Kasabian Star To DJ In Pretty Green Store In London

Tom Meighan is the lead vocalist of Kasabian, recently voted 'The Best Act In The World' at the 2010 Q Awards. Their recent album 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum' entered the UK Album Chart at #1, giving the band their second #1 album.

Tom will be playing an exclusive DJ set in the Pretty Green store, Carnaby Street on Friday 26th November, starting at 16:00pm

Source: www.prettygreen.com

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Vinyl Countdown To Liam Gallager’s Clothing Gig

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has picked an up-and-coming Cardiff band to play at the glitzy London launch of his new clothing label.

The Broken Vinyl Club were stunned to get the call to say the notorious Brit-pop bad boy had personally requested them to play at the club night for Pretty Green.

They took the request from Gallagher in disbelief, saying that it was weeks before reality sank in.

Band frontman Scott Howells said the four-piece, who have only been together 18 months, had been inspired by Oasis. He said: “Oasis were one of the bands that made me want to be in a band.”

They will play a set at the Relentless Garage in London on Friday in front of a celebrity crowd. “We’re working really hard because obviously we want to get it right in front of so many influential people,” Scott added.

Liam heard the band’s first single, I Want You Girl, after Merthyr-born actor and musician Jon Owen passed it on to contacts in the music industry.

Music teacher Scott, 30, said he and his colleagues, who live in Cardiff and Aberdare, were amazed to get the call.

He said: “It didn’t sink in for about a week-and-a-half, we didn’t really believe it was true.”

But now he and band mates Meirion Townsend, Justin Beynon and Jamie Taylor are preparing for their biggest show yet.

“Hopefully the nerves will pass by the end of the second song,” Scott said.

“We’ve been going for 18 months as this band but we’ve never done anything as big as this.”

Gallagher’s Pretty Green clothing label makes designer wear and was founded by the Oasis lead singer.

Source: www.walesonline.co.uk

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Take That Fail To Beat Oasis' Sales Record

Take That's new album Progress has topped the UK chart, achieving the biggest opening week sales of any record for 13 years.

The Official Charts Company said it sold almost 520,000 albums - more than the rest of the top 10 put together.

It is the band's first album since reuniting with Robbie Williams.

The last album to exceed sales of 500,000 copies was Oasis's Be Here Now, which sold 663,000 in its first chart week in 1997.

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On This Day In Oasis History...

Above is a video of Oasis playing at the Nulle Part Ailleurs in France, on November 22nd 1995.

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Liam Gallagher At The 2010 Drapers Awards VIDEO

Click here to watch a interview Drapers’ Marie Davies chats to guests including Liam Gallagher (Around 50 sec in), Harrods’ Marigay McKee, Mark Bage from independent Sarah Coggles and Fearne Cotton at the 2010 Drapers Awards.

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On This Day In Oasis History...

Stop the Clocks is an album by British rock band Oasis made up of Oasis' favourite songs and moments of their career so far and was released on November 20 2006. “Unlike most albums of this nature, Oasis have sat down and undertaken the almost impossible job of picking what they consider to be their finest moments ever. So 'Stop The Clocks' is imbued with the sort of willfulness that has helped make Oasis the favourite band of millions of people worldwide and its running order will no doubt provoke equal parts adulation and bar discussions from the millions of Oasis fans worldwide. Could it ever be any other way?” . It released in November 2006. The "retrospective collection" is an 18-track double album with the featured songs chosen by Noel Gallagher. It went 3x platinum in the UK with sales as good as any album there since Be Here Now.

The album has come about due to the end of Oasis' recording contract with Sony BMG Music Entertainment. Noel Gallagher has gone on record before on numerous occasions saying that Oasis wouldn't release a greatest hits album unless the band were about to split up. However, in an interview with news.com.au in December 2005, he hinted that Sony were planning to release one anyway, and that despite his misgivings, he would have to get involved with it otherwise it'd be "shit". This was clarified in September 2006, when he told the NME that when he made it clear to Sony that the band were not going to re-sign to them, the record label decided to release a greatest hits album. Gallagher then explained that he insisted that it had to be a 'best-of' because he felt a compilation of the best singles, album tracks and b-sides would produce a stronger album than a compilation of singles.

To address some fans' concerns that the release of a greatest hits album was a sign that the band were about to finish, based on some of Noel Gallagher's previous comments, the press release for the album confirmed that they are merely taking "a well earned sabbatical prior to starting work on new material, destined for similar levels of success in the future. As such, this is not a full stop, but merely a time out; a dream set list, and a chance for the world to review the immense contribution that Oasis have made and continue to make to rock 'n' roll."

