Noel Gallagher And Paul Weller Catch Up At Starbucks

Starbucks may be the most ubiquitous coffee chain on the high street.

But for these two icons of popular music, a greasy spoon is more than adequate for catching up on each others news.

Oasis star Noel Gallagher, 43, enjoyed a brew with Paul Weller aka The Modfather, 52, at a cafe in West London.

Chilling: Two of the music world's most famous artists, enjoyed a quiet cuppa at a greasy spoon in West London today

Looking like an ordinary pair of middle-aged men, albeit with a penchant for youthful clothes, the pair were seen deep in conversation outside the neighbourhood cafe.

No fancy lattes or double macchiatos for these two, just a couple of cuppas, as they enjoyed a friendly chat.

The millionaire musicians sat outside at the pavement side tables in front of the cafe's windows which were plastered with signs advertising the cafe staple 'All Day Breakfast' at the bargain price of just £4.95.

Weller, amazingly, has managed to stay friends with both Gallagher brothers, despite Noel and Liam's well-publicised fall-out last year which resulted in him leaving the band.
Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller enjoy a cuppa at a cafe in west London

Music icons: Noel and Weller have known each other for 12 years... and the Modfather is also friendly with Noel's estranged brother Liam

Weller has enjoyed a 12-year friendship with the father of two. He is also expecting a third child, his second with wife Sara McDonald.

And he has recently signed on to design clothing for Liam's fashion label Pretty Green.

Noel has said of the former Jam frontman: 'I guess Weller’s my oldest friend... I’ve known him for about 12 years”, said the guitarist.

'There’s an unwritten law that I never go out with Paul Weller, he’s a nightmare.

'He’s hardcore – if you go out with him, if you come home at all, there’s bumps and bruises. There’s been scuffles in the street and you’ve probably fallen out with him.'

Last year Noel quit Oasis after a fight with his brother and lead vocalist of Oasis, Liam Gallagher.

He posted a statement on the band's website that read: 'It's with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight.

'People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.'

The remaining members of Oasis have formed a band together called Beady Eye.

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk PHOTO CREDIT: Gotcha Images

Listen Again To Noel Gallagher On The Sports Bar

Noel talks about football, what he's been doing the last few weeks, answers listeners questions in a new Ask Noel feature and confirmed that he is going back into the studio this week...

"I'm playing drums this week, on a session for someone else."

Hopefully this will encourage him to return to the studio to start on his solo album!

To submit a question for Noel, send it via:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/AndyGoldstein5
email: www.talksport.co.uk/radio/andy-goldstein's-sports-bar/email
SMS: 81089

Listen again by clicking here.

Thanks to Dougie

The Vortex Tour Dates

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On This Day In Oasis History...

Below are a few videos from August 13th 2005, when Oasis played at the Summersonic Festival in Osaka, Japan.

Liam Gallagher Meets The Princess Of Denmark (VIDEO)

Liam Gallagher meets the Crown Princess Mary of Denmark at the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair.

Princess Mary Of Denmark Has Her Beady Eye On Liam Gallagher's Pretty Green

Class and elegance are not two words we would usually associate with Liam Gallagher, but earlier today the former Oasis frontman had to muster up as much of those two traits as possible (if indeed that even is possible) when he met Crown Princess Mary of Denmark at the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair where he was promoting his clothing label Pretty Green.

Considering Liam tends to swear pretty much every other word, we’re almost certain he must’ve said something vile/crude/offensive/derogatory to Crown Princess Mary at least once during the course of their conversation.

But if he did, Mary certainly didn’t let the surprise show in her face – cos she’s a true pro and that’s what royals do - or so we hear.

P.s. Why are our royals so fug in comparison to the Danes’? Watch the video here

Source & PHOTO CREDIT www.mrpaparazzi.com

Noel Gallagher Features In New Manchester City Magazine

As predicted last month here on How-Do, Manchester City FC has binned its former supporters' magazine - named City Mag - and emerged with a new, bigger, bolder and more expensive title for the new season. The name, as previously intimated, has been changed to ManC.

Issue one of the new look title is out now. With 100 pages it easily outweighs City Mag’s pagination of 68, but also costs an extra pound (on sale for £3.50).

However, this, as the club stresses on its site, “is purely for production costs.”

Explaining more, David Clayton, the magazine’s editor, writes: “Virtually every feature is new and the interviews are longer and more substantial.

“This is a club magazine like no other - City fans have always loved their fashion, music and Mancunian culture and ManC captures the spirit of both the City and Manchester.”

In a nod to this objective, the first issue features not just interviews and features with players, but also pieces with Noel Gallagher, a Stone Roses feature and a chance to win Muse tickets.

The title is available to subscribers and is on sale now around the City of Manchester stadium and at open training sessions.

City has said that demand is “already high” for issue one.

Source: www.mcfc.co.uk

Liam Gallagher's Premier League Predictions

Superstar Liam Gallagher has been joined by a host of bands in giving skysports.com some Premier League predictions for the new season.

The former Oasis frontman, who is now working with new group, Beady Eye, leads the likes of No.1 rapper Example and Mercury music prize winners Klaxons in offering an opinion on the 2010/11 campaign.

Liam is in characteristically confident form regarding the prospects of his beloved Manchester City, while he also has room to take a swipe at older brother and former band-mate Noel.

Check out our star-studded list of names from the music world and see who your favourite acts are tipping to be stars and who they think will be flops.

Liam Gallagher

Act: Beady Eye

Club support: Man City

Premier League winners: Man City

Relegation: Man Utd

Best buy: Joe Cole

Transfer flop: Noel Gallagher

Star of the season: Liam Gallagher

Surprise package: Adam Johnson

Top scorer: Carlos Tevez

Rooney or Drogba: Neither

Next big band: Beady Eye

Must-have album: Beady Eye

For the full article click here.

Source: www.skysports.com

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

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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