The video below is from October 19th 1995, when Oasis appeared on the Late Show With David Letterman and performed Morning Glory.
Alan White
Bonehead
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
The video below is from October 19th 1995, when Oasis appeared on the Late Show With David Letterman and performed Morning Glory.
On This Day In Oasis History...
The video below is from October 19th 1995, when Oasis appeared on the Late Show With David Letterman and performed Morning Glory.
Bonehead
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
The Beatles
Oasis surge through an intimate rehearsal of 1997's "All Around the World" in an exclusive video. The rock icons perform in a tight space decorated with Beatles posters and lined with stacks of Marshall amplifiers.
Singer-guitarist also discusses keeping his kids humble, why his mom is his hero and being unafraid to piss off fans.
Liam Gallagher croons his distinctive, dreamy hooks over Noel Gallagher and Paul Arthurs' tandem distorted guitars, as the camera zooms in and out across the room. While the original album and single version last over nine minutes, fleshed out with ornate orchestrations, this raw, stripped-down take cuts out after the three-minute mark, just as Noel launches into his guitar solo.
"All Around the World" features on the band's third LP, 1998's Be Here Now, recently remastered as part of an expansive reissue featuring numerous extras. The reissue includes the fabled "Mustique demos," 14 tracks recorded on the Caribbean island by Noel Gallagher and producer Owen Morris in 1996.
In a newly filmed interview with music journalist Keith Cameron, Noel reflected on the album as a "missed opportunity" following their classic second album, 1995's (What's the Story) Morning Glory. In particular, the guitarist lamented the original LP's underwhelming mix.
"It is shocking," he said. "All the things you shouldn't do when you’re mixing a record, we were doing tenfold. Really, we shouldn't have mixed it. We should have given it to somebody with a fresh perspective."
Filmmaker Mat Whitecross tells Oasis' triumphant, turbulent story in Oasis: Supersonic, a new documentary that hits American theaters for one night only on October 26th.
Click here to watch the video.
Source: www.rollingstone.com
Watch Early Oasis Footage Of The Band Rehearsing 'All Around The World'
Oasis surge through an intimate rehearsal of 1997's "All Around the World" in an exclusive video. The rock icons perform in a tight space decorated with Beatles posters and lined with stacks of Marshall amplifiers.
Singer-guitarist also discusses keeping his kids humble, why his mom is his hero and being unafraid to piss off fans.
Liam Gallagher croons his distinctive, dreamy hooks over Noel Gallagher and Paul Arthurs' tandem distorted guitars, as the camera zooms in and out across the room. While the original album and single version last over nine minutes, fleshed out with ornate orchestrations, this raw, stripped-down take cuts out after the three-minute mark, just as Noel launches into his guitar solo.
"All Around the World" features on the band's third LP, 1998's Be Here Now, recently remastered as part of an expansive reissue featuring numerous extras. The reissue includes the fabled "Mustique demos," 14 tracks recorded on the Caribbean island by Noel Gallagher and producer Owen Morris in 1996.
In a newly filmed interview with music journalist Keith Cameron, Noel reflected on the album as a "missed opportunity" following their classic second album, 1995's (What's the Story) Morning Glory. In particular, the guitarist lamented the original LP's underwhelming mix.
"It is shocking," he said. "All the things you shouldn't do when you’re mixing a record, we were doing tenfold. Really, we shouldn't have mixed it. We should have given it to somebody with a fresh perspective."
Filmmaker Mat Whitecross tells Oasis' triumphant, turbulent story in Oasis: Supersonic, a new documentary that hits American theaters for one night only on October 26th.
Click here to watch the video.
Source: www.rollingstone.com
Blur
Ewan McGregor
Iggy Pop
Lou Reed
Noel Gallagher
Pulp
Robert Carlyle
Noel Gallagher missed out on featuring on the soundtrack for Trainspotting because he thought the film was about railway enthusiasts, it has emerged.
