Noel Gallagher TCT Petition

One of our sites visitors has started a petition to get Noel Gallagher's TCT performance tapes officially released. Have a look at his website and the statement below to see how you can help out !

This year Noel Gallagher played 2 nights for the Teenage Cancer Trust at The Royal Albert Hall. Proceeds from ticket sales went to the charity, originally founded by Sir Roger Daltry of The Who fame. A full soundboard recording of both audio and video was made on one, if not both of these nights and a few tracks have been made available online, on TV and on athe Radio. What the fans really want is a CD of the complete gig Pro recorded as well as a DVD of the Pro recorded video. So instead of letting these recordings remain unused, why not release them and use the money made by the sales to assist the charity further. Its all for a good cause and will be a great bit of memorabilia for any Noel Gallagher/Oasis fan.

Happy Birthday Andy Bell

Happy Birthday to Andy Bell who was born on August 11th 1970 and is 40 today.

On This Day In Oasis History...

On August 11th 1996, Oasis played the second of two nights at Knebworth. Support for the two days included The Prodigy, Ocean Colour Scene, Charlatans, Manic Street Preachers, Kula Shaker and Dreadzone.

On This Day In Oasis History...

On August 10th 1996, Oasis played the first of two nights at Knebworth. Support for the two days included TheProdigy, Ocean Colour Scene, Charlatans, Manic Street Preachers, Kula Shaker and Dreadzone.

Below is a review from THE TIMES of the show.

Review: Oasis at Knebworth, 1996

One in 20 Britons applied for tickets to see Oasis in concert at Knebworth. Our critic joined the crowd on Saturday.

Three million people, 5 per cent of the population, applied for tickets and those lucky enough to get them were treated to two new songs, My Big Mouth and It's Getting Better Man , along with tried and tested hits. With a guest list of 7,000 there were plenty of opportunities for star-spotting: Mick Hucknall of Simply Red, Jarvis Cocker and Kate Moss made their way to the celebrity enclosure to compare bodyguards with Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit, and all looked disingenuously surprised when mobbed by amateur paparazzi.

For those not chosen as Kate Moss's plus one, there were tickets still available at a price. Cro-Magnon touts were willing to get you into "The Gig of the Decade" for £300, a sizeable mark-up from £22.50. Once inside, many would have gladly paid £300 to avoid queues. There were 400-yard tailbacks for each bar and toilet. But with the temperature into the 70s and a PA so powerful everyone was guaranteed to leave touched by tinnitus, such matters were of little importance. Oasis took to the stage at 9pm, greeted by a roar so huge that flocks of birds took to the sky from Knebworth's old oaks.

"Hello, hello, hello," Liam said, making a fairly good job of John Lennon's famous "retard" impression. "Let's go." And off they went, kicking out the music that has made the Top 40 truly exciting for the first time in ten years and working hard for the estimated £5.6 million the weekend accrued.

Joined for the inevitable encore of Champagne Supernova by The Stone Roses's ex-guitar player John Squire, Oasis bowed out in a blaze of guitar solos and a firework display. As many tired and emotional punters fell over backwards, disorientated from staring at the sky so long, Martin Carr of the Boo Radleys said: "Everyone in Britain - except Damon from Blur - loves Oasis. They can do no wrong." He would appear to be right.

More Pictures From Pretty Green's Carnaby Street Launch Party

Click here for more photo's from the launch party of the Carnaby Street store in London.

The winner of Pretty Green's Find a Face competition has been named, the winner is Ed Smith from Newcastle.

Liam Gallagher’s Mutt Fer It

Fifteen years ago boozers were havens for drinking, flirting and fighting for Liam Gallagher.

How times have changed for the former Oasis frontman.

He spent Saturday at his local in Hampstead, north London, sitting on the Pup Idol panel - having been roped in to judge the dog show by his missus Nicole Appleton.

And Liam lapped up the action, planting kisses on the furry mutts, laughing at the cute doggies while mulling over the pros and cons of the canine contestants.

He's barking mad.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

On This Day In Oasis History...

