Liam Gallagher On Paul Weller

Liam Gallagher has spoken to the NME Gold about Paul Weller, he said that he was into a lot of his stuff and that in the 90s he was madder than me and Noel put together.

He said "My other brother Paul was more into The Jam, when we were all living at home. He was massive on them. I really like The Jam as well, but I remember when he came out with his solo stuff, that was what I really got into, when he was doing 'Into Tomorrow' and things like that. After that I was into a lot of his stuff. I remember I went to see him at the Apollo with Steve Cradock around 'Wild Wood' and it was amazing. Amazing voice, amazing songs. He Looked like an honorary Manc at the time. I thought he looked really cool. I like him then, I still like him now. All his new stuff is great: that thing he did for that boxing film recently (Jawbone), mega. we hung around him a lot, obviously, when Oasis kicked off".

He added "He was Noel's mate, but I got on with him, without a doubt, top geezer. he used to tell me to keep writing songs, keep going with it, and he always into my voice. I think. He digs it. And he was mad as fuck. In the 90s he was madder than me and Noel put together, I'm telling you: he was wild."

Damon Minchella On Turning Down An Offer To Join Oasis

In an exclusive interview with Damon Minchella, we asked former Ocean Colour Scene bassist about turning down Oasis.

He said: "Well ... Yes. When Guigsy left the band, Noel asked me to join. We were doing ... well (he explains) Liam Gallagher and Steve Cradock had done that Carnation thing so we were travelling to TOTP together, and they asked me then to join the band but I was told I could not continue with Paul Weller or Ocean Colour Scene of course. I was doing something else with Weller and OCS and I was happy there so my wife at the time also advised me not to do it. So I finally decided to turn their offer down. Financially, not a very good decision I suppose (Damon laughs) but spiritually probably a good thing.

Read the full interview with Minchella here.

Source: www.kulbritania.com

Noel Gallagher To Appear On The New Paul Weller Album ‘Saturns Pattern’

Noel Gallagher has told the Telegraph Magazine that he recorded something for Paul Weller's new album ‘Saturns Pattern’ two weeks ago at the Modfather's Black Barn Studios in Surrey.

He said the track is 'f*cking great', the album will be released on May 11th and is the follow-up to Weller's 2012's 'Sonik Kicks'.

Other musicians on the record include Steve Cradock, Andy Crofts, Ben Gordelier, Steve Pilgrim, Syd Arthur and The Strypes' Josh McClorey.

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Noel Gallagher Praises Paul Weller's Generosity Towards His Fans

Noel Gallagher has recalled a story in which Paul Weller gave a fan the shirt off his back.

The revelation comes as part of a new video, see above, in which a number of musicians talk about their memories of Weller. Paul McCartney also features and speaks about his appreciation of Weller's ability to adapt with the times and change his musical style on a regular basis. Miles Kane and Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Cradock, Weller's long-time musical collaborator, also appear.

Telling his own story, Noel Gallagher says: "I've seen a kid come up to him once and say, at a pub outside ours, I really like that shirt and he just took it off and gave it him and then sat in the pub topless, yep, then sat in the pub topless for the rest of the day."

 alking about the changing status of his relationship from fan to friend with Weller, Noel continues: "Once you've had to throw someone out of your house a couple of times at 7 in the morning, and you know, nearly got in fights with them, that kind of thing ceases to exist anymore and it's like, you know, you're kind of his mate."

Weller released his latest compilation album, 'More Modern Classics', featuring tracks from the past 15 years of the singer's solo career, on June 2. The album acts as the follow up to 1998 compilation 'Modern Classics.' 'More Modern Classics' covers the period from that year until the modern day with new song 'Brand New Toy', recorded for Record Store Day 2014, included alongside the likes of 'From The Floorboards Up' and 'That Dangerous Age.'

Source www.nme.com

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Blast From The Past...