Director Danny Boyle was said to be desperate for Gallagher and his band Oasis to do a song for the 1996 movie starring Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle and Ewen Bremner.
The soundtrack of the film became a huge hit and featured fellow Britpop bands Blur and Pulp as well as US music stars Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.
However, the singer-songwriter turned down the chance to feature in the film about Edinburgh heroin addicts as he did not want to be associated with a film he thought was about train spotters.
The story was revealed during a question and answer session with Trainspotting producer Andrew Macdonald and costume designer Rachel Fleming at a 20th anniversary screening of the film.
Macdonald said: "Danny is from near Manchester and he was very keen to have Noel Gallagher do something but there was a reason why he didn't do it.
"He came to the launch party in Cannes, but I don't know why he didn't do a piece of music."
Fleming then said: "I met Noel at a thing the other week and he said to me: 'I would have done something, but honestly I thought it was about train spotters. I didn't know.' That's what he actually said."
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Noel Gallagher Snubbed Trainspotting Soundtrack 'As He thought Film Was About Railway Enthusiasts'
Noel Gallagher missed out on featuring on the soundtrack for Trainspotting because he thought the film was about railway enthusiasts, it has emerged.
Director Danny Boyle was said to be desperate for Gallagher and his band Oasis to do a song for the 1996 movie starring Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle and Ewen Bremner.
The soundtrack of the film became a huge hit and featured fellow Britpop bands Blur and Pulp as well as US music stars Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.
However, the singer-songwriter turned down the chance to feature in the film about Edinburgh heroin addicts as he did not want to be associated with a film he thought was about train spotters.
The story was revealed during a question and answer session with Trainspotting producer Andrew Macdonald and costume designer Rachel Fleming at a 20th anniversary screening of the film.
Macdonald said: "Danny is from near Manchester and he was very keen to have Noel Gallagher do something but there was a reason why he didn't do it.
"He came to the launch party in Cannes, but I don't know why he didn't do a piece of music."
Fleming then said: "I met Noel at a thing the other week and he said to me: 'I would have done something, but honestly I thought it was about train spotters. I didn't know.' That's what he actually said."
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Click here to watch a interview with Liam Gallagher who gives his thoughts on a potential Oasis reunion, Noel, Twitter, Manchester City and more.
Liam Gallagher Gives His Thoughts On A Potential Oasis Reunion, Noel, Twitter, Manchester City And More
Click here to watch a interview with Liam Gallagher who gives his thoughts on a potential Oasis reunion, Noel, Twitter, Manchester City and more.
Bonehead
Hugh Grant
Ian Brown
John Lennon
Johnny Vaughan
Jose Mourinho
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Richard Ashcroft
Shaun Ryder
Oasis legend Liam Gallagher has given fans a rare insight into his career, life and mind during a hilarious Q&A session.
Chatting to Radio X’s Johnny Vaughan in front of an intimate audience at the Etihad Stadium, the home of his beloved Manchester City, Liam was on outspoken top form as he explained why he really isn't a proper Manc and gave his thoughts on United boss Jose Mourinho, the scary clown craze, sounding like John Lennon, his favourite cheese (Cheddar), wearing leopard print Ugg slippers and why Oasis isn't getting back together.
Quaffing Taittinger champagne, he also described two of his most rock and roll moments - doing the loop the loop in a private jet over the Golden Gate Bridge and heckling film star Hugh Grant in front of his ex girlfriend Liz Hurley in Los Angeles.
Seated on a plush brown leather sofa, Burnage's finest was joined by Oasis guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs for the Q&A in front an audience of just 200 people, in aid of the Make Some Noise campaign for disadvantaged youngsters by Radio X owners Global.
Fans paid £150 to join the Manchester music icon in the aptly named Legends Lounge.
Earlier this month the rocker flew in to Manchester for a premiere in London for a special screening of the documentary film Supersonic.
Here are some of the highlights of the Radio X Q&A:
On Jose Mourinho (who he described as a "little ****")
"He already looks like it's the end of the season."
