Noel Gallagher explains to Jason Cundy that he's annoyed with him and explains why he was out of place at the GQ awards.
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Source: Talksport
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher explains to Jason Cundy that he's annoyed with him and explains why he was out of place at the GQ awards.
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Source: Talksport
Noel Gallagher: 'Call Me Anything But Liam!'
Noel Gallagher explains to Jason Cundy that he's annoyed with him and explains why he was out of place at the GQ awards.
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Source: Talksport
Alan White
Bonehead
Guigsy
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
"Stand by Me" is a song by British rock group Oasis, written by lead guitarist, Noel Gallagher. It was the second single to be released from the band's third album, Be Here Now, and peaked at number 2 in the UK charts in September 1997. It was kept from the top-spot by the record breaking Elton John single "Candle in the Wind 1997," re-recorded and released in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, who had died three weeks before the release of "Stand by Me". Despite this, "Stand By Me" still went Gold in the UK. "Stand by Me" was acknowledged as one of the stand-out tracks from Be Here Now.
Interview
In a 1997 interview promoting Be Here Now, Noel Gallagher had the following to say: "It starts, 'Made a meal and threw it up on Sunday'. When I first moved to London my mam kept on ringing up and asking was I eating properly. Yes, Mam. So I tried to cook a Sunday roast and puked up for two days with food poisoning. It was back to Pot Noodles after that. It's a bit like "Live Forever", I suppose, with a touch of "All the Young Dudes" in the background -- though I made sure I changed the chords."
Live Performances
Due to Noel Gallagher's general dislike of Be Here Now, "Stand by Me" is rarely played live by the band at their concerts, as it is Noel who usually decides the song listings for Oasis' tours. A live version of the song from this tour can be found on the double-CD version of Familiar to Millions.
A well-known acoustic version of "Stand by Me" was shown on television the night before the release of Be Here Now as part of a BBC1 documentary, featuring Noel, Liam Gallagher and drummer Alan White sitting by the side of a swimming pool, with Liam on vocals, Noel on acoustic guitar and White holding a tambourine.
Writing
Noel Gallagher claims to have written the song whilst suffering from food poisoning when he first moved to London. His mother Peggy would phone him to check on him and repeatedly told him to ensure he was eating properly. This spurred Gallagher to cook himself a proper English Sunday dinner, which resulted in a bout of food poisoning. Gallagher claims that the song's first line—"Made a meal and threw it up on Sunday/I've got a lot of things to learn"—came to him as he lay on the floor and it was then that he began to pen the lyrics to the song.
The title for the song probably comes from the song "Stand By Me", which was covered by the Gallaghers' idol John Lennon. In a characteristic example of Noel Gallagher lifting elements from songs of which he is fond, the rousing sequence of chord changes between the repeated chorus lyrics 'Stand by me/Nobody knows the way it's gonna be' bears a remarkable similarity to a similar chord sequence in Mott the Hoople's "All the Young Dudes", written by David Bowie.
Video
The video for the song was a reworking of a famous series of adverts for The Guardian newspaper. Entitled The Whole Picture, the adverts showed people appearing to be engaging in criminal and/or anti-social acts—only to revealed that they are actually helping someone else. For example, a scruffily-dressed skinhead rushes at a businessman; it appears he is making an effort to mug him; only the "whole picture" reveals that he is fact dashing to push him away from a load of falling bricks. Similarly in the video for "Stand By Me", a shop appears to be being burgled - its window smashed and people taking away electrical goods—only for it to be revealed that in fact the victim of a motorcycle crash has gone through the window and is buried under the televisions.
Track listing
CD CRESCD 278
"Stand by Me" – 5:55
"(I Got) The Fever" – 5:14
"My Sister Lover" – 5:58
"Going Nowhere " – 4:41
7" CRE 278
"Stand by Me" – 5:55
"(I Got) The Fever" – 5:14
12" CRE 278T
"Stand by Me" – 5:55
"(I Got) The Fever" – 5:14
"My Sister Lover" – 5:58
Cassette CRECS 278
"Stand by Me" – 5:55
"(I Got) The Fever" – 5:14
"My Sister Lover" - Some fans believe the title to be a reference to the band Sister Lovers, a group that invited Oasis to a May 1993 gig at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow, Scotland, where they were spotted by Creation Records chief Alan McGee, who reportedly offered Oasis a recording contract on the spot after the gig.
"Going Nowhere" - apparently Noel's attempt at a Burt Bacharach style song - can be found on The Masterplan, a collection of Oasis B-sides. It is one of only two B-sides from the Be Here Now era to be included on the album. Although it was not released until 1997, the song was written in 1990, before Noel even joined Oasis, let alone before they were signed.
On This Day In Oasis History...
"Stand by Me" is a song by British rock group Oasis, written by lead guitarist, Noel Gallagher. It was the second single to be released from the band's third album, Be Here Now, and peaked at number 2 in the UK charts in September 1997. It was kept from the top-spot by the record breaking Elton John single "Candle in the Wind 1997," re-recorded and released in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, who had died three weeks before the release of "Stand by Me". Despite this, "Stand By Me" still went Gold in the UK. "Stand by Me" was acknowledged as one of the stand-out tracks from Be Here Now.