"Live Forever" is a song by British rock group Oasis. Written by guitarist Noel Gallagher, the song was released as the third single from their debut album Definitely Maybe on 8 August 1994, just prior to that album's release.

Gallagher wrote the song in 1991, before he joined Oasis. Inspired by The Rolling Stones' "Shine a Light," "Live Forever" features a basic song structure and lyrics with an optimistic outlook that contrasted with the attitude of the grunge bands popular at the time. The song was the first Oasis single to enter the top ten in the United Kingdom, and garnered critical acclaim.

Background and recording

Noel Gallagher wrote "Live Forever" in 1991, while working for a building company in his hometown of Manchester. After his foot was crushed by a pipe in an accident, he was given a less-strenuous job working in the storeroom, allowing him more time to write songs. One night he was listening to The Rolling Stones' album Exile on Main St. While playing one of his own chord progressions, Gallagher noted that it sounded good against one of the vocal melodies from the album: "It was the bit from 'Shine a Light' that goes [sings], 'May the good lord shine a light on you,'" Gallagher recalled. Gallagher incorporated the melody, changing the line to "Maybe I don’t really want to know". For a period afterwards, that was the only part of the song Gallagher had completed.

The song was later instrumental in helping the band secure their record deal with Creation Records. Reflecting on when he first heard the song, Creation boss Alan McGee recalled "It was probably the single greatest moment I've ever experienced with them."

The demo version of "Live Forever" begins with an acoustic guitar intro. While recording the album version, the record's producer Owen Morris cut out this intro and replaced it with a drumbeat played by Tony McCarroll. Morris further cut a second section in Noel's guitar solo. Although Gallagher was upset, Morris felt the part had sounded "a bit like fucking Slash from Guns N' Roses".

Reception

"Live Forever" was released on 8 August 1994 as the band's third single, a month before the release of their debut album Definitely Maybe. The song had been part of the band's set for longer than a year at that point, and had amassed so many mentions in reviews of the group that "its release [as a single] had long seemed inevitable." In its review of the single, NME found "Live Forever" to be an improvement over Oasis' previous singles, concluding, "Basically, what thus far looked like obnoxious Manc arrogance suddenly looks like sheer effortlessness. A terrific record."

While Oasis' first two singles, "Supersonic" and "Shakermaker", were modestly received, it was "Live Forever" that "got the world's attention." "Live Forever" became Oasis' first top ten hit, reaching number ten on the British singles charts in 1994. In 1995, the song became the band's first chart success in the United States, reaching number two and ten on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks and Mainstream Rock Tracks charts, respectively.[8] Noel Gallagher commented on the praise given to the song: "People said to me after 'Live Forever', 'Where are you gonna go after that?' And I was like, I don't think it's that good. I think it's a fucking good song, but I think I can do better."

"Live Forever" has garnered additional acclaim years after its release. In 2006, "Live Forever" was named the greatest song of all time in a poll released by Q; the song had ranked ninth in a similar Q poll three years before.[9] In 2007, "Live Forever" placed number one in the NME and XFM poll of the 50 "Greatest Indie Anthems Ever".[10] The song was selected by Noel Gallagher for inclusion on Oasis' compilation album Stop the Clocks in 2006.

Music videos





Two music videos were made for "Live Forever" for British and American airplay. The original video, directed by Carlos Grasso, features unusual imagery such as Liam Gallagher sitting on a chair affixed to a wall, and a number of scenes are devoted to the band burying drummer Tony McCarroll alive. Some of the UK version of the promotional video was filmed at the Strawberry Fields memorial, the area of New York City's Central Park dedicated to John Lennon—the single cover features 251 Menlove Avenue, the childhood home of Lennon. The American video, directed by Nick Egan, features the band playing in an office with pictures of Sid Vicious, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, John Lennon, Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Marc Bolan, and Bobby Moore on the wall. Both videos are included on the 2004 Definitely Maybe DVD.

