Video: Liam Gallagher: On His Show In Manchester

The former Oasis man has been telling Radio X about his first solo live show and how “people shouldn’t stay at home in fear”.

Liam Gallagher has admitted that it was important that he put on a good performance for his first solo live show in Manchester following the terrorist attacks in the city.

The former Oasis man launched his solo career with a gig at the O2 Ritz - just over a week after 22 people were killed in a bombing at the Manchester Arena, following an Ariana Grande.
Speaking to Radio X’s Johnny Vaughan this morning (1 June), Liam said of the homecoming gig: “It was a mad one - and obviously really emotional.

“I just wanted to put on a good performance, because of what had happened. As much as I enjoyed it, I just wanted to do well, do you know what I mean?

“[The gig] went really quick, you couldn’t hear nothing… so I’m not sure if it was one of our best. But sometimes the emotion comes through, the occasion isn’t about playing great or singing great, it’s just about being there, you know what I mean?

“Listen, I live down here in London, I’ve lived down here for 20 years, my kids are down here. My heart’s in Manchester always will be, I will always be a Manc, as they say.”

Speaking as a huge benefit show was announced for the city’s Emirates Old Trafford Stadium on Sunday 4 June, featuring Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and Coldplay, Liam added: “Massive respect for the people that came out. It’s good to get back in the saddle, to get back in and not stay at home in fear, you know what I mean?”

Tickets for the One Love Manchester concert, which takes place at the Emirates Old Trafford on Sunday 4 June, will be Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams, Take That, Niall Horan, Miley Cyrus and Usher. Tickets for the show are on sale now. Radio X will be providing live coverage of the event.

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Source: radiox.co.uk

Noel Gallagher Complains He's Been Cut From Russell Brand Film 'Second Coming'

Noel Gallagher makes some typically acerbic asides as part of his contribution to the forthcoming documentary about his friend, Russell Brand, but now the Flying Birds frontman is complaining that he's been cut from the film.

Noel, who has contributed to 'Russell Brand: Second Coming' following Russell's transformation from Hollywood aspiring film star to London-based activist and author, told Metro earlier this week, "I'm assuming my bit is the best thing in it, which is why they cut it. I won't be going to see it."

However, the High Flying Birds frontman has got it wrong, with his bon mots on his friend's brief marriage to pop star Katy Perry remaining, as he says, remaining very much part of the film. And, as our clip reveals, some of his best lines have not been forgotten...

Noel, who used to appear regularly on Russell's radio show when he was still employed by the BBC, tells a story from when the comedian was freshly married to Katy, and phoned him, asking for advice on what to do if he and his new bride wanted to watch different channels on television.

The film's director Ondi Timoner followed Russell for the best part of two years, as he gave up his Hollywood life in search of something more meaningful, a journey that brought him back to London, to the corridors of Westminster, the streets of East London and into confrontation on 'Newsnight' as he shared his own history with drugs to campaign for decriminalisation, and then spoke about the need for revolution of the political process.

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Source: www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

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Noel Gallagher On Oasis, Liam, Blur, Mick Jagger, Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian And More

Noel Gallagher is putting his past behind him, releasing a new solo album, ruling out a reunion with his brother Liam and even being nice about one-time arch-rivals Blur.

Oasis split five years ago after nearly two decades of fractious sibling rivalry between guitarist Noel and his younger brother Liam, the band’s frontman.

“I haven’t seen him for about five months but we text quite a lot. It’s usually him insulting me,” laughs Gallagher, during an interview with AFP in London.

Liam’s post-Oasis band Beady Eye recently broke up as well but he is quick to dismiss any suggestion of a reunion with his 42-year-old brother. “The answer is no,” he says.

His new album “Chasing Yesterday”, his second since the band split, is released on March 2 and features his signature combination of layered guitars and elliptical lyrics.

The star is full of enthusiasm for the life of a solo artist, perhaps recalling the arguments and dramas which accompanied Oasis’s global success, selling 60 million albums and scoring hits like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back In Anger”.