Brother Noel and why Oasis isn't getting back together.
"For someone who washed his hands of it he's the one banging on about it.
"I'm ready to go but our kid bangs on like I've stabbed his cat or summat. The thing is he wants to be a solo star. The reason why the band isn't back together is because Noel needs to be surrounded by yes men and I ain't one.
"People need to stop asking him when the band is getting back together. He'll get bored so stop asking him."
The scary clown craze.
"I think they're alright man. I don't mind 'em. I like a clown. Some of them put a lot of effort in."
On THAT scene in Supersonic when the band performed badly because of crystal meth.
"I enjoyed myself. That **** happened a lot."
Brotherly love.
"I remember being drunk as a 15-year-old. I came in at 11pm, couldn't find the lights so ****** all over his stereo."
Singing style.
"I sound like John Lennon. I get more power from not holding the microphone."
The longest he has ever stayed up for.
"The 90s"
Favourite footwear.
"I've got Uggs. They're leopard print and they're the best ******* slippers, slippers when you want to get locked out of the door."
On not being a proper Manc
"I wouldn't say I'm a Manc. I've lived in London 20 years. I'm a universal dream."
The best band frontman, apart from himself of course.
"Richard Ashcroft is pretty cool and Ian Brown is fantastic. And Shaun Ryder is mega."
Being banned by Cathay Pacific flights over a row about a scone.
"I woke up and everyone was eating a scone. I didn't have a scone or a pickaxe."
To donate £10 to Global’s Make Some Noise, text NOISE to 70070. Find out more by visiting www.makesomenoise.com or following us on Twitter @makenoise.
Source: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Liam Gallagher On Noel, Oasis, Jose Mourinho, Richard Ashcroft And More
Oasis legend Liam Gallagher has given fans a rare insight into his career, life and mind during a hilarious Q&A session.
Chatting to Radio X’s Johnny Vaughan in front of an intimate audience at the Etihad Stadium, the home of his beloved Manchester City, Liam was on outspoken top form as he explained why he really isn't a proper Manc and gave his thoughts on United boss Jose Mourinho, the scary clown craze, sounding like John Lennon, his favourite cheese (Cheddar), wearing leopard print Ugg slippers and why Oasis isn't getting back together.
Quaffing Taittinger champagne, he also described two of his most rock and roll moments - doing the loop the loop in a private jet over the Golden Gate Bridge and heckling film star Hugh Grant in front of his ex girlfriend Liz Hurley in Los Angeles.
Seated on a plush brown leather sofa, Burnage's finest was joined by Oasis guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs for the Q&A in front an audience of just 200 people, in aid of the Make Some Noise campaign for disadvantaged youngsters by Radio X owners Global.
Fans paid £150 to join the Manchester music icon in the aptly named Legends Lounge.
Earlier this month the rocker flew in to Manchester for a premiere in London for a special screening of the documentary film Supersonic.
Here are some of the highlights of the Radio X Q&A:
On Jose Mourinho (who he described as a "little ****")
"He already looks like it's the end of the season."
Brother Noel and why Oasis isn't getting back together.
"For someone who washed his hands of it he's the one banging on about it.
"I'm ready to go but our kid bangs on like I've stabbed his cat or summat. The thing is he wants to be a solo star. The reason why the band isn't back together is because Noel needs to be surrounded by yes men and I ain't one.
"People need to stop asking him when the band is getting back together. He'll get bored so stop asking him."
The scary clown craze.
"I think they're alright man. I don't mind 'em. I like a clown. Some of them put a lot of effort in."
On THAT scene in Supersonic when the band performed badly because of crystal meth.
"I enjoyed myself. That **** happened a lot."
Brotherly love.
"I remember being drunk as a 15-year-old. I came in at 11pm, couldn't find the lights so ****** all over his stereo."
Singing style.
"I sound like John Lennon. I get more power from not holding the microphone."
The longest he has ever stayed up for.
"The 90s"
Favourite footwear.