Track listings

UK tracklisting

CD CRESCD 185
"Live Forever" – 4:38
"Up In The Sky" (Acoustic) – 3:32
"Cloudburst" – 5:21
"Supersonic" (Live) – 5:12

7" CRE 185
"Live Forever" – 4:38
"Up In The Sky" (Acoustic) – 3:32

12" CRE 185T
"Live Forever" – 4:38
"Up In The Sky" (Acoustic) – 3:32
"Cloudburst" – 5:21

Cassette CRECS 185
"Live Forever" – 4:38
"Up In The Sky" (Acoustic) – 3:32

European tracklisting

CD HES 660689 2
"Live Forever" (Radio Edit) – 3:43
"Live Forever" – 4:37
"Up In The Sky" (Acoustic) – 3:32
"Cloudburst" – 5:21
"Supersonic" (Live) – 5:10

Rupert Grint Talks Oasis

In the latest issue of Q Magazine, Rupert Grint gives his opinion on several songs by one of his favorite bands, Oasis.

In the feature, "The Ultimate Playlist: 1001 Songs to Download Now," Rupert has chosen songs 811 - 820 from Oasis' catalog, including: Cast No Shadow, The Masterplan, Live Forever, Champagne Supernova, She's Electric, The Importance Of Being Idle, Roll With It, The Swamp Song, Headshrinker and Hey Now.

To read Rupert's thoughts on each track, including favorites and a mention of the Blur/Oasis rivalry that sometimes spilled over into the makeup room when he and Dan Radcliffe were on the set click here to view the scans.

Source: rupertgrint.net

The Vortex Announce New Tour Dates

Visit Bonehead's band 'The Vortex' MySpace page (here) for a number of newly announced tour dates.

MORE TO BE ADDED IN THE COMING WEEKS.....

PHOTO CREDIT: Shirlaine Forrest @ www.shirlainephotos.co.uk

An Oasis Of Fashion

Liam Gallagher's clothing range, Pretty Green, harks back to the supercool 1960s with parkas, polos and all-round polish.

The links between music and fashion are tighter than a G-string but it can be hit and miss when musicians turn their hands to clothing. Some win real credibility – Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B. label, for example – others not so much. Slip into biker jackets and snakeskin bodysuits of Richie Sambora’s White Trash Beautiful, launched in June, and basically you’re ready to sleep with the band.

So when news came out last year that ex-Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher was bringing out a fashion brand, it could have gone either way.

Happily, Pretty Green – named after a Jam song – is pretty good: well-made, clean-lined parkas, polo shirts, tailored trenches and blazers with design roots clearly in the 1960s.

Gallagher is mainly frontman again but all pieces are subject to his approval; he also appears in campaign shots.

And he wears the stuff well, his hirsute features and oddly girlish haircut setting off red velvet jackets inspired by Jimi Hendrix and an impressive camouflage parka – although various farmyard animals will fly before you catch him smiling in shot.

Autumn winter sees the first suit, a three-button single-breasted jacket with wide lapel – a popular feature of the late 1960s – and 8in vent at the back. Footwear is covered in Pretty Green’s collaboration with Clarks to produce a Gallagher-approved desert boot: a wider, squarer toe with a lower heel and slimmer profile.

Independent stockists snapped up the collection but last week the brand opened a space of its own, a pop-up on – appropriately, given its history – London’s Carnaby Street.

It sounds like a slice of Gallagher’s ideal world, with a panoramic image of Liam on Brighton beach and a Lambretta Li 150 series 3 replica scooter lounging around. Maybe that’ll make him crack a smile.

Source: www.metro.co.uk

Lionel Messi Is Not In Oasis Cover Band

What is this 'Wonder-wall' you speak of?"

For a couple months now, odd stories of Lionel Messi's newfound, yet obsessive love for Oasis have been coming from The Sun. From Messi's doomed vow to beat Germany for the English band to his invitation for Noel Gallagher to visit him in Barcelona, the delightful stories have spread, affirming's Messi's Oasis preoccuation for all to read. Even we were seduced by Messi's tale of first falling in love with the band introduced to him on the plane to South Africa by Manchester resident Carlos Tevez.

But as ridiculous as each installment has been, the latest was just a bit too ridiculous. Again, from The Sun:

SOCCER superstar LIONEL MESSI has formed an OASIS tribute band - and is taking them on a secret European tour.