“It’s more rewarding, it’s more fulfilling. I like being in charge of everything,” he says. “I just write songs and I collect the songs together and I make an album out of them.”

Best singers are ‘wild animals’ 

Gallagher is now a 47-year-old family man with three children who is more likely to be found watching his beloved Manchester City than indulging a rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle.

His legendary bile towards musicians whose work he does not rate has not diminished with age.

“Beyonce, not for me. My wife loves her but she’s got no taste. Katy Perry? Even my daughter hates her and she’s 15. Sam Smith? Not for me,” he says.

“Traditional rock stars are like wild animals Mick Jagger or my brother,” he adds.

“They don’t give a fuck. Modern rock stars, Alex Turner (of Arctic Monkeys) or Serge from Kasabian, they do give a fuck, they care about their hair style, they care about what they think.”

He is more forgiving towards Oasis’s old Britpop rivals Blur, who this month announced their first new album in 12 years, “The Magic Whip”.

“I think it will probably be very good if it in any way represents what Damon (Albarn, Blur’s frontman) has been doing recently,” Gallagher says.

“Old groups are great but what really lets old groups down, they don’t fucking write good songs any more.”

He does not even rule out working with Albarn in future.

“I would like to. We’re both gonna be busy boys for the next couple of years. But you never know,” he says.

Source: AFP

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Noel Gallagher Offered Lifetime Supply Of Tennent’s Lager

Noel Gallagher has been offered a lifetime supply of Tennent’s Lager after the rocker declared his love for the drink during a night of partying in the Highlands.

The ex-Oasis star and his Scots wife Sara MacDonald joined pal Kate Moss and a host of other A-list celebrities to celebrate the 40th birthday of former supermodel Rose Ferguson with a Burns Supper at the Banffshire hotel on Saturday.

And yesterday morning Noel appeared at the doors of Craigellachie Hotel clutching a pint of Tennent’s Lager and declared: "I just stuck to the Tennent's Lager. It's the best beer in the world - I'd like a lifetime's supply".

The other guests managed to almost wipe out the hotel’s supply of whisky the night before.

Noel liked it so much, he even organised his own carry-out, taking home a pint when his chauffeured car picked him up at the end of the night.

In response, Tennent’s has now offered to set up a bar within the singer's home, opening a dedicated 'Live Forever' hotline for the singer so that deliveries can be made whenever he runs out.

Jane Cannon, Marketing Manager for Tennent's Lager said: "Some Might Say it's the ultimate rock and roll gift for Noel - his very own bar, which will always be fully stocked. We've nicknamed it the 'Lager Supernova' and I'm sure it will help to host more than a few epic parties once it's installed."

Last year, Katy Perry ordered crates of Tennent's Lager to be sent to her record label in LA.

Source: www.scotlandnow.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Noel Gallagher Had A Bet On For How Long Russell Brand's Marriage Would Last

His divorce from Katy Perry was a long drawn out affair, but it seems Russell Brand is now able to laugh at his short marriage.

The comic was happy to use the topic for entertainment purposes as he ended his exile from radio and returned with a special show on Monday night.

Amongst the many jokes, Russell, 37, discovered that his friends and co-hosts, Noel Gallagher, Matt Morgan and Trevor Lock had all had bets on how long his marriage would last.

Joking around on the XFM show, which was being broadcast in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, Russell listened as his friends mocked his time with Katy.

Trevor began the comical assault by giving a review of Russell's entrance to the wedding on the back of an elephant.

However, before he could begin he stated that he knew the marriage lasted exactly 14 months because some of the guys had a sweepstake going.

Then in his best funny voice Brand added: 'Marriage is a sacred bond that can last 14 months.'

Poking fun at his shambles of a marriage wasn't the only thing up for discussion as his grand entrance to the ceremony was ridiculed.