Interview
In a 1997 interview promoting Be Here Now, Noel Gallagher had the following to say: "It starts, 'Made a meal and threw it up on Sunday'. When I first moved to London my mam kept on ringing up and asking was I eating properly. Yes, Mam. So I tried to cook a Sunday roast and puked up for two days with food poisoning. It was back to Pot Noodles after that. It's a bit like "Live Forever", I suppose, with a touch of "All the Young Dudes" in the background -- though I made sure I changed the chords."
Live Performances
Due to Noel Gallagher's general dislike of Be Here Now, "Stand by Me" is rarely played live by the band at their concerts, as it is Noel who usually decides the song listings for Oasis' tours. A live version of the song from this tour can be found on the double-CD version of Familiar to Millions.
A well-known acoustic version of "Stand by Me" was shown on television the night before the release of Be Here Now as part of a BBC1 documentary, featuring Noel, Liam Gallagher and drummer Alan White sitting by the side of a swimming pool, with Liam on vocals, Noel on acoustic guitar and White holding a tambourine.
Writing
Noel Gallagher claims to have written the song whilst suffering from food poisoning when he first moved to London. His mother Peggy would phone him to check on him and repeatedly told him to ensure he was eating properly. This spurred Gallagher to cook himself a proper English Sunday dinner, which resulted in a bout of food poisoning. Gallagher claims that the song's first line—"Made a meal and threw it up on Sunday/I've got a lot of things to learn"—came to him as he lay on the floor and it was then that he began to pen the lyrics to the song.
The title for the song probably comes from the song "Stand By Me", which was covered by the Gallaghers' idol John Lennon. In a characteristic example of Noel Gallagher lifting elements from songs of which he is fond, the rousing sequence of chord changes between the repeated chorus lyrics 'Stand by me/Nobody knows the way it's gonna be' bears a remarkable similarity to a similar chord sequence in Mott the Hoople's "All the Young Dudes", written by David Bowie.
Video
The video for the song was a reworking of a famous series of adverts for The Guardian newspaper. Entitled The Whole Picture, the adverts showed people appearing to be engaging in criminal and/or anti-social acts—only to revealed that they are actually helping someone else. For example, a scruffily-dressed skinhead rushes at a businessman; it appears he is making an effort to mug him; only the "whole picture" reveals that he is fact dashing to push him away from a load of falling bricks. Similarly in the video for "Stand By Me", a shop appears to be being burgled - its window smashed and people taking away electrical goods—only for it to be revealed that in fact the victim of a motorcycle crash has gone through the window and is buried under the televisions.
Track listing
CD CRESCD 278
"Stand by Me" – 5:55
"(I Got) The Fever" – 5:14
"My Sister Lover" – 5:58
"Going Nowhere " – 4:41
7" CRE 278
"Stand by Me" – 5:55
"(I Got) The Fever" – 5:14
12" CRE 278T
"Stand by Me" – 5:55
"(I Got) The Fever" – 5:14
"My Sister Lover" – 5:58
Cassette CRECS 278
"Stand by Me" – 5:55
"(I Got) The Fever" – 5:14
"My Sister Lover" - Some fans believe the title to be a reference to the band Sister Lovers, a group that invited Oasis to a May 1993 gig at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow, Scotland, where they were spotted by Creation Records chief Alan McGee, who reportedly offered Oasis a recording contract on the spot after the gig.
"Going Nowhere" - apparently Noel's attempt at a Burt Bacharach style song - can be found on The Masterplan, a collection of Oasis B-sides. It is one of only two B-sides from the Be Here Now era to be included on the album. Although it was not released until 1997, the song was written in 1990, before Noel even joined Oasis, let alone before they were signed.
Alan McGee
Upside Down
Ahead of next month's premiere of Upside Down, a film about Creation, label founder Alan McGee remembers running out of money, feuding with Kevin Shields and babysitting Mick Hucknall.
Read the full interview here.
Which Creation band were the most hedonistic?
Oasis. By a mile. Primal Scream and House of Love were pretty bad. But you really don't know what Oasis were like …
Are there any Oasis stories that haven't been told?
Loads. I'm always seen as having made a grand, selfless gesture giving Noel that chocolate brown Rolls Royce as a gift. What people don't know is that five minutes before I gave him the car I was sat in it, thinking how nice it was and going, "Why the fuck am I giving this away?" I nearly kept it for myself.
You've fallen out with a lot of bands over the years. Do you think this film helped you bury the hatchet to some extent?
Yeah. I'm not overly fond of tonnes of the music we put out. Some stuff, like Oasis, I love to bits, and I've grown to love Screamadelica again after watching the film. But the film made me realise that I really liked the musicians involved, the people in the bands.
You did once tell me that Oasis were the only people who hadn't turned bitter …
I was telling you that I didn't like any of them any more but that was just talk: this film made me remember that I did like them. Listen, I'm not about to invite a load of them round for tea, but there are people there on that label – your Ed Ball or your Pat Fish, the Jazz Butcher – who will always be 10 out of 10 to me.
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Alan McGee: 'If There's One Thing Creation Records Wasn't, It Was Boring'
Ahead of next month's premiere of Upside Down, a film about Creation, label founder Alan McGee remembers running out of money, feuding with Kevin Shields and babysitting Mick Hucknall.
Read the full interview here.
Which Creation band were the most hedonistic?
Oasis. By a mile. Primal Scream and House of Love were pretty bad. But you really don't know what Oasis were like …
Are there any Oasis stories that haven't been told?