To celebrate the release of the album, the band will be unveiling their first full-length film - Lord Don't Slow Me Down, shot during the Don't Believe the Truth world tour, from May 2005 to March 2006, the film was shown in November 2006 around the world in selected picture houses, theatres and cinemas to winners of fans competitions and the press. It was also broadcasted on Channel 4 in the UK.

The album debuted at #2 in the UK charts selling over 50,000 copies in its first day of release and 216,000 in its first week of release, surprisingly not selling enough to knock off the top spot to The Love Album, by the boy-band Westlife. It also debuted at #89 on the U.S. Billboard 200, starting with 18,000 units sold. It did however enter the Japanese Oricon album charts at #1, selling 87,462 copies in its first week.

In Japan, a box set was also released of all their singles to coincide with the album.

The Songs

Stop the Clocks focuses heavily on the band's most popular albums, Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, with each contributing five tracks, plus four B-sides (also included on the band's other compilation album The Masterplan) from this era. Only two tracks appear from Don't Believe the Truth, and one track each from Standing on the Shoulder of Giants and Heathen Chemistry, whilst Be Here Now is overlooked completely.

When the release of Stop the Clocks was first announced in July 2006, speculation was rife that the unreleased song of the same name would be included on the record as a bonus track. However, Noel Gallagher told fans at a Q&A session that the song was considered for inclusion, but they weren't happy with any of the many versions they have recorded.

Gallagher also confirmed that the title was chosen to sum up what was described in the initial press release as being "merely a time out; a chance for the world to review the immense contribution that Oasis have made and continue to make to rock 'n' roll." Noel Gallagher revealed in an interview in April 2005 that 'Stop the Clocks' was the original title for the band's early recorded material in early 2004, which turned eventually into Don't Believe the Truth.

Gallagher revealed to Billboard that he was approached about including some new songs on the album as well, but that he opted not to "because it takes the focus away from what you're actually trying to say with a retrospective."

Gallagher told the NME in September 2006 that he picked the tracks on the album, and there were about eight songs that "should be on there, but aren't". He explained that his original vision was for a 12-track album on one CD, but, after whittling down from an initial 30+ tracks, the track-listing was finalised. He admitted that he's had arguments with people about the tracklisting but that "someone has to pick the tracklisting, and I've picked it and that's the end of it. But that must mean we're pretty good, if people are arguing about what's not on it, it's brilliant!"

During an interview on Radio 1 in October 2006, and later during a question and answer session with The Sun, Liam Gallagher, who got a songwriting credit with his "Songbird", claimed that he was happy with the tracks Noel had selected for the album, although he said that he would have liked "Rockin' Chair" and "D'You Know What I Mean?" to be included. Noel, however, admitted that "D'You Know What I Mean?" was to be included on the album up until the moment it was being mastered, explaining that the length of the song "upset the flow of the album".

In the special boxed-edition of 'Stop the Clocks' at the end of the 'Lock the Box' interview, when Liam was told 'Whatever' was not on the track-listing he said "Thank fuck for that".

Track listing

All songs written by Noel Gallagher except "Songbird", written by Liam Gallagher

Disc one
"Rock 'n' Roll Star" (from Definitely Maybe)
"Some Might Say" (from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?)
"Talk Tonight" (from The Masterplan)
"Lyla" (from Don't Believe the Truth)
"The Importance of Being Idle" (from Don't Believe the Truth)
"Wonderwall" (from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?)
"Slide Away" (from Definitely Maybe)
"Cigarettes & Alcohol" (from Definitely Maybe)
"The Masterplan" (from The Masterplan)

Disc two
"Live Forever" (from Definitely Maybe)
"Acquiesce" (from The Masterplan)
"Supersonic" (from Definitely Maybe)
"Half the World Away" (from The Masterplan)
"Go Let It Out" (from Standing on the Shoulder of Giants)
"Songbird" (from Heathen Chemistry)
"Morning Glory" (from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?)
"Champagne Supernova" (from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?)
"Don't Look Back in Anger" (from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?)

Cover

The cover was designed by Sir Peter Blake, best known for his design of the sleeve for The Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, but also well recognized within the genre for his work on the cover of Paul Weller's Stanley Road album.