"I've got Uggs. They're leopard print and they're the best ******* slippers, slippers when you want to get locked out of the door."
On not being a proper Manc
"I wouldn't say I'm a Manc. I've lived in London 20 years. I'm a universal dream."
The best band frontman, apart from himself of course.
"Richard Ashcroft is pretty cool and Ian Brown is fantastic. And Shaun Ryder is mega."
Being banned by Cathay Pacific flights over a row about a scone.
"I woke up and everyone was eating a scone. I didn't have a scone or a pickaxe."
To donate £10 to Global’s Make Some Noise, text NOISE to 70070. Find out more by visiting www.makesomenoise.com or following us on Twitter @makenoise.
Source: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Johnny Vaughan
Liam Gallagher
The Oasis man gave Johnny Vaughan his verdict on the craze during Radio X’s Evening In Conversation with...
Liam Gallagher has given his opinion on the killer clown craze, deciding that they're "all right".
When asked by Johnny Vaughan what he thinks of the recent spate of clown-based pranks sweeping the UK, the Manchester man said: "I think they're all right. I like a clown”.
He added: "I don’t find them funny, but some of them put a lot of time and effort in. I'd rather have a clown than the back end of a donkey.”
Applying his Rock N' Roll, all-or-nothing approach to the craze, the Some Might Say singer added: “If you’re going to be a fucking clown be a proper fucking clown. Don’t be half a clown.
“I think leave the clowns alone”.
The former Oasis singer was speaking with Johnny Vaughan at Radio X’s Evening In Conversation With, which took place tonight (Sunday 16 October) Manchester’s Etihad Stadium.
Source: radiox.co.uk
Liam Gallagher On The Killer Clown Craze
The Oasis man gave Johnny Vaughan his verdict on the craze during Radio X’s Evening In Conversation with...
Liam Gallagher has given his opinion on the killer clown craze, deciding that they're "all right".
When asked by Johnny Vaughan what he thinks of the recent spate of clown-based pranks sweeping the UK, the Manchester man said: "I think they're all right. I like a clown”.
He added: "I don’t find them funny, but some of them put a lot of time and effort in. I'd rather have a clown than the back end of a donkey.”
Applying his Rock N' Roll, all-or-nothing approach to the craze, the Some Might Say singer added: “If you’re going to be a fucking clown be a proper fucking clown. Don’t be half a clown.
“I think leave the clowns alone”.
The former Oasis singer was speaking with Johnny Vaughan at Radio X’s Evening In Conversation With, which took place tonight (Sunday 16 October) Manchester’s Etihad Stadium.
Source: radiox.co.uk
Johnny Vaughan
Liam Gallagher
Oasis
The former Oasis frontman told Johnny Vaughan about positives of sharing the stage at Radio X’s Evening In Conversation event..
Liam Gallagher has revealed why he prefers to be in a band.
Speaking to Johnny Vaughan at Radio X's Evening In Conversation, the Oasis man revealed: “There’s nothing better than being in a fucking band."
He went on: "You can do your solo records, you can be wherever you want, but when you're in a band and you're playing your music to four, three geezers playing back to you, there's no better feeling.
"Just doing it on your own and playing back to yourself, yeah cool, you're going to get a hard on, but there’s nothing better than watching four of your mates all together thinking 'fucking hell this is stonking.'”
He concluded: "I don't give a fuck what anyone says. There's nothing better than being in a fucking band."
The former Oasis singer was speaking with Johnny Vaughan at Radio X’s Evening In Conversation With, which took place on Sunday (16 October) Manchester’s Etihad Stadium.
The event, which sold out in minutes, helped raise thousands of pounds for Global’s Make Some Noise , which helps youngsters and their families across the UK living with illness, disability or lack of opportunity.
Global’s Make Some Noise was created by Global in 2014 to give a voice to charities that struggle to get heard. The national grant-giving charity supports projects that help disadvantaged youngsters by raising money and crucially giving them a platform to tell their story to millions of people.