Loads. I'm always seen as having made a grand, selfless gesture giving Noel that chocolate brown Rolls Royce as a gift. What people don't know is that five minutes before I gave him the car I was sat in it, thinking how nice it was and going, "Why the fuck am I giving this away?" I nearly kept it for myself.
You've fallen out with a lot of bands over the years. Do you think this film helped you bury the hatchet to some extent?
Yeah. I'm not overly fond of tonnes of the music we put out. Some stuff, like Oasis, I love to bits, and I've grown to love Screamadelica again after watching the film. But the film made me realise that I really liked the musicians involved, the people in the bands.
You did once tell me that Oasis were the only people who hadn't turned bitter …
I was telling you that I didn't like any of them any more but that was just talk: this film made me remember that I did like them. Listen, I'm not about to invite a load of them round for tea, but there are people there on that label – your Ed Ball or your Pat Fish, the Jazz Butcher – who will always be 10 out of 10 to me.
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Annie Nightingale
Liam Gallagher
Annie Nightingale has entered the Guinness World Records book for serving the longest career as a female radio presenter.
The DJ is still a member of the team at Radio 1 – forty years after she joined the station as its first female disc jockey.
Nightingale was presented with the honour by former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher, who paid tribute to her career.
"Annie is a true icon of British Radio,” he told BBC Newsbeat. “She's been on Radio 1 since before I was born.
"Good on her for getting this record. I hope she's still here in another 40 years!"
Nightingale, who was awarded an MBE in 2002, currently presents the 2am-4am slot on Friday mornings.
Source: www.gigwise.com
Liam Gallagher Gives Annie Nightingale Guinness World Record Honour
Annie Nightingale has entered the Guinness World Records book for serving the longest career as a female radio presenter.
The DJ is still a member of the team at Radio 1 – forty years after she joined the station as its first female disc jockey.
Nightingale was presented with the honour by former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher, who paid tribute to her career.
"Annie is a true icon of British Radio,” he told BBC Newsbeat. “She's been on Radio 1 since before I was born.
"Good on her for getting this record. I hope she's still here in another 40 years!"
Nightingale, who was awarded an MBE in 2002, currently presents the 2am-4am slot on Friday mornings.
Source: www.gigwise.com
Liam Gallagher
Paul Weller
Celebrities including Liam Gallagher and Paul Weller got tongues, and tails, wagging at an event to raise awareness of cruel puppy farming methods.
A guitar signed by both musicians, as well as The Clash’s Mick Jones, went under the hammer as part of the fundraising activities at Pup Aid 2010.
The Kennel Club event, held at Brighton’s Stanmer House today (SEPTEMBER 19), was aimed at drawing attention to the plight of sick and mistreated dogs bred at puppy farms.
As well as an auction there were dog shows judged by EastEnders star David Spinx (Keith Miller in the show) and former Bill actor Chris Ellison, dog-themed karaoke in The Rex Factor and live music.
Heidi Ancell, from The Kennel Club, said: “We had more than a 1,000 people come along and they all seemed to be really enjoying themselves. Hopefully they will have come away with the message that puppies should only be bought from responsible owners and not from the back of a car or a dodgy advert online.”
Source: www.theargus.co.uk
Liam Gallagher Supports Brighton Pup Aid
Celebrities including Liam Gallagher and Paul Weller got tongues, and tails, wagging at an event to raise awareness of cruel puppy farming methods.
A guitar signed by both musicians, as well as The Clash’s Mick Jones, went under the hammer as part of the fundraising activities at Pup Aid 2010.
The Kennel Club event, held at Brighton’s Stanmer House today (SEPTEMBER 19), was aimed at drawing attention to the plight of sick and mistreated dogs bred at puppy farms.
As well as an auction there were dog shows judged by EastEnders star David Spinx (Keith Miller in the show) and former Bill actor Chris Ellison, dog-themed karaoke in The Rex Factor and live music.
Heidi Ancell, from The Kennel Club, said: “We had more than a 1,000 people come along and they all seemed to be really enjoying themselves. Hopefully they will have come away with the message that puppies should only be bought from responsible owners and not from the back of a car or a dodgy advert online.”
Source: www.theargus.co.uk
Oasis
Tony Blair
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has told culture magazine ShortList he is a big fan of Oasis.
He said of Noel and Liam Gallagher: “You know, those guys are great guys to know. I think Oasis are a great band. I don’t think they’re big fans of mine.”
Tony Blair Is Mad Fer It...
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has told culture magazine ShortList he is a big fan of Oasis.
He said of Noel and Liam Gallagher: “You know, those guys are great guys to know. I think Oasis are a great band. I don’t think they’re big fans of mine.”
Bonehead
The Vortex
It was 1999 when Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs walked away from one of the biggest acts on the planet.
The band was Oasis and Bonehead left during the recording of their fourth album, Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants.
He was one of the founding members of the group – when it was known as The Rain – before the arrival of the Gallagher brothers and subsequent change of name.
From 1995 onwards, Oasis were the undisputed kings of Britpop.
They sold millions of records worldwide and played the biggest concert in history in front of 250,000 people across two days at Knebworth. For many, they defined the sound of a generation.
Citing family reasons (his daughter was very young at the time) Bonehead stepped down at the height of their fame. But he didn't disappear from music altogether.
His latest musical project, The Vortex, sees him play a gig in the Potteries.
