In This Week's NME Magazine

In this week's NME...

We're celebrating the release of a new film about Creation Records with a massive special on the label. 'Label'? More like 'rock n roll training camp for lunatics'. We speak to Alan McGee, Bobby G, Noel G, G Rhys and all the rest about the rise and fall of the label that put out 'Screamadelica', 'Definitely Maybe', and that Kevin Rowlands one where he's in a dress on the cover...

Alan Mcgee Talks Oasis

Taken from an interview with Alan Mcgee, read the full article here.

What I thought was a good point was when Noel [Gallagher of Oasis] talks about the end of Creation Records. I remember talking to people who worked for the label the day you shut it down and it seemed almost everybody, aside from you, was like, “What the fuck are they doing? This is so unnecessary!” Do you ever look back and think, “Shit, maybe I should have kept it going”?

Not at all. See, the last ten years have been really interesting for me. There’s no way I’d have ended up doing what I’m doing now if I’d have kept Creation going. You don’t learn anything unless you go down a different path. You could look at that decade and go, “Well, he managed the Libertines, signed the Hives, signed Glasvegas and sold millions more records”—you could go on about all that shite, but I’ve learned a lot more about life in the last decade than I did in the one before it.

I think you learn more from getting stuff wrong than getting stuff right, too. Between 1990 and 1994 we really got it right artistically, and from ’94 onwards we really got it right commercially. We could have just rolled on if we were only in it for the money. We could have hired a staff of six or seven people and loads more bands, but you know what? Creation was an idea that Joe Foster and I had in 1983, and by ’96 we had achieved that idea, but back then my ego was too big to let it go, so I continued to ’99. It got to a point where it was just really drudgey—like we’re all sat around off our faces, waiting for the next Oasis album so we can be number one again, waiting for the next Primal Scream album so we can be number two again, you know what I mean? It was time to get out.

You had the big drug heart attack on the plane and then gave up partying during the time that Oasis were going bananas with the second record. Did you ever go to NA (Narcotics Anonymous) meetings?

I went once or twice, but I think I went to the wrong places. I went to the Peckham one and I remember people talking about shooting people. So it was never that appealing. I just did it one-on-one, sort of. And it’s okay now. I see people like Gillespie and the guys who are probably slightly damaged goods now because we all did a lot of drugs, but it’s all okay.

I have a theory that there has been a massive rise in cocaine use in this country...

It’s probably got a lot worse quality…

And I have a theory that people like yourself and Noel Gallagher are personally responsible for that rise. What do you think about that?

Haha. I think it’s an interesting theory.

All of a sudden, after Definitely Maybe, it seemed that everybody in the country was suddenly doing more cocaine. There was never really a band on the radio all the time that promoted cocaine use as much as Oasis. And I am being serious, too.

Well, I think I am being serious back. I think drugs are endemic in society. People think drugs are rock’n’roll, but everyone does drugs. Not to do drugs is probably more rock’n’roll. Literally, the guy that comes and fixes my cupboard in my house, he probably goes out on a Friday and comes back on a Sunday. You know what I mean? I think there was a point in the 90s when Noel said “drugs are like having a cup of tea” in the toilets at some party somewhere. It took us six months to get over that one, off-the-cuff remark.

Source: www.viceland.com

Upside Down The Story Of Creation Records is in store now, and entered the Official Music DVD Chart at number two this week.

Vincent Kompany Splashes Out £6,000 On A Signed Guitar

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany has been a rock for The Blues this season so deserves to treat himself.

The Belgian international splashed out £6,000 on a Gibson guitar signed by Noel Gallagher.

Vincent was bidding at an auction during a charity fashion event organised by City keeper Shay Given.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Beady Eye's 'The Roller' Playmobil Video

Below is a fan-made video for Beady Eye's 'The Roller.'

More great Playmobil videos by Lunalunatomo

Win Some Beady Eye Artwork

To celebrate the greatest domestic trophy there is in Worldwide football, Liam Gallagher has dug deep and produced a fitting piece of Rock N Roll Silverware for SPORT as a competition for their readers. The artwork is taken from their recently released debut album ‘Different Gear, Still Speeding’ which entered the UK charts at No. 3 and has since gone gold. The album has charted around the world including a No.1 record in Japan.

Click here to enter the competition.

