Snubbing Rio Ferdinand's A Big Joke Says Noel Gallagher

Rock ’N’ Roller Noel Gallagher believes it’s “a joke” Rio Ferdinand isn’t with the England squad.

The lifelong Man City fan also prefers Man United’s Danny Welbeck to start over Andy Carroll in Wayne Rooney’s absence against France tomorrow.

But he’s breathing a sigh of relief that Eden Hazard chose Chelsea instead of City. “He was absolutely appalling for Belgium. We got away with that one,” he said.

Gallagher, formerly of Oasis, flies off today with his High Flying Birds for a four-gig tour especially designed to stop off in Kiev and Gdansk.

He has also agreed to be a roving reporter for radio station talksport.

Gallagher’s love of City is legendary but he defends Ferdinand’s right to be in the Three Lions squad.

He said: “If you are saying Rio is not one of the top seven defenders in England for ‘footballing reasons’ then someone has to explain why because it’s an absolute joke he is not going.

“I don’t get it. He is a very experienced centre-half and we are missing experienced players. I am pretty confused about it all.”

Gallagher is equally forthright on his choice of strikers to face France.

He added: “With the best will in the world, Andy Carroll is no more than an impact player at international level. I’d start with Welbeck, at least he has played in the Champions League.”

“You can see England winning all their games 1-0 – or getting beat. If we are behind at any time I will be worried, but you never know....”

Source: www.dailystar.co.uk

On This Day In Oasis History...

The videos below are from the 9th of June 2000, Oasis played at the Rock AM Ring in Nuremberg, Germany. At the time Noel Gallagher had decided to quit overseas touring with Oasis.

Guitarist Matt Deighton was bought in. He had performed with Paul Weller and Mother Earth in the past.

Liam Gallagher: 'Stone Roses Are The Best Band In The World'

Liam Gallagher has spoken of his love for The Stone Roses after the first show of their reunion tour.

Speaking to the BBC from the audience of the band's Barcelona show last night (8 June, 2012), Liam Gallagher revealed how important the band are to him, and how the band make him 'feel great'.

"It's like Quadrophenia for me, do you know what I mean? It's a live moment. I've started feeling different man. They're the best band in the world man," he said. "I followed them round when I was sixteen, seventeen. They made me feel great again."

Stone Roses performed a small show in Warrington last month, but will be returning to the UK for a series of live Manchester shows, with support from Liam Gallgher's Beady Eye, among others.

Source: www.gigwise.com

Liam Gallagher Hails Stone Roses Return

It is 16 years since the band the Stone Roses broke up. Last night they were back on stage together in Barcelona for the first show of a reunion tour.

Liam Gallagher, of Oasis fame, was in the audience last night and he spoke to the BBC's Colin Paterson and music journalist Ben Cardew explains why this comeback is so important.

To listen to the interview click here.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Pretty Green's Guess The First Goal Competition Is Back!

The Pretty Green guess the first goal competition is back!

Guess the team and time of the first goal for any Euro 2012 game. Get it right, you win a £10 voucher.

For more details click here.

Win Tickets, Flights And Accommodation To See Beady Eye And The Stone Roses At The Fuji Rocks Festival

Click here for details on how to win a trip to see Beady Eye and The Stone Roses at the Fuji Rocks Festival in Japan.

Watch Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds At The Isle Of Wight Festival On Sky Arts

Sky Arts returns as the broadcast partner of the Isle of Wight Festival. This year Sky will increase its commitment to the festival, broadcasting live for 6 hours a day offering Sky customers a weekend packed full of music across Sky Arts 1, Sky 3D and Sky Go, with a best-of-the fest round-up show on Sky 1.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will play at the festival on June 24th 2012.

This year the festival will be presented by a team of established and familiar music experts and enthusiasts including; Zoe Ball, Jo Whiley, Shaun Keaveny, Tom Ravenscroft, AJ Odudu and Mathew Horne. The team will bring viewers coverage from the main stages as well as interviews backstage and all the gossip from the VIP enclosure.

Sky Arts 1 will be at the heart of the music action, taking in the biggest acts, headlines and longer sets from the Main Stage and Big Top together with the choice to view extra acts and backstage interviews from Sky’s onsite studio via the interactive service. Acts featured at the festival include; Elbow, Example, Tom Petty, Noah & The Whale, Pearl Jam, Biffy Clyro, Tinie Tempah, Jessie J, Labrinth, Madness, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Vaccines and Band of Skulls.

Broadcasting 6 hours a day in 3D on the Sky 3D channel will make this the longest ever non-Sport outside broadcast ever shown on the channel and will bring viewers closer than ever before to the real-life festival experience.