Next Friday, he will perform at The Underground, Hanley, alongside bandmates John Mackie, Maz Behdjet, Nick Repton, Sean O' Donnell and Colin Ward.
"The Vortex were going before that but I joined them full-time at the beginning of last year and we've been gigging non-stop since then," says Bonehead. "Originally I got to know them by going to a few gigs myself and they asked me to join them on stage.
"We've also been recording an album in Manchester which we've funded ourselves. I'm really enjoying it. It's out and out guitar music but there are dancy elements to it as well.
"There's a massive interest in Oasis still. Every interview I do, people are going to ask me about that and compare it with what I'm doing now.
"I've not seen Noel or Liam for ages but we seem to bump into each other every other year or so. There's no bad feelings and there never was between us."
Local band Skinny Pigs will be proud to be supporting The Vortex when they play in Hanley. Lead singer Craig Paterson says that he grew up as a fan of Oasis.
Craig will be joined by fellow Skinny Pigs Sam Hardy on guitar, rhythm guitarist Lee Swindells, bass player Ben Nixon and drummer Jake Cunningham.
Fresh from shooting a video with Flashgun Films last weekend – for their new song Best In Me – the group, who are all from Stoke, are looking forward to the gig.
"It will be the biggest date we've played so far," says 31-year-old Craig, of Baddeley Green. "We supported Kid British at The Box in Crewe last month.
"With The Vortex having onehead, that's obviously a big draw for us. We take inspiration from all that era and Oasis were the biggest band going at the time."
The Vortex play at The Underground on Friday, September 24. Support will be provided by local bands Skinny Pigs, The Riots and The Way. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £7 from Music Mania on 01782 206000.
Win tickets to see The Vortex at The Underground!
The Sentinel has teamed up with promoters of tickets to The Vortex's gig at The Underground on Friday September 24. Winners will also have the chance to meet the band. All you have to do is answer the question below and fill in your details and submit the form before noon on Wednesday September 22.
Click here for more details.
Source: www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk
Visit Bonehead's band 'The Vortex' MySpace page (here) for a number of newly announced tour dates.
Win Tickets To See The Vortex At The Underground!
It was 1999 when Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs walked away from one of the biggest acts on the planet.
The band was Oasis and Bonehead left during the recording of their fourth album, Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants.
He was one of the founding members of the group – when it was known as The Rain – before the arrival of the Gallagher brothers and subsequent change of name.
From 1995 onwards, Oasis were the undisputed kings of Britpop.
They sold millions of records worldwide and played the biggest concert in history in front of 250,000 people across two days at Knebworth. For many, they defined the sound of a generation.
Citing family reasons (his daughter was very young at the time) Bonehead stepped down at the height of their fame. But he didn't disappear from music altogether.
His latest musical project, The Vortex, sees him play a gig in the Potteries.
Next Friday, he will perform at The Underground, Hanley, alongside bandmates John Mackie, Maz Behdjet, Nick Repton, Sean O' Donnell and Colin Ward.
"The Vortex were going before that but I joined them full-time at the beginning of last year and we've been gigging non-stop since then," says Bonehead. "Originally I got to know them by going to a few gigs myself and they asked me to join them on stage.
"We've also been recording an album in Manchester which we've funded ourselves. I'm really enjoying it. It's out and out guitar music but there are dancy elements to it as well.
"There's a massive interest in Oasis still. Every interview I do, people are going to ask me about that and compare it with what I'm doing now.
"I've not seen Noel or Liam for ages but we seem to bump into each other every other year or so. There's no bad feelings and there never was between us."
Local band Skinny Pigs will be proud to be supporting The Vortex when they play in Hanley. Lead singer Craig Paterson says that he grew up as a fan of Oasis.
Craig will be joined by fellow Skinny Pigs Sam Hardy on guitar, rhythm guitarist Lee Swindells, bass player Ben Nixon and drummer Jake Cunningham.
Fresh from shooting a video with Flashgun Films last weekend – for their new song Best In Me – the group, who are all from Stoke, are looking forward to the gig.
"It will be the biggest date we've played so far," says 31-year-old Craig, of Baddeley Green. "We supported Kid British at The Box in Crewe last month.
"With The Vortex having onehead, that's obviously a big draw for us. We take inspiration from all that era and Oasis were the biggest band going at the time."
The Vortex play at The Underground on Friday, September 24. Support will be provided by local bands Skinny Pigs, The Riots and The Way. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £7 from Music Mania on 01782 206000.
Win tickets to see The Vortex at The Underground!
The Sentinel has teamed up with promoters of tickets to The Vortex's gig at The Underground on Friday September 24. Winners will also have the chance to meet the band. All you have to do is answer the question below and fill in your details and submit the form before noon on Wednesday September 22.
Click here for more details.
Source: www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk
Visit Bonehead's band 'The Vortex' MySpace page (here) for a number of newly announced tour dates.
Pretty Green
Sport.co.uk have teamed up with Liam Gallagher’s clothing label Pretty Green to offer one lucky reader the chance of a £200 shopping spree at the recently opened Carnaby Street store.
Pretty Green is a British clothing label founded and designed by Liam Gallagher. There are two distinct collections –
Green Label is a focused, casual range dedicated to providing quality, everyday signature pieces.
Black Label is classic British tailoring, using fine fabrics with an innovative attention to detail.
Click here to enter.