According to Blake, he chose all of the objects in the picture at random, but the sleeves of Sgt. Pepper's and Definitely Maybe were in the back of his mind. He claims, "It's using the mystery of Definitely Maybe and running away with it." Familiar cultural icons which can be seen on the cover include Dorothy from Wizard of Oz, Michael Caine (replacing the original image of Marilyn Monroe, which couldn't be used for legal reasons) and the seven dwarfs from Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.

Blake also revealed that the final cover wasn't the original one. That design featured an image of the shop 'Granny Takes A Trip' on the Kings Road in Chelsea, London.

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On This Day In Oasis History...

Above is a video of Oasis playing at the Pabellon Wurtzburg in Salamanca, Spain, on November 19th 2002.

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Miles Kane Confirms Noel Gallagher's Solo Album Is Being Recorded

Taken from a Q&A with Miles Cane from The Last Shadow Puppets.

Q - Reading the roll-call of guests on your record felt like leafing through the Christmas issue of Q magazine. There's Noel Gallagher, Super Furry Animal Gruff Rhys, the singer from The Courteneers. You must have one hell of a Rolodex.

A - Noel sings on one song, he's only doing harmonies. It's great. We met a couple of times, he asked me to play guitar on his solo record. I played on one track, so he repeated the favour. I'm very honoured.

Read the full Q&A here.

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Liam Gallagher's Magic Beady Eye: Tom Meighhan Is A Fan

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has given Liam Gallagher’s new band Beady Eye his rock seal of approval.

Leicester lad Tom has had a private listen to the group’s debut album and reckons it’s going to blow fans away.

Speaking about the disc, which isn’t out until next year, Tom, 29, said of the 39-year-old: “Liam came to my room about three months ago and put it on a little stereo and you know I’m just buzzing for him.

“He’s really done something different from Oasis so I’m really pleased he’s getting out there. His album’s fantastic and its not Oasis any more, it’s Liam’s band.

“I support him all the way with that. I don’t think he cares [what people think], he just wants to make music.”

Speaking to Absolute Radio DJ Ben Jones, 33, the Kasabian rocker says his crew are feeling similarly inspired.

The gang will headline Sunday’s stage at next year’s Isle Of Wight festival and Tom is telling fans to expect the unexpected. He explained: “If people are expecting West Ryder or Underdog they’ve got another think coming because it’s nothing like the last record.

“We’re not the same band any more. We always keep changing. At the beginning of this year we went on tour to Australia and we had a few ideas.

“It all stems from Serge, he plants the seeds and this sort of giant beanstalk starts forming and then we take it in the studio and start to lay down the drums and go from there.”

Tom has promised you won’t see him on I’m A Celebrity, like Madchester legend Shaun Ryder, 48.

He added: “Shaun is amazing, just class to watch, you know.

“He’s a genius, but I could never do that to myself.”

Source: www.dailystar.co.uk

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Tony McCarroll Spills The Beans On His Acrimonious Split From The Gallaghers

Former Oasis Drummer Tony McCarroll has just released a book about his time in the band, which is simply called Oasis: The Truth.

Tony's notoriously acrimonious split from the band in 1995 resulted in a legal battle over payment and in his book he reveals more about that and the band's rise to fame.

But the most prominent storyline is his troubled relationship with Noel Gallagher.

"The reason I wrote the book in the first place was because of 'Noel Gallagher-isms,'" he told 6 Music. "You know, his one-liners.

"I felt it was about time that I stuck up for myself. There was a bit of bad press out there and I thought, 'right, I'm going to put my side of the story across.'"

The memoirs aren't likely to build any bridges between McCarroll and the Gallaghers - but he says he never expected that.

"I'd be absolutely shocked if there was any kind of reconciliation," he said. "It's the way Noel is. Once you've crossed him, it's hard to go back."

Source: BBC Radio 6 Music

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Liam Gallagher Backs Bid To Save Music Venue

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has backed a campaign to save a legendary music venue in central London.

The singer performed at the 100 Club in Oxford Street back in 1994 and said he wanted to play there again with his new band, Beady Eye.

The live music club, which has also been graced by The Sex Pistols, The Buzzcocks and The Clash, could be forced to close by the New Year because of spiralling overhead costs. But a campaign launched to save the cellar club has attracted a number of high-profile supporters.

In a note sent to the organisers of the Save The 100 Club, Gallagher wrote: "It's a real shame. Fancied playing there again with the mighty Beady Eye." He said the club "sorts the men from the boys" and described it as "very rock n roll".