Sky's coverage of the Isle of Wight festival will continue their commitment to innovation and development of their multi-platforms. For the first time, viewers will be able to submit their comments about the live performances and see them featured in-show via an on-screen social media ticker. Two extra feeds will be produced for the red button including a continuously changing 30-minute loop bringing viewers all the best performances from elsewhere on the festival stages.

Sky's partnership with Zeebox will continue with a unique companion second-screen experience where users will be able to instantly download tracks from the performers at the festival as well as enjoy exclusive acoustic performances from some of the weekend's most exciting acts.

Source: skyarts.sky.com

Liam Gallagher Heads To Barcelona To Watch The Stone Roses

Liam Gallagher is in Barcelona this evening, to watch The Stone Roses at Club Razzmatazz.

Last month the singer was in attendance at the bands first gig in sixteen years. Thrilled by what he saw, Gallagher tweeted: "Stone Roses are back... Speechless."

He later described it as "better than sex" and added he is going to as many shows from here on in, and said that the Heaton Park concerts are going to be "biblical".

Beady Eye will support The Stone Roses on June 30th at Heaton Park.

A picture of Liam with a fan can be found on our Twitter page here.

Noel Gallagher A Tip To Tango

Bookies reckon Noel Gallagher is a 5/1 shout to change his mind and sign up for Strictly Come Dancing.

Bizarre revealed yesterday how the Oasis legend had been approached with a “name your price” offer by the BBC.

He said he was “flattered” – but too busy.

He might want to have a bag of sand on himself now though, go out in the first round and buy another mansion in the country.

Noel to appear as a contestant on the next series of Strictly is 5/1, his High Flying Birds to perform on the show is 20/1 and Oasis to perform is 200/1.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Another On This Day In Oasis History...

Below is a video of Noel Gallagher performing the first half of 'Wonderwall' at the Free Tibet concert in New York from June 7th 1997.

In March 2009 'Oasis' were banned from performing in China. The Chinese Government is said to have revoked the band's performance licences, and cancelled the two concerts they were to stage in Beijing and Shanghai in April 2009.

The promoters of the shows say that a decision to cancel them was taken after the Government realised that Noel Gallagher had appeared at a 'Free Tibet' benefit gig in the U.S. In 1997. "The Government deemed that the band are unsuitable to perform to their fans in the Chinese Republic."

On This Day In Oasis History...

The video below is from June 7th 1994, when Oasis performed 'Supersonic' & 'Shakermaker' on Naked City.

Still Time To Vote For Liam Gallagher As NME's Ultimate NME Icon

Still time to vote, or vote again if you have already....

You've been voting in your thousands but now the search for the ultimate NME icon really hots up.

Liam Gallagher is in the final shortlist with Alex Turner, Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain and Morrissey.

Have your say by voting for ONE of the shortlisted artists here.

Noel Gallagher On Rio Ferdinand, Eden Hazard And More

Noel Gallagher also gives his views on England's Euro 2012 chances.

He thinks it's a 'joke' that Rio Ferdinand won't be involved in Poland and Ukraine. He also favours Danny Welbeck to start over Andy Carroll against France in Wayne Rooney's absence.

To listen to the interview click here.

Noel Gallagher Turns Down Strictly Come Dancing

Noel Gallagher has had a few surreal moments in his rock ’n’ roll career.

There was champagne with Tony Blair at Downing Street, the madness of Knebworth in ’96 and a few weeks back he watched his beloved Manchester City rip the Premier League crown from bitter rivals United in injury time on the last day of the football season.

And now the ever-ambitious BBC have given him another — a name-your-price offer for the former Oasis star to appear in sequins on Strictly Come Dancing.

It sounds like total lunacy, but it’s the first thing I’d be happy for my licence fee to be spent on since Meerkat Manor.

Last night High Flying Birds frontman Noel said: “I’m flattered. I’d have done it an’ all as I’ve recently mastered the sticky task of c***** while dancing.

“Sadly though, I’m a bit busy. Maybe next time... ”

Well, it’s not a complete knock-back.

A source at the Beeb added: “Strictly always set their targets extremely high.

“The show gets huge viewing figures and the bookers behind the show are very much of the opinion ‘if you don’t ask, you don’t get’. They knew from the off it was ambitious but they thought it might be something that tickled him.”

Just for one magical moment, imagine Sir Brucie of Forsyth uttering the words: “Nice to see Noel, to see Noel... ”

Then a bit of Bez-esque Wonderwaltz action and Len Goodman offering a critique. Surely followed by a swift, “F*** you” and an Ofcom complaint.

His pal Russell Brand would be proud.

Here’s a suggestion for the Beeb — arrange for a sequined Stone Island jacket and Adidas trainers to be sent to his gaff with a cheque for £1million and you might just be on the right road.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds To Play In Hong Kong This September

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will play in Hong Kong this September.

The concert takes place on September 25th at Star Hall @ KITEC, tickets are priced HK$888 and will go on sale 6th June (Today) via HK Ticketing and Tom Lee Outlets.