Source: www.sport.co.uk
Win A £200 Shopping Spree At Pretty Green Carnaby Street
Sport.co.uk have teamed up with Liam Gallagher’s clothing label Pretty Green to offer one lucky reader the chance of a £200 shopping spree at the recently opened Carnaby Street store.
Pretty Green is a British clothing label founded and designed by Liam Gallagher. There are two distinct collections –
Green Label is a focused, casual range dedicated to providing quality, everyday signature pieces.
Black Label is classic British tailoring, using fine fabrics with an innovative attention to detail.
Click here to enter.
Source: www.sport.co.uk
Oasis
The Stone Roses
Bands explain why the city's latest sounds are so different from its 'great past'
The Manchester music is buzzing - but don't expect a repeat of the stylistic driven scenes of the past, the city's new bands have told NME.
With the likes of Hurts, Everything Everything, Egyptian Hip Hop, Delphic and Wu Lyf emerging from the area at the same time, music fans have been suggesting Manchester is on the bring of a new scene, like the ones that heralded the likes of Joy Division, The Stone Roses and Oasis.
However while admitting there is lots of great music currently emerging, the acts involved say the only thing they have in common in geography.
"There's definitely something going on in Manchester, but probably less of a scene then is perceived at the moment. The point is there's lots of bands, we're all cooperative but we all do completely different things, there's no stylistic element that unites everything," explained Everything Everything's Jeremy Pritchard in a video interview you can watch on the right now.
"People got sick of the clichés that are associated with Manchester, and the past, as great as it's been, became a bit of a millstone for any band coming out of the city. Everyone sounds completely different."
Delphic's Matt Cocksedge agreed, suggesting that reaction against that past had help inspire the wider spectrum of music.
"There was this post-Oasis, post-Stone Roses lull, were everything sounded the same, there was a lot of homogeny," he said in the same film. "People who were forming bands were wanting to do something that wasn't like that, and we all came back with slightly different answers."
Watch the full video on the right now, and get this week's issue of NME for an investigation into the new Manchester sound, including exclusive interviews with the city's main players. It's on UK newsstands now, or available digitally worldwide right now.
Meanwhile Everything Everything take over NME TV tomorrow (September 18) from 9am (BST) - tune in via Sky Channel 382 or Freesat 503.
Watch the video here.
Source: www.nme.com
'New Manchester Scene Owes Nothing To Oasis Or The Stone Roses'
Bands explain why the city's latest sounds are so different from its 'great past'
The Manchester music is buzzing - but don't expect a repeat of the stylistic driven scenes of the past, the city's new bands have told NME.
With the likes of Hurts, Everything Everything, Egyptian Hip Hop, Delphic and Wu Lyf emerging from the area at the same time, music fans have been suggesting Manchester is on the bring of a new scene, like the ones that heralded the likes of Joy Division, The Stone Roses and Oasis.
However while admitting there is lots of great music currently emerging, the acts involved say the only thing they have in common in geography.
"There's definitely something going on in Manchester, but probably less of a scene then is perceived at the moment. The point is there's lots of bands, we're all cooperative but we all do completely different things, there's no stylistic element that unites everything," explained Everything Everything's Jeremy Pritchard in a video interview you can watch on the right now.
"People got sick of the clichés that are associated with Manchester, and the past, as great as it's been, became a bit of a millstone for any band coming out of the city. Everyone sounds completely different."
Delphic's Matt Cocksedge agreed, suggesting that reaction against that past had help inspire the wider spectrum of music.
"There was this post-Oasis, post-Stone Roses lull, were everything sounded the same, there was a lot of homogeny," he said in the same film. "People who were forming bands were wanting to do something that wasn't like that, and we all came back with slightly different answers."
Watch the full video on the right now, and get this week's issue of NME for an investigation into the new Manchester sound, including exclusive interviews with the city's main players. It's on UK newsstands now, or available digitally worldwide right now.
Meanwhile Everything Everything take over NME TV tomorrow (September 18) from 9am (BST) - tune in via Sky Channel 382 or Freesat 503.
Watch the video here.
Source: www.nme.com
Lady GaGa
Oasis
Lady Gaga has overtaken Oasis to become the artist to enjoy the most weeks in the UK chart.
The singer's debut album 'The Fame' has now spent 154 weeks in the top-75.
She has also been named the most searched for female on the internet in the new edition of the Guinness World Records.
Meanwhile, the late Michael Jackson is the most search for male on the internet, while Madonna is the biggest-selling female act of the 21st century in the UK.
Husband and wife Jay-Z and Beyonce have been named the year's biggest 'Power Couple', earning around $122 million through June 2009.
Pixie Lott has recorded the biggest chart jump, with her song 'Boys And Girls' climbing to number one from number 72 in one week.
Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of this year's records book, said: "Almost two years ago, Lady Gaga and Pixie Lott were not even around so it's amazing they have broken these records.
"Every year, so many new music records are broken."
The latest edition of Guinness World Records 2011 is released today (September 16).
Source: www.gigwise.com
Lady Gaga Beats Oasis To Set New Guinness World Record
Lady Gaga has overtaken Oasis to become the artist to enjoy the most weeks in the UK chart.
The singer's debut album 'The Fame' has now spent 154 weeks in the top-75.
She has also been named the most searched for female on the internet in the new edition of the Guinness World Records.