Source: radiox.co.uk
Liam Gallagher: “There’s Nothing Better Than Being In A Band"
The former Oasis frontman told Johnny Vaughan about positives of sharing the stage at Radio X’s Evening In Conversation event..
Liam Gallagher has revealed why he prefers to be in a band.
Speaking to Johnny Vaughan at Radio X's Evening In Conversation, the Oasis man revealed: “There’s nothing better than being in a fucking band."
He went on: "You can do your solo records, you can be wherever you want, but when you're in a band and you're playing your music to four, three geezers playing back to you, there's no better feeling.
"Just doing it on your own and playing back to yourself, yeah cool, you're going to get a hard on, but there’s nothing better than watching four of your mates all together thinking 'fucking hell this is stonking.'”
He concluded: "I don't give a fuck what anyone says. There's nothing better than being in a fucking band."
The former Oasis singer was speaking with Johnny Vaughan at Radio X’s Evening In Conversation With, which took place on Sunday (16 October) Manchester’s Etihad Stadium.
The event, which sold out in minutes, helped raise thousands of pounds for Global’s Make Some Noise , which helps youngsters and their families across the UK living with illness, disability or lack of opportunity.
Global’s Make Some Noise was created by Global in 2014 to give a voice to charities that struggle to get heard. The national grant-giving charity supports projects that help disadvantaged youngsters by raising money and crucially giving them a platform to tell their story to millions of people.
Source: radiox.co.uk
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
The former Oasis frontman revealed all to Johnny Vaughan at Radio X’s Evening In Conversation with..
Liam Gallagher has opened up about the possibility of an Oasis reunion, suggesting it's down to his estranged brother and former bandmate, Noel.
Asked by Radio X's Johnny Vaughan who would have to die to get Oasis back together, he replied: "This is a serious question and i’m not bringing the mood down.
"Our kid's going around like i’ve stabbed his fucking cat. He wants to be in a solo band."
Talking about his recent exploits on social media, the Wonderwall singer added: "If people think me having a dig on Twitter is what’s stopping the band getting back together, they’re mad.
"If they want the band to get back together they’ll have to ask our kid. It’s down to our kid."
The former Oasis singer was speaking with Johnny Vaughan at Radio X’s Evening In Conversation With, which took place tonight (Sunday 16 October) Manchester’s Etihad Stadium.
The event, which sold out in minutes, helped raise thousands of pounds for Global’s Make Some Noise , which helps youngsters and their families across the UK living with illness, disability or lack of opportunity.
Global’s Make Some Noise was created by Global in 2014 to give a voice to charities that struggle to get heard. The national grant-giving charity supports projects that help disadvantaged youngsters by raising money and crucially giving them a platform to tell their story to millions of people.
Source: radiox.co.uk
Liam Gallagher On Oasis Return
The former Oasis frontman revealed all to Johnny Vaughan at Radio X’s Evening In Conversation with..
Liam Gallagher has opened up about the possibility of an Oasis reunion, suggesting it's down to his estranged brother and former bandmate, Noel.
Asked by Radio X's Johnny Vaughan who would have to die to get Oasis back together, he replied: "This is a serious question and i’m not bringing the mood down.
"Our kid's going around like i’ve stabbed his fucking cat. He wants to be in a solo band."
Talking about his recent exploits on social media, the Wonderwall singer added: "If people think me having a dig on Twitter is what’s stopping the band getting back together, they’re mad.
"If they want the band to get back together they’ll have to ask our kid. It’s down to our kid."
The former Oasis singer was speaking with Johnny Vaughan at Radio X’s Evening In Conversation With, which took place tonight (Sunday 16 October) Manchester’s Etihad Stadium.
The event, which sold out in minutes, helped raise thousands of pounds for Global’s Make Some Noise , which helps youngsters and their families across the UK living with illness, disability or lack of opportunity.