The Argentinian World Player Of The Year has revealed he performs as guitarist NOEL GALLAGHER.

Hitman Messi, 23, has also recruited a Barcelona team-mate to play singer LIAM - but won't say who it is yet.

He said: "Our disguise is based on how Oasis looked in the mid-90s. We have our wigs, clothes and glasses sorted.

"I also spent a lot of time getting the mannerisms right."

Messi says his band will tour soon - and says he's invited Noel to see them play.

He said: "We'll visit the UK. If you're at a pub or club where we are performing and see past our disguises there'll be a decent prize in it for you."

Like the others, this story of the man who supposedly just discovered Oasis on the plane to South Africa somehow already having a cover band formed, disguises set, and mannerisms down pat is spreading. It's so fantastic and smothered in whimsy that we want it to be true, but it seems no part of the Messi hearts Oasis affair actually is.

On June 27, weeks after Messi was reported to have become a Gallagher lover, award-winning Argentine journalist Clemente Cancela tweeted:

End of a myth: Messi does not know Oasis. I repeat: does not know Oasis. He told me.

So it's the word of a man with legitimate access to Messi against the showbiz section of The Sun. Believe what you want.

Source: sports.yahoo.com

Liam Gallagher Has Donated A Signed Guitar To Help Dogs

Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has donated a signed guitar to raise money for dogs charities.

The former Oasis frontman has given a classic Epiphone Casino guitar adorned with his signature to launch PUP AID 2010 - the UK's first charity boutique music festival and celebrity-judged dog show.

Liam stopped off at the Gibson Guitar Showroom, in London, with wife Nicole Appleton and their Dachshund dog Ruby Tuesday to hand over the instrument to TV vet Marc Abraham.

Marc - who is the resident vet on UK television shows 'This Morning' and 'My Pet Shame' - said: "As a massive Oasis fan I'm honoured Liam and Nicole are involved and helping me to promote dog welfare as well as raising much-needed funds for both rescue and the research into the health and happiness of all dogs."

PUP AID 2010 takes place in Brighton, England, on September 19 and is aiming to raise awareness about the cruel industry of puppy farming.

The guitar will now be taken on a tour of music festivals to gain more signatures from mutt-loving rock stars before being auctioned off at the event.

All money raised from the sale will go to three dog charities - the Dogs Trust, Kennel Club Charitable Trust and the Oldies Club.

Source: www.list.co.uk

PHOTO CREDIT: Gareth Gatrell

Taxi For Liam Gallagher

Spotted in London earlier today.

Russell Brand Reveals His Noel Gallagher Inspiration

Russell Brand tells Gemma Cairney from BBC Radio 1Xtra Breakfast how Oasis' Noel Gallagher inspired him for his role in Get Him To The Greek.

Gloucestershire Builder Helps Out Liam Gallagher With Mod Cons

A Builder from Gloucester with a penchant for the mod revival has been mixing with the stars as he helped to promote former Oasis man Liam Gallagher's clothing range.

Dave Wyburn, from Abbeydale, was partying with the likes of Kelly Jones from the Stereophonics and Nicole Appleton of All Saints fame in Carnaby Street on Friday at the opening of a new shop for clothing range Pretty Green's.

Dave first met Liam two years ago after forming a friendship based on their mutual love for the mod era and scooters.

Dave took one of his scooters to the shop launch on Friday by the request of Liam himself.

Dave said: "It was great. Liam's such a nice bloke, he really is. I think the media just paint him in a certain way.

"We both love scooters and I first worked with him a couple of years ago when he did a photo shoot with my scooters.

"I'm a huge Oasis fan too so it was great to meet him, and we just got on really well.

"When he asked if he could use one of my scooters as part of the shop launch, I jumped at it."

Dave's scooter took pride and place outside the new shop on Friday for the passing punters to marvel at.

This is not his first brush with fame though as he owns the original customised mirror-endowed Vespa scooter ridden by Ace Face, who was played by rock legend Sting in the classic 1979 film Quadrophenia.