The brief hand-written note came after Frank Black, of the recently reformed Pixies, pledged £100,000 to keep the club open.

Campaigners said they had raised £150,000 so far but needed "substantial donations" to save the venue.

Jim Piddington from Save The 100 Club said: "The pledge from Frank Black came through and I was stunned. I would like to thank him publicly. We have had lots of words of support but as much as that helps spread the word, words alone are not going to help the club survive.

"We need cold hard cash, its as simple as that. We urge people to dig deep in these very hard financial times to help save the club because when its gone, it's gone and it isn't coming back."

Two benefit nights will take place to raise money for the club, and supporters said they also hoped to have the 100 Club listed by English Heritage.

Ray Davies, who played at the club with The Kinks, said: "Simon Cowell should underwrite the money needed to save the 100 Club - that would be a real payback. The amount of money he takes out of pop music, he could put some back in."

Source: The Press Association

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Pretty Green Crowned 'Menswear Brand Of The Year' At 20th Anniversary Drapers Awards

The elite of the retail fashion industry were in attendance at the Drapers Awards this evening, celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Excitingly Pretty Green were crowned 'Menswear Brand of the Year'.

Liam Gallagher received the award personally and commented: "Myself, Nick (Holland) and the team are absolutely buzzing that Pretty Green has won a Drapers Award; which is a massive achievement for such a young brand".

Pretty Green were delighted to be chosen ahead of big names such as Paul Smith, Boss Orange, Polo Ralph Lauren & Tommy Hilfiger. Richard Ralph, CEO at Pretty Green commented: "Pretty Green is dedicated to producing high quality pieces which focus on British-centric style and design". Richard added: "Being nominated for the Drapers Awards highlights that Pretty Green is an established player in the menswear market and is on the same level as highly respected brands".

Speaking about the achievement, Liam Gallagher commented: "A year ago I set up Pretty Green to make the kind of clothes that I wanted to wear and being recognised by Drapers today shows how far we've come. Keep the faith, beware of darkness".

Everyone here at Pretty Green would like to thank all of our customers for your continued support!

Source: www.prettygreen.com

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The 20th Anniversary Drapers Awards Ceremony Tonight

The 20th anniversary Drapers Awards ceremony is being held this evening at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. After a hugely successful debut year, Pretty Green are nominated for 'Menswear Brand of the Year' alongside fashion giants including Paul Smith, Boss Orange, Polo Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger.

We will keep you informed of the result as soon as it is announced!

Source: www.prettygreen.com

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On This Day In Oasis History...

On November 17th 1997, Noel Gallagher performed 'Stand By Me' and 'Talk Tonight' on MTV Sonic in Milan, Italy.

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Paul Gallagher To DJ In Pretty Green Store

Paul Gallagher aka ‘St Pauli’ started DJing in the mid 1980’s. After taking time away to work in music management and journalism, Paul returned to DJing in 2006 with the hugely successful monthly club night ‘Hindu Nights’ in Ghent, Belgium. Now DJing all over Europe, Paul will be playing an exclusive DJ set in the Pretty Green store on Carnaby Street, Thursday 18th November starting at 18:00 pm.

All are welcome! Make sure you get down to the store early.

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On This Day In Oasis History...

Above are two videos from the 16th November 2007, when Liam Gallagher was interviewed for 'The Hot Desk' by his wife Nicole and former All Saint Melanie Blatt.

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Oasis Hold Off Take That To Retain Album Sales Record

Although Take That’s new album ‘Progress‘ shifted an astonishing 235′000 copies in it’s first day, this will only be good enough for holding the title of fastest-selling UK album this century.

Oasis’s third album, ‘Be Here Now‘, the follow up to 1995’s (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, still holds the UK’s record for the biggest first day sales after it sold 350,000 in 24 hours back in 1997. The Brit Rock legends, who recently split, went on to sell approx. 70 million albums world wide.

‘Progress’, which is the band’s first album in 16 years to feature Robbie Williams, grabbed this sales record just a day after the band performed together for the first time since their reunion on Sunday night’s ‘X Factor’.

As if one record weren’t enough, Take That also crushed another one when their tour became the biggest and fastest-selling in UK history earlier this month.

Martin Talbot from the Official Charts Company, commented about Take That sales: “This is a phenomenal achievement from an already phenomenally successful band.”

Source: www.live4ever.uk.com

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