Meanwhile, the late Michael Jackson is the most search for male on the internet, while Madonna is the biggest-selling female act of the 21st century in the UK.
Husband and wife Jay-Z and Beyonce have been named the year's biggest 'Power Couple', earning around $122 million through June 2009.
Pixie Lott has recorded the biggest chart jump, with her song 'Boys And Girls' climbing to number one from number 72 in one week.
Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of this year's records book, said: "Almost two years ago, Lady Gaga and Pixie Lott were not even around so it's amazing they have broken these records.
"Every year, so many new music records are broken."
The latest edition of Guinness World Records 2011 is released today (September 16).
Source: www.gigwise.com
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher was once the wildman of Britpop.
Now he's turning into a modern-day Jimmy Savile.
The former Oasis frontman is dipping into his pocket to help an ex-soldier who served in Afghanistan rebuild his life.
The move fits in to Liam's cuddly new image - a family man more interested in going to dog shows than all-night tear-ups.
Falklands veteran Robert Lawrence asked Liam's clothing label Pretty Green to pay for Dodge Holls to go on a special expedition to the Himalayas.
The trip aims to help ex-soldiers restore their strength and motivation to carry on with normal life, while using the skills learnt in the military.
I caught up with Liam fresh from a studio session with new band Beady Eye and he told me why he had to get involved.
He said: "I find it hard enough adjusting to normal life after a tour - that's nothing compared to what these guys have to go through.
"I was more than happy to help out."
Robert lost 43 per cent of his brain and is paralysed down one side after being shot in the head in 1982 on Mount Tumbledown while serving with the Scots Guards.
He explained the problems facing Our Boys when they leave the military.
"In war everything is black and white, right or wrong. Civilian home life is nothing like that.
"Just look at the facts. A high percentage of prisoners are ex-military; 256 (British) soldiers were killed in the Falklands, 370-plus have committed suicide since."
Dodge, who left the Marines last year, is a huge Oasis fan.
He played guitar while in a band at uni aged 19.
He said: "We listened to Oasis to cheer us up when we weren't performing very well.
"It got us motivated to play again. My favourite song is Magic Pie.
"It's brilliant Liam is involved in the cause. He's a big hero of mine."
He is grateful to Liam for helping to fund the life-changing expedition, which will involve driving as far as they can up the mountain range alongside a small group of Army veterans and civilians.
The two-week challenge costs a total of £75,000. Dodge will set off on Saturday.
He said: "I had a bad time in Afghanistan. I lost a close friend and there are a lot of invisible scars.
"It's been a tough old slog so I'm really excited about the trip.
"It will prove life doesn't have to be mundane all the time and I can go off and do exciting things."
Liam's version of Help for Heroes is something I would never have predicted back in his Oasis heyday.
He'll be vying for the Nobel Peace Prize next.
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
Liam Gallagher's Help For Hero
Liam Gallagher was once the wildman of Britpop.
Now he's turning into a modern-day Jimmy Savile.
The former Oasis frontman is dipping into his pocket to help an ex-soldier who served in Afghanistan rebuild his life.
The move fits in to Liam's cuddly new image - a family man more interested in going to dog shows than all-night tear-ups.
Falklands veteran Robert Lawrence asked Liam's clothing label Pretty Green to pay for Dodge Holls to go on a special expedition to the Himalayas.
The trip aims to help ex-soldiers restore their strength and motivation to carry on with normal life, while using the skills learnt in the military.
I caught up with Liam fresh from a studio session with new band Beady Eye and he told me why he had to get involved.
He said: "I find it hard enough adjusting to normal life after a tour - that's nothing compared to what these guys have to go through.
"I was more than happy to help out."
Robert lost 43 per cent of his brain and is paralysed down one side after being shot in the head in 1982 on Mount Tumbledown while serving with the Scots Guards.
He explained the problems facing Our Boys when they leave the military.
"In war everything is black and white, right or wrong. Civilian home life is nothing like that.
"Just look at the facts. A high percentage of prisoners are ex-military; 256 (British) soldiers were killed in the Falklands, 370-plus have committed suicide since."
Dodge, who left the Marines last year, is a huge Oasis fan.
He played guitar while in a band at uni aged 19.
He said: "We listened to Oasis to cheer us up when we weren't performing very well.
"It got us motivated to play again. My favourite song is Magic Pie.
"It's brilliant Liam is involved in the cause. He's a big hero of mine."
He is grateful to Liam for helping to fund the life-changing expedition, which will involve driving as far as they can up the mountain range alongside a small group of Army veterans and civilians.
The two-week challenge costs a total of £75,000. Dodge will set off on Saturday.
He said: "I had a bad time in Afghanistan. I lost a close friend and there are a lot of invisible scars.
"It's been a tough old slog so I'm really excited about the trip.
"It will prove life doesn't have to be mundane all the time and I can go off and do exciting things."
Liam's version of Help for Heroes is something I would never have predicted back in his Oasis heyday.
He'll be vying for the Nobel Peace Prize next.
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
Liam Gallagher
Professor Green
If anyone was going to try to teach a professor a thing or two, you might guess it would be a mouthy Manc with an ego the size of the Ship Canal.
Yes, Liam Gallagher has told Professor Green to stick with singing instead of rapping.