Global’s Make Some Noise was created by Global in 2014 to give a voice to charities that struggle to get heard. The national grant-giving charity supports projects that help disadvantaged youngsters by raising money and crucially giving them a platform to tell their story to millions of people.
Source: radiox.co.uk
Johnny Vaughan
Liam Gallagher
Fucking hell Johnny Vaughan what a determined young chap need a lie down after that old chin wag
Liam Gallagher's Latest Tweet...
Fucking hell Johnny Vaughan what a determined young chap need a lie down after that old chin wag
Liam Gallagher
To all you hairdressers out there cut my hair what to be like you bunch of fucking squares Dermot Declan Donald don't think so
Liam Gallagher's Latest Tweet...
To all you hairdressers out there cut my hair what to be like you bunch of fucking squares Dermot Declan Donald don't think so
Oasis
Pete McKee
Pete McKee was recently asked by Oasis to create a poster for 'Chasing The Sun' the upcoming exhibition about the band in Manchester.
Running from 14th – 25th October, the Manchester exhibition will be held at Old Granada Studios, showcasing rare and iconic photos, artefacts and memorabilia from the early years of Oasis. The collection will be even more extensive than at the previous London and Tokyo shows!
The exhibition will be open daily from noon to 7pm, with the exception on Sundays when doors will close at 6pm. Admission is free.
The poster is a celebration of that early band line-up and will be available to purchase from the exhibition and now online on the official store here.
New Oasis Artwork By Pete Mckee On Sale Now From The Official Store
Pete McKee was recently asked by Oasis to create a poster for 'Chasing The Sun' the upcoming exhibition about the band in Manchester.
Running from 14th – 25th October, the Manchester exhibition will be held at Old Granada Studios, showcasing rare and iconic photos, artefacts and memorabilia from the early years of Oasis. The collection will be even more extensive than at the previous London and Tokyo shows!
The exhibition will be open daily from noon to 7pm, with the exception on Sundays when doors will close at 6pm. Admission is free.
The poster is a celebration of that early band line-up and will be available to purchase from the exhibition and now online on the official store here.
Andy Bell
chris Sharrock
Gem Archer
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
The video below is from October 16th 2008, when Oasis played at Wembley Arena in London.
On This Day In Oasis History...
The video below is from October 16th 2008, when Oasis played at Wembley Arena in London.
Debbie Gwyther
Liam Gallagher
Click here for a number of pictures of Liam Gallagher and his girlfriend Debbie attending Manchester City's game yesterday.
Gallery: Liam Gallagher Attending Manchester City's Game With Everton Yesterday
Click here for a number of pictures of Liam Gallagher and his girlfriend Debbie attending Manchester City's game yesterday.
Ian Brown
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Fucking hell man is it me or has every 1 turned into a massive cunt where's me bunker as I fucking woz LG x
Yargo
Yargo giving me everything LG x
Ian brown eat your hear out
Richie havens of mcr LG X
Go to sleep you bunch of squares it's Saturday night you can tell the NGHFB fans from the REAL OASiS FANS
Fan boys Girl Scouts ooh ooh bed that's the problem with this country you bunch of fucking bed heads
Bed heads
LG don't support LG x
Help yargo go in peace brothers n sisters LG x
Yargo help live Liverpool 1998 get it down your neck proper LG x
Little fan boys to scared to show there chops NGHFB son of the SCUM
Wakey wakey rise n shine you've had your FUN and I've had mine LG x
We were this we were that I was great I'm still great fuck of you little toad money money money that's you ABBA aka NG
Liam Gallagher's Latest Tweets...