"The bike is now in Littledean Jail so everyone can see it," said Dave, 42.

"I found it by accident in a shed in Staffordshire, but brought it back up to scratch.

"I just love the whole mod revival, that's why I got into Oasis in the first place. To now have the opportunity to meet Liam is amazing. I haven't met Noel yet and I don't think I will to be honest, they don't exactly get on at the moment!"

Source: www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk

OASISINET Summer Sale!

Summer is here (in the UK at least!) so to help you look your best while having fun outside we're having a Summer Sale at the Oasisinet store! (All you fans in the Southern Hemisphere are also invited to join; naturally we want you looking your best as well!)

There's a whole bunch of selected items with money off including t-shirts, polo shirts, posters and much more!

Not only that, but if you spend over £10 we'll throw in a free copy of the 2009 tour programme which normally retails for £5!

To check the sale out, click HERE!

Source: www.oasisinet.com

'Time Flies... 1994-2009' is out now for more details click here.

Oasis Fan Katy Perry

Katy Perry has revealed that she is a fan of Oasis.

The 'California Gurls' singer - who got engaged to comedian Russell Brand in India on New Year's Eve (31.12.09) following a whirlwind romance - admits she loves the defunct rock bands work, even if she doesn't know all of their records yet.

Russell is a close friend of Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher, which Katy admits has influenced her taste in music.

She said: "I've met Noel Gallagher a few times but we haven't been in London a lot recently. I'm a big fan of Oasis, though I don't know the catalogue front to back."

The British funnyman has even been keeping his fiancee up-to-date on the controversial rockers' long running feud with rival band Blur so she didn't embarrass herself in front of either Noel or his estranged brother Liam Gallagher.

She explained to Q magazine: "Russell schooled me on that whole battle between Oasis and the Blur, so at least I wasn't going to make a faux pas there."

The American beauty also revealed she loves the different accents British rockers have- even when they are swearing.

She said: "They're like different dialects, but when you check it out, they're all just cursing a lot but basically saying the same thing."

Source: www.contactmusic.com

'Time Flies... 1994-2009' is out now for more details click here.

Liam Promises 'No Oasis Reunion' As He Launches London Store

For those of you that could not view the video on sky.com.

Rock star Liam Gallagher has branched out - into the fashion world. The former Oasis singer has launched his own clothing range in London's Carnaby Street. But, as he told Sky's Entertainment Correspondent Steve Hargrave, he's also working on a new album AND a book!

'Time Flies... 1994-2009' is out now for more details click here.

Liam Gallagher Launches Clothes Shop

Liam Gallagher launched his own clothes shop on London's famous Carnaby Street.

The former Oasis frontman opened the branch of Pretty Green with his wife Nicole Appleton and sister-in-law Natalie.

And he couldn't resist striking the odd pose for the invited snappers - and planting a smacker on his missus Nic.

Liam's also bent the ear of Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones, who popped in with Gem Archer and Andy Bell, Liam's Beady Eye bandmates.

But other invited pals, who already have suitcases of the clobber, sent their apologies.

Kasabian are on tour, Joe Cole's in Liverpool and Spurs' David Bentley was banned by his gaffer Harry Redknapp.

Until now the threads were only available online.

I'm sure the tourists will go mad fer it.

Click here to see the pictures.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

'Time Flies... 1994-2009' is out now for more details click here.

Lionel Messi Forms Oasis Tribute Band

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has formed an Oasis tribute band - and is taking them on a secret European tour.

The Argentinian World Player Of The Year has revealed he performs as guitarist Noel Gallagher.

Hitman Messi, 23, has also recruited a Barcelona team-mate to play singer Liam - but won't say who it is yet.

He said: "Our disguise is based on how Oasis looked in the mid-90s. We have our wigs, clothes and glasses sorted.

"I also spent a lot of time getting the mannerisms right."

Messi says his band will tour soon - and says he's invited Noel to see them play.

He said: "We'll visit the UK. If you're at a pub or club where we are performing and see past our disguises there'll be a decent prize in it for you."

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

'Time Flies... 1994-2009' is out now for more details click here.