Source: www.sport.co.uk

John Mackie Featuring Bonehead Updated Tour Dates

May 20th - Friends of Mine Festival - Cheshire

June 4th - Playground - Whitehaven
June 24th The Cellar Southampton

July 9th - Globe - Cardiff

August 12th - Beckfest - Cumbria

Visit John's Facebook page here for ticket information, and pictures from a number of gigs they have done to date.

On This Day In Oasis History...

On May 15th 1996, at the time Oasis became the fastest-selling group in U.K. history after all 330,000 tickets for their summer shows sold out in just nine hours.

The tickets for shows at Knebworth and Loch Lomand were priced at £22.50.

Over 2.6 million people applied for tickets for the shows, making it the largest ever demand for concert tickets in British history.

Liam Gallagher Goes For A Ride On His Bike

Rock icon Liam Gallagher knows the rules when taking a bicycle onto a ferry - you have to dismount and Roll With It.

The Oasis frontman took time out from a family holiday in the exclusive Sandbanks resort in Poole, Devon, to ditch his wild man image and go for an idyllic cycle ride by himself.

The 38-year-old singer had been relaxing at the West Country resort with wife Nicole Appleton, before whisking her off to Wembley for Manchester City's historic FA Cup win over Stoke City on Saturday.

Let's just hope he found a faster mode of transport than a push bike to get back to London though... as that would have taken some wheel effort.

The couple have visited the millionaire's playground a number of times in the past and are rumoured to be looking to buy a property in the area.

They appeared to be getting to know the locals during their break, as they visited shops, a marina a hair salon and dined in a posh restaurant in the resort.

But by Saturday the calm was over as the family traveled to London to watch Liam's favourite football team win their first trophy 35 years.

Kitted out in Manchester City's sky-blue strip with the letters 'GALLAGHER 11' printed on the back, Liam cheered the team to a 1-0 victory.

These holiday pictures reveal a calmer side to the wild man rockstar.
In January Gallagher revealed how a fan once snorted his dandruff after mistaking it for a chunk of cocaine.

The singer, who was once known for his own use of the drug, said the man had spotted a flake from his scalp after he performed at Glastonbury, then popped it up his nostril.

Click here to see a number of pictures of Liam at Wembley and on his bike.

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

Noel Gallagher: 'The Manchester City FA Cup Win Was Never In Doubt'

Oasis legend Noel Gallagher tells Andy and Bobby why Stoke never had a chance against Manchester City, and why United couldn't put City in the shade this season!

To listen to the full interview with Noel click here.

Liam Gallagher Interview From Wembley

Below are two interviews with Liam Gallagher, that were shown on ESPN before and after the 2011 FA Cup Final.



Thanks to Birchy

Liam Gallagher: 'Stoke Were Stoke, Top Fans, S*** Team'

Former Oasis front man wants to see Roberto Mancini's men claim glory in Europe next season but admits he endured a nervy 90 minutes at Wembley

After watching his beloved Manchester City lift their first domestic trophy in 35 years with victory over Stoke City, lifelong supporter Liam Gallagher admitted he was somewhat nervous throughout the day and that he hopes the FA Cup win acts as a springboard for next season.

Gallagher cut a jubilant figure during his interview and despite having watched his side comfortably see off any Stoke surge for an equaliser, the former Oasis front man admitted he struggled to contain his nerves.

He told ESPN: “Made up man, made up, I was f*****g s******g it all the way through. Stoke were Stoke, top fans, s*** team.”

Yaya Toure hammered Gallagher’s boyhood club to cup final glory with a thumping drive on 75 minutes, sparking scenes of joy amongst City fans which Gallagher hopes will become more regular in the future.

“Man City, we done the business, hopefully we can go on to bigger things and nail the European Championship next year,” he added.

“It was a great day out, kids were buzzing, very nervous but we won it and its all come good again.

“I’ve supported them for 35 years of my life, come on City!”

The rock star watched from the stands with his children and wife, Nicole Gallagher, who was also caught up in the emotion of the victory, she added: “It was great, it was very sweet watching my little ones enjoying it, it’s making me emotional.”

Source: www.goal.com

Watch Liam Gallagher Celebrating Manchester City's FA Cup Victory

Below is a video of Liam Gallagher who was at Wembley today to watch Manchester City beat Stoke 1-0 courtesy of a 74th minute goal by Yaya Toure, and secured the Blues' first trophy in 35 years.