Fucking hell man is it me or has every 1 turned into a massive cunt where's me bunker as I fucking woz LG x
Yargo
Yargo giving me everything LG x
Ian brown eat your hear out
Richie havens of mcr LG X
Go to sleep you bunch of squares it's Saturday night you can tell the NGHFB fans from the REAL OASiS FANS
Fan boys Girl Scouts ooh ooh bed that's the problem with this country you bunch of fucking bed heads
Bed heads
LG don't support LG x
Help yargo go in peace brothers n sisters LG x
Yargo help live Liverpool 1998 get it down your neck proper LG x
Little fan boys to scared to show there chops NGHFB son of the SCUM
Wakey wakey rise n shine you've had your FUN and I've had mine LG x
We were this we were that I was great I'm still great fuck of you little toad money money money that's you ABBA aka NG
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
You can now watch Noel’s full interview with Keith Cameron, where he chats about the writing and recording of 'Be Here Now’!
'Be He Now’, originally released in 1997, was the fastest selling album on release in UK history. The remastered version, which includes Mustique demos and other rarities, is out today.
In Depth Interview With Noel Gallagher About Oasis' 'Be Here Now' Album
You can now watch Noel’s full interview with Keith Cameron, where he chats about the writing and recording of 'Be Here Now’!
'Be He Now’, originally released in 1997, was the fastest selling album on release in UK history. The remastered version, which includes Mustique demos and other rarities, is out today.
Liam Gallagher
Scary clown buying milk last seen in waitrose Maida Vale call the cops as you were LG x
Liam Gallagher's Latest Tweet...
Scary clown buying milk last seen in waitrose Maida Vale call the cops as you were LG x
Liam Gallagher
Mat Whitehouse
Oasis
The Beatles
Liam Gallagher: 'Oasis did in three years what took The Beatles eight'
Liam Gallagher has again compared Oasis to The Beatles, saying that the band achieved the same level of success and impact but in a much quicker time.
The former Beady Eye frontman was interviewed in Little White Lies by Mat Whitecross, director of the new Oasis documentary Supersonic.
When Whitecross mentions how Oasis went from being signed to headlining Knebworth in just three years, Gallagher replied: "What we did in three took the Beatles eight. Good, y’know, fuckin’ rightly so. I thought we were the bollocks and I thought we’d be doing that all over the world.
"I thought America would buy it, everyone would buy it… But that my friend is cocaine for you."
When asked why Oasis didn't crack America with as much success as they did the rest of the world, Gallagher replied: "I don’t know man, they like all the razzmatazz don’t they and we weren’t given them any of that. They thought we were vaginas and they didn’t know how to handle us so it was move along boys y’know what I mean.
"But I’m fuckin’ glad about it. We could’ve gone over there and married an American actress and got a house in Malibu and started wearing biker jackets and pointy shoes and all that shit."
Source: www.nme.com
Liam Gallagher: 'Oasis Did In Three Years What Took The Beatles Eight'
Liam Gallagher: 'Oasis did in three years what took The Beatles eight'
Liam Gallagher has again compared Oasis to The Beatles, saying that the band achieved the same level of success and impact but in a much quicker time.
The former Beady Eye frontman was interviewed in Little White Lies by Mat Whitecross, director of the new Oasis documentary Supersonic.
When Whitecross mentions how Oasis went from being signed to headlining Knebworth in just three years, Gallagher replied: "What we did in three took the Beatles eight. Good, y’know, fuckin’ rightly so. I thought we were the bollocks and I thought we’d be doing that all over the world.
"I thought America would buy it, everyone would buy it… But that my friend is cocaine for you."
When asked why Oasis didn't crack America with as much success as they did the rest of the world, Gallagher replied: "I don’t know man, they like all the razzmatazz don’t they and we weren’t given them any of that. They thought we were vaginas and they didn’t know how to handle us so it was move along boys y’know what I mean.
"But I’m fuckin’ glad about it. We could’ve gone over there and married an American actress and got a house in Malibu and started wearing biker jackets and pointy shoes and all that shit."
Source: www.nme.com
Oasis
Oasis' remastered 'Be Here Now' is out today, it's available in stores or you can order your copy/download/ stream it here.
Oasis' Remastered 'Be Here Now' Is In Stores Today
Oasis' remastered 'Be Here Now' is out today, it's available in stores or you can order your copy/download/ stream it here.
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