Prof Green met the Oasis legend at a party. He said: "Liam spun me round and said, 'I like your tones, I don't give a f*** about your rapping but I like your tones. You've got a good voice.' "
Despite being awestruck, the rapper - and we might not call him that for much longer if he decides to take Liam's advice - joked he almost came to blows with his childhood hero.
Prof said: "He shouted 'Green' then put his hand out to shake mine. I went to shake it and he started air boxing.
"I was like, 'Do you want to shake my hand or punch me?' But the banter was wicked, he's a real top bloke."
Green was gobsmacked that Liam knew him. He said: "I was listening to his music as a child so for him to be the one coming up to me was incredible."
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
Liam Gallagher Tells Professor Green To Cut Out Rapping
If anyone was going to try to teach a professor a thing or two, you might guess it would be a mouthy Manc with an ego the size of the Ship Canal.
Yes, Liam Gallagher has told Professor Green to stick with singing instead of rapping.
Prof Green met the Oasis legend at a party. He said: "Liam spun me round and said, 'I like your tones, I don't give a f*** about your rapping but I like your tones. You've got a good voice.' "
Despite being awestruck, the rapper - and we might not call him that for much longer if he decides to take Liam's advice - joked he almost came to blows with his childhood hero.
Prof said: "He shouted 'Green' then put his hand out to shake mine. I went to shake it and he started air boxing.
"I was like, 'Do you want to shake my hand or punch me?' But the banter was wicked, he's a real top bloke."
Green was gobsmacked that Liam knew him. He said: "I was listening to his music as a child so for him to be the one coming up to me was incredible."
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
Liam Gallagher
Pretty Green
After a tremendously successful debut year, we are delighted to announce that Pretty Green has been nominated for Drapers menswear brand of the year award, alongside some of the most elite menswear brands in the industry, including Paul Smith, Boss Orange, Polo Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all, for you’re ongoing support and loyalty to the brand.
Source: www.prettygreen.com
New PG website is now live live: GP Jackets, Bomber Jackets, Hooded Parka and a load of new tees and shirts ! Plenty more to come!!!
Liam Gallagher's 'Pretty Green' Nominated For Menswear Brand Of The Year
After a tremendously successful debut year, we are delighted to announce that Pretty Green has been nominated for Drapers menswear brand of the year award, alongside some of the most elite menswear brands in the industry, including Paul Smith, Boss Orange, Polo Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all, for you’re ongoing support and loyalty to the brand.
Source: www.prettygreen.com
New PG website is now live live: GP Jackets, Bomber Jackets, Hooded Parka and a load of new tees and shirts ! Plenty more to come!!!
Zak Starkey
Zak Starkey, (born 13 September 1965) 45 today is an English drummer, well-known as the first child of The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) and his first wife Maureen Cox. Starkey is mostly noted for his unofficial membership in The Who, since 1994.
Starkey is the fourth drummer for the rock band The Who, playing with them live and occasionally in the studio. He is also known as being the third drummer for the English rock band Oasis. Starkey has also worked on session and touring basis with artists including: Johnny Marr, Paul Weller, The Icicle Works, the Waterboys, ASAP and the Lightning Seeds.
Happy Birthday Zak Starkey
Zak Starkey, (born 13 September 1965) 45 today is an English drummer, well-known as the first child of The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) and his first wife Maureen Cox. Starkey is mostly noted for his unofficial membership in The Who, since 1994.
Starkey is the fourth drummer for the rock band The Who, playing with them live and occasionally in the studio. He is also known as being the third drummer for the English rock band Oasis. Starkey has also worked on session and touring basis with artists including: Johnny Marr, Paul Weller, The Icicle Works, the Waterboys, ASAP and the Lightning Seeds.
Alan McGee
Noel Gallagher
Alan Mcgee: 'The Demos Of Noel Gallagher's New Record Are F**king Amazing'
Misrepresented? Possibly. Machiavellian? Potentially. Maverick? Certainly. Alan McGee, former label boss of the hugely influential Creation Records, has been called all of the above and worse. Not that he gives a fuck. During the 80’s he propelled two musically inspired misanthropic brothers into the public consciousness in the form of The Jesus and Mary Chain. And just to show it wasn’t a fluke he did it again a decade later with the Gallaghers, when he signed Oasis. Throw Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Teenage Fanclub and a host of others into the already heady mix of bedlam and breakdowns and you have one hell of a story.
‘Upside Down’, premiering at next months London Film Festival charts it all; the deals, drugs and disenchantment of Creations unprecedented 15 year history. In an exclusive interview about Danny O'Connor's film Clash spoke to an amiable, amusing and always provacative Mr McGee.
TAKEN FROM A INTEREVIEW WITH ALAN MCGEE FOR CLASH MUSIC
In similar sort of terms we run an independent magazine and we’ve done everything the way we thought we should do it and not necessarily the way that other people do it.
I think the music business now is incredibly corporate. I’ll be honest,I’ve lost interest in music now really. The only things that interest me are Noel Gallagher and Glasgvegas, if you’re talking about current music. The demos of Noels new record are fucking amazing and James Allan I think is an incredible talent. And I’m interested in Liam’s new band and hear what he’s doing. They could maybe come up with something amazing. Who knows?
Click here for part one of the interview, and here for part two.
Upside Down: The Creation Records Story is showing at the BFI London Film Festival on:
Sat 23th October - 18:15 - Vue Screen 7 (Leicester Square)
Sun 24the October - 12:45 - Vue Screen 6 (Leicester Square)
Visit the website for details: www.bfi.org.uk
Source: www.clashmusic.com
Liam Gallagher
Here's a sentence I thought I'd never write - Liam Gallagher is battling to give up smoking.