Tickets can be purchased in either Chinese or English from www.hkticketing.com.

Oasis, The Beatles, Rihanna, Madonna And More Feature In The UK's Best Selling Singles Chart

The Beatles have held off artist such as Elvis Presley and Madonna to be declared the biggest selling UK singles act since charts began 60 years ago.

The Fab Four notched up 17 number ones during their relatively brief eight year chart domination, but split more than 40 years ago.

But performers whose careers have decades longer in some cases - such as Sir Cliff Richard - have failed to outsell them, a new Radio 2 chart reveals.

A countdown to be broadcast today of the all-time biggest sellers since the singles chart began in 1952 - the year the Queen took the throne - shows The Beatles are still unsurpassed.

Presley, who continued to have strong sales in the past decade thanks to a reissue campaign with tracks such as A Little Less Conversation, is ranked second.

Sir Cliff who has had 124 top 40 hits and 14 number ones finished in third place in the list compiled by the Official Charts Company.

Madonna, who has made the top 40 more than 60 times, is ranked fourth.

There are some surprising entries with Rihanna, who charted for the first time in only 2005 is in tenth place, yet The Rolling Stones - who racked up their first hit in 1963 - make it to only number 13. However, although the wrinkly rockers have continued to release singles over the years, they have failed to dent the top ten since 1981.

Tony Blackburn will count down the chart from 2pm to 5pm which shows US rapper Eminem (placed 18th) is ahead of enduring chart stars such as Sir Tom Jones and U2.

DJ and producer David Guetta (ranked 49) manages to finish ahead of big names such as Coldplay (60) and Duran Duran (51).

Sir Paul McCartney is listed twice for his Beatles years and his solo career (number 11), and George Michael is similarly in the chart twice, for his own hits (21) and as a member of Wham! (43).

Blackburn, who will play each artist's biggest hit in the Bank Holiday show , said: "This chart offers a fascinating look at the past 60 years in music and shows the impact that modern stars like Rihanna and Katy Perry have had.

"The list is really varied and will provide something for everyone. There are definitely a few surprises in store - Coldplay being at 60 for one! It is sure to be an interesting listen and will be a great way to spend the Bank Holiday afternoon."

Radio 2's head of music Jeff Smith said: "This list is intriguing, Adele is missing and we've all forgotten just how huge artists such as Shakin' Stevens, Boney M and UB40 were in the UK in the Seventies and Eighties."

The Top 60:

01. Beatles
02. Elvis Presley
03. Cliff Richard
04. Madonna
05. Michael Jackson
06. Elton John
07. Queen
08. Abba
09. David Bowie
10. Rihanna

11. Paul McCartney
12. Kylie Minogue
13. Rolling Stones
14. Rod Stewart
15. Take That
16. Stevie Wonder
17. Oasis
18. Eminem
19. Whitney Houston

20. Spice Girls
21. George Michael
22. Robbie Williams
23. Bee Gees
24. U2
25. Shakin' Stevens
26. Britney Spears
27. Status Quo
28. Lady Gaga
29. Boyzone

30. Blondie
31. Slade
32. Black Eyed Peas
33. Boney M
34. Westlife
35. Celine Dion
36. Beyonce
37. UB40
38. Olivia Newton John
39. Mariah Carey

40. Tom Jones
41. Madness
42. Police
43. Wham!
44. Phil Collins
45. Diana Ross
46. Jam
47. Bryan Adams
48. Pet Shop Boys
49. David Guetta

50. Adam Ant
51. Duran Duran
52. Frank Sinatra
53. Frankie Goes To Hollywood
54. Prince
55. Katy Perry
56. Wet Wet Wet
57. Everly Brothers
58. Shadows
59. Pink
60. Coldplay

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Another On This Day In Oasis History...

The video below is from June 3rd 2008 when Liam Gallagher appeared on The F Word and stole the show with his no nonsense attitude.

On This Day In Oasis History...

The videos below are from the 3rd June 2005, when Oasis appeared on Bearing & Van Dorp in Holland and performed 'Lyla' and 'Don't Look Back In Anger'.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds 'AKA... What A Life!' Features In New Vauxhall Advert

Vauxhall Motors has launched the sequel to their Home Nations football TV advert.

The song used is AKA... What A Life! by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds is used again, the track was first used exclusively by Vauxhall Motors in the original Home Nations TV advert aired in September 2011.

The advert features past and current members of the England Football Squad, football fans and Vauxhall staff from the Vauxhall Ellesmere Port production facility in Merseyside.

The advert will air before the England versus Belgium friendly on 2nd June 2012.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Announce Italian Dates

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have today announced two dates in Italy, they will play in Bologna and Florence in October.

For more details head over to the Official sites GIGS section now!