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Liam Gallagher's Latest Tweet

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Win Tickets To See Beady Eye At The iTunes Festival

Final reminder that Beady Eye will be headlining at this year's iTunes Festival.

The band will play on Tuesday 5th July at London's legendary venue The Roundhouse.Tickets for the gig are only available through prize draw. To be in with a chance of winning a pair you can enter the draw HERE!

Download the official iTunes Festival App, free from the App Store on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, for the definitive guide to the iTunes Festival, a chance to win tickets and to watch a selection of streamed gigs live.

NO WORD YET ON IF BEADY EYE'S GIG IS BEING STREAMED YET

Liam Gallagher And Scully Talk Manchester City

Click here to watch an interview with Liam Gallagher And Scully, who talk about the Manchester City's appearance in today's FA Cup Final.

Liam Gallagher's Latest Tweet

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Liam Gallagher: Don’t Look Back In Anchor

Liam Gallaghers's known for his motormouth - and now he may get a motorboat to go with it.

The former Oasis frontman, 38 - who had a hit with Don't Look Back In Anger - tried out speedboats and luxury yachts at Poole Harbour, Dorset.

A source said of the Beady Eye singer: "He said he'd fancy owning one." It'll be Sea Here Now...

Click here to see the picture.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Manchester’s Twitter Battle

Gary Neville was part of a Manchester United team famous for their never-say-die attitude.

And that spirit is living on in his Twitter and text antics now he has hung up his boots to concentrate on eco-projects, punditry and grooming his wee 'tache.

The ex-England star is fighting back in his battle with Noel Gallagher after the Oasis star hammered him for quoting the band's lyrics on Twitter.

And the war of words is being conducted by text message - with GNev's former team-mate Rio Ferdinand acting as middle man, passing the pair's messages to each other.

After Noel's insult in Bizarre earlier this week, Gary responded: "Shouldn't you be writing a new album or has your pen run out of ink?" Man City fan Noel replied: "My pen runs on pure gold. Ink's for your daft mates' tattoos."

GNev answered: "Gold? If you take any longer you'll be on UK Gold."

But the final word went to Mr Big: "The thought of you humming my new tunes while combing your 'tache in the mirror makes me want to take another year off. But if you promise not to buy a copy when it comes out I'll get a move on."

It'll die down this weekend. Neither of them have anything to moan about with City in the FA Cup final today and United close to a historic double in the league and Europe. Shame.

It's been good while it lasted.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Liam Gallagher 'Burgled' Richard And Judy

Telly legends Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan reckon that bad-boy rocker Liam Gallagher burgled their house.

Husband and wife duo Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan have suspected Oasis star Liam Gallagher for many years of breaking in.

And they claim that they even confronted Liam about it but he told them he was too wasted to remember.

Telly stars Richard and Judy revealed their suspicions on breakfast radio yesterday.

Richard, 54, said: “We think Liam Gallagher burgled our house, you know.”

While his wife and TV co-star Judy, 62, chipped in: “We’ve asked Liam if it was him and he’s not sure.”

The former presenters were burgled in the middle of the night back in the early 1990s as they slept.

Richard said Liam was “doing a bit of robbing at the time and we were living close to them.”

Richard told Absolute Radio: “We had put it to them that maybe they were the ones who came through our house at 4am in the morning.

“Unfortunately they can’t remember as they were out of it.”

Manchester wide-boy Liam, 38, and his guitarist brother Noel, 43, were expelled from school age 15.

Last night a spokesman for Noel and Liam refused to comment.

Source: www.dailystar.co.uk

Pretty Green Covent Garden Official Opening

Following on from the huge success of the Carnaby Street store, Pretty Green launched its second London pop-up store in Covent Garden. Located in Covent Garden's iconic East Piazza, the new store houses both the Black and Green Label collections and features iconic imagery from Liam’s latest shoot for the SS 11 collection.

Having opened to the public on Saturday 9th April, the store will be officially launched on Thursday 19th May by Liam Gallagher with special guest DJs playing in-store at the exclusive event. We are offering you the chance to win 1 of 5 exclusive VIP invites to the official store opening or £250 worth of Pretty Green vouchers with 5 x £50 vouchers for runners up.

To enter, please complete this simple survey before 11.59pm on Monday 16th May. The survey will take less than 3 minutes of your time, and all information you submit will be confidential.

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Source: www.prettygreen.com