The former hard-living Oasis frontman - who belted out Cigarettes And Alcohol - is trying hard to quit after 20-plus years on the fags.
The news comes just weeks after I revealed the Beady Eye singer is now such a dog lover he judges at pet shows in north London.
A pal said: "Liam is into his fitness these days and goes running most mornings. And now he has decided to quit smoking.
"He also wants his singing voice to be perfect for launching new band Beady Eye."
Whatever next - Jeremy Clarkson ditching cars for a push bike with stabilisers?
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
Liam Gallagher Is Quitting Smoking
Here's a sentence I thought I'd never write - Liam Gallagher is battling to give up smoking.
The former hard-living Oasis frontman - who belted out Cigarettes And Alcohol - is trying hard to quit after 20-plus years on the fags.
The news comes just weeks after I revealed the Beady Eye singer is now such a dog lover he judges at pet shows in north London.
A pal said: "Liam is into his fitness these days and goes running most mornings. And now he has decided to quit smoking.
"He also wants his singing voice to be perfect for launching new band Beady Eye."
Whatever next - Jeremy Clarkson ditching cars for a push bike with stabilisers?
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
James Buckley
James Buckley faces daily abuse from his colleagues because of an embarrassing tattoo on his wrist.
The actor, who plays Jay, is a massive fan of Oasis - and Noel Gallagher in particular.
To pay tribute to his idol, James had the brand symbol of Noel's favourite guitars - Epiphone - inked on his arm. But sadly, everyone mistakes it for the euro symbol. James admitted: "They are always winding me up asking if I'll be getting a Pound sign next.
"But I like it. I've also got a Live Forever tattoo on my arm.
"I used to play in a band called London Waiting. We were a bad Oasis but stopped when we supported Essex band States Of Emotion and thought we'd never be that good."
The others can't laugh too much. James has had the most work since The Inbetweeners started - notably as Del Boy in Only Fools And Horses prequel Rock & Chips.
On the down side, he IS a Crystal Palace fan.
Se the tattoos here.
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
James Buckley Is A Oasis Fan
James Buckley faces daily abuse from his colleagues because of an embarrassing tattoo on his wrist.
The actor, who plays Jay, is a massive fan of Oasis - and Noel Gallagher in particular.
To pay tribute to his idol, James had the brand symbol of Noel's favourite guitars - Epiphone - inked on his arm. But sadly, everyone mistakes it for the euro symbol. James admitted: "They are always winding me up asking if I'll be getting a Pound sign next.
"But I like it. I've also got a Live Forever tattoo on my arm.
"I used to play in a band called London Waiting. We were a bad Oasis but stopped when we supported Essex band States Of Emotion and thought we'd never be that good."
The others can't laugh too much. James has had the most work since The Inbetweeners started - notably as Del Boy in Only Fools And Horses prequel Rock & Chips.
On the down side, he IS a Crystal Palace fan.
Se the tattoos here.
Source: www.thesun.co.uk
Georgi Kinkladze
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Steve Lomas
Terry Phelan
Manchester rockers Noel and Liam Gallagher love a good brawl.
So we weren’t surprised to hear they’d had the mother of all fights with a horde of Man City players.
Noel told us: “There was a mass brawl one night in the dressing room which involved Steve Lomas, Georgi Kinkladze and Terry Phelan at one of our gigs at Maine Road. It was absolutely mental.
“Somebody insulted somebody’s wife. Next minute it was chaos, fists everywhere, with all these City players going mental.
“Eventually it involved us. Well, it’d be rude not to get involved.”
Chatting to us at the Manchester premiere of film Blue Moon Rising, a behind-the-scenes story of the club’s 2009/10 season, Noel, 43, continued: “No-one has quite got to the bottom of the argument. Neil Lennon was involved as well.”
Just sounds like a typical man brawl to us, pointless in all aspects but fun to watch.
Noel appears in the movie as one of City’s celebrity fans but admits he’d never become an actor full-time. “Needless to say I’d be brilliant at it,” he boasts. “But I like being a rock star.”
Source: www.dailystar.co.uk
Noel Gallagher Brawls With Manchester City Players
Manchester rockers Noel and Liam Gallagher love a good brawl.
So we weren’t surprised to hear they’d had the mother of all fights with a horde of Man City players.
Noel told us: “There was a mass brawl one night in the dressing room which involved Steve Lomas, Georgi Kinkladze and Terry Phelan at one of our gigs at Maine Road. It was absolutely mental.
“Somebody insulted somebody’s wife. Next minute it was chaos, fists everywhere, with all these City players going mental.
“Eventually it involved us. Well, it’d be rude not to get involved.”
Chatting to us at the Manchester premiere of film Blue Moon Rising, a behind-the-scenes story of the club’s 2009/10 season, Noel, 43, continued: “No-one has quite got to the bottom of the argument. Neil Lennon was involved as well.”
Just sounds like a typical man brawl to us, pointless in all aspects but fun to watch.
Noel appears in the movie as one of City’s celebrity fans but admits he’d never become an actor full-time. “Needless to say I’d be brilliant at it,” he boasts. “But I like being a rock star.”
Source: www.dailystar.co.uk
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