Noel Gallagher is a huge fan of The Smiths – but his love of Morrissey doesn’t extend as far as wearing a hearing aid in his honour.
The former Ooasis star has been for a brain scan as doctors try to get to the bottom of the constant ringing in his ears.
Funnily enough, they told him it could be down to playing a guitar at ear-shatteringly loud volume for the best part of 20 years.
So well done, Harley Street doctors — give yourselves a pat on the back for that diagnosis.
In all seriousness, though — it can be a nasty one.
The Who’s Pete Townshend suffers from tinnitus, as does Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
Speaking on the one and only Andy Goldstien'ss TalkSport show, he explained: “I went for a brain scan. They did find it!
“I’ve got bizarre ringing in my ears. I think it’s just through playing guitar for the last 20 years so I had to sit in a tube in the hospital.
“It’s an accumulation of many things but I’ve had a bloody great time doing it all and if I do eventually die of brain disease it will have been worth it.
“The funny thing is they give you these headphones and I chose classical music.
“It came on and it was the exact music I play to my little kid when he goes to bed. I was in there for 25 minutes.
“It was horrible. I know what the results will be — ‘There is nothing wrong with you’. It’s another way of fleecing money out of you.”
Noel had the hump on Goldstein’s show the other week about the cost of dental hygienists. It sounds more like Saga Radio.
Good old Goldstein, a friend of the column, chipped in with his own story about his bad back.
Noel poked fun at him and sidekick Jason Cundy, calling them the Frank Lampard and Stevie Gerrard of broadcasting.
Andy asked who the singer would rather be and Noel said: “Lampard or Gerrard? Lampard’s got the better bird.”
Christine Bleakley's got her own money as well — which would appeal to Mr Gallagher and his purse strings...
Sinead O'Connor has revealed that she once received a marriage proposal from Noel Gallagher.
The singer's memory was jogged by an interview question from Gallagher's brother Liam, who asked her in this month's issue of Uncut magazine: "You've always been effortlessly cool. How do you manage that?"
O'Connor responded: "Oh, that's sweet. I've never seen myself as cool, but I'm flattered. Actually, Liam's brother Noel once asked me to marry him, just before he married Meg Mathews. He won't remember, as he was off his face at a festival in Amsterdam."
Continuing, O'Connor urged the Gallagher brothers to settle their differences for the sake of their mother Peggy. She said: "I am so glad to hear from Liam because I, as a mammy, am not happy that him and his brother aren't getting along well, and their poor mammy must be very upset. Tell Liam I love him and his brother and I'd like them to get on with each other. Do it for mammy's sake, yer feckers!"
Noel Gallagher wed Meg Mathews in Las Vegas in June 1997, but the pair divorced in January 2001. He subsequently married his longtime partner Sara McDonald in a private ceremony at a New Forest hotel in June 2011. Sinead O'Connor's fourth marriage, to therapist Barry Herridge, came to an end after just 17 days in January 2012.
To read the full interview with Sinead O'Connor, pick up a copy of this month's Uncut magazine, which is available on newsstands now.
Noel Gallagher has invited tPaul Weller to join the bill at Royal Albert Hall.
Paul Weller has joined the line-up of the Teenage Cancer Trust gigs curated by Noel Gallagher and due to take place at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Weller will headline the London venue on March 25 with support on the night coming from Palma Violets.
The gig will be the final show in a run of seven nights of comedy and music put together by the former Oasis guitarist which will see performances from Ryan Adams, Kasabian, Primal Scream, Rizzle Kicks, Labrinth, Russell Brand and Noel Fielding as well as Graham Coxon and Damon Albarn performing together as they support Noel Gallagher.
Speaking about taking part in the Teenage Cancer Trust gigs, Weller says: "I’m looking forward to getting on stage for the final night of Teenage Cancer Trust at Royal Albert Hall. I’ve always supported the charity and have seen first-hand how hard they work and what a huge difference it makes to the kids. When Noel asked me to headline I didn't hesitate."
