (sponsored by Shockwaves)
Arctic Monkeys
Biffy Clyro
Kasabian
Muse
Oasis

Best Video (sponsored by NME TV)
Arctic Monkeys – 'Cornerstone '
Biffy Clyro – 'The Captain'
Kasabian – 'Fire'
The Maccabees – 'Can You Give It'
Oasis – 'Falling Down'

Best Live Event
Blur at Hyde Park
Jay-Z at Alexandra Palace
Muse at Teignmouth
Oasis at Heaton Park
The Dead Weather at Shoreditch Church

Hero Of The Year
Beyoncé Knowles
Noel Gallagher
Rage Against The Machine
Matt Bellamy
Alex Turner

Villain Of The Year
Noel Gallagher
Liam Gallagher
Simon Cowell
Kanye West
Lady Gaga

Best Dressed
Lady Gaga
Liam Gallagher
Noel Fielding
Florence Welch
Karen O

Worst Dressed
Lady Gaga
Matt Bellamy
Katy Perry
Liam Gallagher
Elly Jackson, La Roux

Worst Band
Green Day
Oasis
Jonas Brothers
Paramore
JLS

Best Band Blog
Muse (Muse.mu and Twitter.com/muse)
Radiohead (Radiohead.com/deadairspace)
Noel Gallagher (Oasisinet.com)
Los Campesinos! (Loscampesinos.com)
Paramore (Paramore.net)

Voting is now open at NME.COM/awards.

This year's ceremony, will take place at the O2 Academy Brixton on February 24.

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More Awards Glory In The Oasis Story?

Oasis are being hotly tipped for a nomination tonight as best British band in the 2010 Shockwave NME Awards despite having apparently split for good last year.

Over 19 years, the feuding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have picked up 15 NME awards — the only major music honours voted for by the public. In contrast, the Mastercard Brits snubbed Oasis in nearly all categories this year.

Source: www.thisislondon.co.uk

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Stereophonics On Oasis Breakup

Hi Richard, how are you?

Thanks, I'm good, I'm in Cardiff. We have a press conference today. We're playing a big outdoor show here this summer. We're the first band to have a concert at the new Cardiff Football Stadium. There's are good music scene here, there have been lots of investments in the last fifteen years and we're very much looking forward to it.

What can we expect from the upcoming tour?

Well, we're in the middle of the rehearsals right now. We want to play lots of songs that people haven't heard for five or six years. We want to change our set a lot so that we can play different shows. We're putting the setlist together right now.

In our last interview we talked about the cancellation of the Oasis/Stereophonics tour in 2006. You thought that it was unfortunate but the opportunity will come again. Do you still think that you will go on tour with Oasis?

Not at the moment. I think Noel is happy and Liam is back with the band. But there is always an opportunity. We saw Blur reforming last year and all the other reunions. I don't think there will be a reunion now but on the other hand we're talking about Oasis and they're pretty unpredictable.

Could this also happen to the Stereophonics?

No, not at the place we're in at this moment. We're very happy with the album, the attitude is in a good place and we're having a good time.

Read the full interview here.

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Vote For Oasis In The 2010 NME Awards

We're well into the awards season now!

NME have opened the voting for their 2010 Awards next February.

Oasis are eligible in quite a few of the categories so if you have a few minutes free, why not head on over to the voting page HERE to show some love.

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Liam Gallagher To Join Dave Berry On XFM Radio

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Liam Gallagher will be interviewed on the all new xfm 104.9 breakfast show with Dave Berry on Thursday 28th January.

The show is broadcast from 06.30-10.00am (UK Time), rest of the world click here.

To listen to the show live visit www.xfm.co.uk

If you have any questions to put to Liam, email Dave @ dave@xfm.co.uk.

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Kasabian Star 'Understands Oasis Split'

Kasabian's Tom Meighan has admitted that he hardly speaks to his bandmate Serge Pizzorno when they are not on tour.

Tom told the News of the World that he can understand why Oasis split up last year.

He said: "We'll speak on the phone every now and then, but that's about it. I need time with the missus, you know?

"I can see why Liam and Noel fell out because if he was my brother, I'd probably kill Serge. I love the guy. We have arguments, but nothing bad. It's only through drunk rage that we scrap."

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