Trevor said: 'I was just going to quickly culturally review one part of your wedding. We talked about this, I can't do the whole wedding, well parts of it anyway, or the marriage.

'It was a lovely moment it was the bit in a wedding where man usually walks into a church.

'In Russell's world it was a sort of solemn dignified journey on an elephant it was about 20ft.

'You came in on an a elephant with a whole crowd of people watching, you didn't smile and wave at anyone, and you came in with a solemn studied look.'

The jesting continued as Trevor said: 'The thing is when you're on a elephant you have to get off a elephant to do the wedding.

'The whole platform tips really badly forward... and then you're helped off the elephant by a whole team.'

Brand added: 'That marriage was shaky from the get go.'

Click here to see a number of pictures from the show.

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

Noel Gallagher On Beady Eye, Katy Perry And Meeting His Heroes

Matt Pinfield talks to Noel Gallagher about Beady Eye, Katy Perry and meeting his heroes.

The videos are ones that I posted the other day from the 120 Minutes website, they were not visible to visitors outside the US.

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Noel Gallagher Wishes Katy Perry Could Be His Family's Nanny

Noel Gallagher wishes Katy Perry could be his family's nanny.

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Noel Gallagher Hires Lime Wood Hotel For Lavish Wedding

Noel Gallagher is set to marry publicist Sara MacDonald at the lavish Lime Wood Hotel in the New Forest today.

The couple – who have two children together – have been an item since meeting at Space nightclub, Ibiza, 11 years ago.

They arrived at the venue shortly after 1pm yesterday in a silver Mercedes people carrier with blacked-out side windows.

Noel, whose hits include Don’t Look Back in Anger and Wonderwall, could be seen sitting in the front of the vehicle, nervously biting his nails.

They are thought to have paid £60,000 to secure exclusive use of the 29-room hotel for yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Security was tight as smartly dressed guards were called in to man the gate at the end of a quarter of a mile long driveway leading to the venue.

Pop singer Katy Perry and her husband Russell Brand are expected to be among the guests but Noel’s brother Liam is unlikely to attend.

Noel, 44, had said he hoped Liam would attend even though they have reportedly not spoken since a bust-up before a Paris concert in August 2009.

But he is currently touring the United States with his new band Beady Eye and is due to play in Chicago on the same day as the wedding.

The plush venue is just over a mile outside Lyndhurst and has suites costing up to £725 a night.

In January last year model Sophie Dahl married singer Jamie Cullum at the stunning Regency country house originally established as a hunting lodge in the 13th century.

Source: www.dailyecho.co.uk

Noel Gallagher To Marry Today

Noel Gallagher will wed long-term partner Sara MacDonald today, it's been reported that the venue is the five-star Lime Wood Hotel, near ­Lyndhurst, Hants.

Russell Brand, Katy Perry and actor Johnny Depp are said to be guests at the 29-bedroom country house.

Oasis Fan Katy Perry

Katy Perry has revealed that she is a fan of Oasis.

The 'California Gurls' singer - who got engaged to comedian Russell Brand in India on New Year's Eve (31.12.09) following a whirlwind romance - admits she loves the defunct rock bands work, even if she doesn't know all of their records yet.

Russell is a close friend of Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher, which Katy admits has influenced her taste in music.

She said: "I've met Noel Gallagher a few times but we haven't been in London a lot recently. I'm a big fan of Oasis, though I don't know the catalogue front to back."

The British funnyman has even been keeping his fiancee up-to-date on the controversial rockers' long running feud with rival band Blur so she didn't embarrass herself in front of either Noel or his estranged brother Liam Gallagher.

She explained to Q magazine: "Russell schooled me on that whole battle between Oasis and the Blur, so at least I wasn't going to make a faux pas there."

The American beauty also revealed she loves the different accents British rockers have- even when they are swearing.

She said: "They're like different dialects, but when you check it out, they're all just cursing a lot but basically saying the same thing."

Source: www.contactmusic.com

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