Tickets for Paul Weller go onsale Friday, February 1 at 9am and are priced from £35.
He famously has a very tumultuous relationship with his brother and Oasis bandmate Noel Gallagher.
But it seems Liam Gallagher is happy to put any animosity between the pair behind him for the sake of Noel’s daughter Anais.
The famous musician was spotted taking his niece and her mother Meg Mathews for lunch on Sunday to help her celebrate her 13th birthday.
The unlikely dinner companions were joined by Liam’s wife Nicole Appleton, their son Gene and Liam’s eldest son Lennon Francis from his first marriage with Patsy Kensit.
Noel Gallagher didn't appear to be have joined them for the family occasion.
The group, which also seemed to include two of the birthday girl’s friends, happily posed for pictures outside Lemonia, a family-run Greek restaurant in Primrose Hill.
Liam’s two sons both opted for bright coloured trousers to help their cousin see in her birthday, while the rest of the family opted for rock ‘n’ roll inspired outfits.
Meg, who split from Noel over a decade ago, was the only member of the group who wore light colours wearing an interesting striped shirt and trousers combo which looked like they had been inspired by pyjamas.
In 2000 Noel and Liam famously fell out after Liam made a derogatory remark about Noel’s then wife Meg, reportedly questioning whether Anais was his legitimate daughter.
The row was just the first of many for the brothers and in 2005 Noel said: ‘He’s my brother but he’s at arm’s length until he apologises for what he’s done.’
In 2009 Noel alleged that Liam came after him with a guitar ‘like an axe’ while the band were in Paris, resulting in Oasis splitting up.
That same year, Liam said: ‘It takes more than blood to be my brother. He doesn’t like me and I don’t like him.’
But now it looks like Liam is extending an olive branch to his brother by taking Anais out for her birthday and it’s clear Meg has no hard feelings towards the rocker.
Anais is signed to leading model agency Select and last year her mother Meg shared a snap of her taken by famous photographer Mario Testino.
Since splitting with his brother and the rest of Oasis, Liam appears to have mellowed somewhat and has been spending his time on his clothing range Pretty Green.
Former Oasis man was among the heaving crowd crammed into the Old Blue Last.
Noel Gallagher was among the crowd that crammed into London's Old Blue Last on Thursday (January 23) to watch The Strypes – you can watch fan shot footage of the gig below.
The gig by the Mercury-signed band, who come from Cavan in Ireland, saw such lengthy queues that the band swiftly added an additional set to avoid disappointing the legions of fans and industry that had thronged to see them.
The band, clad in smart mod suits and with singer Ross Farrelly sporting shades throughout, played energised takes on classic rock and R&B covers including Bo Diddley's 'You Can’t Judge A Book By It's Cover', T-Bone Walker's 'Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just As Bad)' and Muddy Waters' 'Mannish Boy'.
Gallagher is the latest in a string of celebrities to watch the hype-heavy band - once described as "One Direction in mod suits" on account of having only written two original songs - after Elton John caught them live in Brighton and Miles Kane attended another show.
All four members of The Strypes are aged between just 14 and 16 and they have appeared on Ireland's Late Late Show several times in the past year.
The writers of the acclaimed book Thick As Thieves – Personal Situations With The Jam are looking for contributors for their next book - Supersonic – Personal Situations With Oasis 1992 – 96
What they are after is personal accounts of gigs, songs, meetings, what the band mean to you and if they’ve inspired you in any way, changed your life, etc.
They would like you to pick one or two particular memories and if anyone was at Knebworth or Loch Lomond in 96 would like to hear about their personal experience of those monumental gigs.
To get an idea of what we’re compiling is to have a look through Thick As Thieves to show you what we’re looking for.
Also they would like personal photos of rare memorabilia, photos with the band and at gigs with your mates, etc. These photos must be of a hi res quality and 300 DPI or higher.
This invitation is open to people across the globe and not just UK based. Be part of history and this is a book by the fans for the fans.
Supersonic will be released in the Autumn of 2013 on Marshall Cavendish.
Send an email to info@streetsweran.com by February 10th for possible inclusion in the book.
A limited number of tickets are still available for the 2013 Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, which will take place from 19 to 25 March 2013.
Featuring
RYAN ADAMS
KASABIAN
PRIMAL SCREAM
NOEL GALLAGHER
RIZZLE KICKS
DAMON ALBARN & GRAHAM COXON
LABRINTH
BETH ORTON
Plus an evening of comedy with
RUSSELL BRAND
NOEL FIELDING
Tickets for a number of shows are still available from the following sites:
Full list of Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts as follows:
March 2013
Tuesday 19 - Ryan Adams with special guest Beth Orton
Wednesday 20 - An evening of comedy with Russell Brand and Noel Fielding and very special guests
Thursday 21 - Primal Scream
Friday 22 - Kasabian
Saturday 23 - Noel Gallagher, and Damon Albarn & Graham Coxon
Sunday 24 - Rizzle Kicks and Labrinth
Noel Gallagher is a longstanding supporter of the charity, and was asked to get involved in curating the shows by Teenage Cancer Trust patron and The Who front man, Roger Daltrey CBE.
Roger, currently on tour with The Who in America has been the driving force behind the concerts which have raised over £15million for Teenage Cancer Trust since they began in 2000.
This is the first time Roger Daltry has handed over the role of curating the series of concerts.
It's hard to feel threatened by a bloke asking for a scrap in one of John Motson’s cast-off furry coats.
Liam Gallagher had a go at it after a heavy session in London’s Groucho Club – snarling that he wanted a fight with a snapper who caught him stumbling home.
His Beady Eye bandmate Gem Archer kept him out of trouble by hailing a cab – while Liam sunk to his knees for a breather.
Liam’s had some rowdy times at the Groucho, including a night where he blasted Paul Gascoigne with a fire extinguisher.
He had a heavy one even though he’s knocked drink on the head and reckons he’s more spiritual.
Hope he’s praying for forgiveness for that Sixties sheepskin.
You’d think he’d have learnt from the reception he got for the one he wore to the 1996 Brits.
Cherry Red Records is delighted to announce VOLUME#ONE the debut record by Parlour Flames is due for release Spring 2013! Parlour Flames is a musical collaboration between former Oasis rhythm guitarist Bonehead (aka Paul Arthurs) and the Manchester based singer songwriter & poet Vinny Peculiar (aka Alan Wilkes).
Vinny and Bonehead have co-written & produced all the songs on VOLUME#ONE, playing the guitars, basses, pianos and keyboards. The vocals and lyrics were all sang/written by Vinny.
The record features Che Beresford (Badly Drawn Boy) on drums and percussion, Semay Woo on cellos, Anna Zweck (Samson & Delilah) on flute and backing vocals, Bob Marsh (Badly Drawn Boy, I Am Kloot) on trumpets & fugal horn. Ollie Collins alos plays bass on a couple of tracks.
The record was engineered by Dave Fyfe, and produced by Parlour Flames in Boneheads home studio. Parlour Flames were so named by Vinny after watching a TV program on Victorian lifestyles, early performance spaces and the flames of faith and endurance.
The band will play a number of UK gigs in February. Check the dates here.
On the 17th January 2005, Liam Gallagher and Gem Archer performed an acoustic version of Wonderwall for UK Radio Aid to benefit victims of the Asian Tsunami.
A scan of an Oasis fan’s unborn child bears an uncanny likeness to the band’s singer Liam Gallagher.
Musician Alan Turner, 31, was stunned by the resemblance to the Definitely Maybe star.
He said: “I was like, ‘Wow, check the hairdo!’ It looks identical to Liam’s. I’m a huge Oasis fan. We’ve always said if we have a boy we’ll call him Liam.”
Alan and wife Claire, 29, of Dundee, went for a scan at 12 weeks and six days on Monday.
Alan added: “We’re pretty sure it is a boy after seeing the picture.”