'Echoes Round The Sun' was the result of a boozy recording session between Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Gem Archer and Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock.

It was released as a double A-side with 'Have You Made Up Your Mind' on May 26 2008. It was the first single be the first released from Paul’s double album '22 Dreams'.

UK & Ireland Support Bands Confirmed For Beady Eye Tour

Beady Eye are pleased to announce that long-time friend Steve Cradock will be supporting them on seven of their forthcoming UK dates in April.

Steve, who is a founding-member of Ocean Colour Scene and plays with Paul Weller, also duetted on the song 'Carnation' with Liam on The Jam tribute album, 'Fire & Skill - The Songs Of The Jam' back in 1999.

Steve and his band will support Beady Eye at the following dates:

Nottingham Rock City - Monday 11th April
Liverpool Guild Of Students - Tuesday 12th April
Leeds O2 Academy - Thursday 21st April
Newport Centre - Saturday 23rd April
Wolverhampton Civic Hall - Sunday 24th April
Southampton Guildhall - Tuesday 26th April
Brighton Centre - Wednesday 27th April

Support for Beady Eye's Irish dates comes from Cheap Freaks. They will open the gigs at:

Dublin Olympia Theatre - Thursday 14th April
Dublin Olympia Theatre - Friday 15th April
Belfast Ulster Hall - Sunday 17th April

Keep checking back for details on who will support the band in Edinburgh and Newcastle

Source: www.beadyeyemusic.com

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Steve Cradock To DJ In Pretty Green Store This Saturday

Steve Cradock, most notable for playing in the rock group Ocean Colour Scene and being the second guitarist in Paul Weller's band, will be playing an exclusive DJ set in the Pretty Green store on Carnaby Street on Saturday the 11th of September at 13:30.

Be sure to visit the shop and get involved! All are welcome.

Source: www.prettygreen.com

Andy Bell & Steve Cradock To DJ At Pretty Green Store In London

In Store DJ Sets from Steve Cradock and Andy Bell at Pretty Green, Carnaby Street!

Andy Bell: 8th September 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Steve Cradock: 11th September 1.30pm - 3.00pm

On This Day In Oasis History...

'Echoes Round The Sun' was the result of a boozy recording session between Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Gem Archer and Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock.

It was released as a double A-side with 'Have You Made Up Your Mind' on May 26 2008. It was the first single be the first released from Paul’s double album '22 Dreams'.

Weller's gig at London's Royal Albert Hall this Thursday (May 27) is to be streamed online.

The gig is Weller's fourth out of a five-night run at the historic venue, and will see him showcase new album 'Wake Up The Nation', along with tracks from his back catalogue.

As well as being broadcast live from 8:45pm (BST), Weller's performance will be repeated several times over the following days.

Visit www.paulweller.com for more details.

Pre-order 'Time Flies... 1994-2009' and win some signed exclusive album artwork, more details here.

Steve Craddock Pictured In Pretty Green

Steve Craddock from Ocean Colour Scene pictured recently in his Pretty Green t shirt.

The Classic Player 'Banga ' Fender Telecaster pictured is currently being auctioned on eBay, with all proceeds going to raise money for a local kickboxing club www.burton-kickboxing-academy.co.uk.

Click here for more details and to view the auction.

The Devendra Banhart remix of '(Get Off Your) High Horse Lady' and the Liam Gallagher-penned 'I Believe In All' and 'The Boy With The Blues' are now available to buy on iTunes.

Paul Weller Announces New DVD & CD Set

Paul Weller will release a new DVD set, 'Just A Dream', on June 8th, it will feature the full live session recorded by Paul Weller for the BBC that was first televised in December 2008.

It also contains 21 tracks in all and includes 6 previously unseen performances.

Other features include a 5-track session recorded for Channel 4, the videos for 'Have You Made Up Your Mind' and 'Echoes Round The Sun' and an exclusive and candid end-of-2008 interview with Paul and his band.

For more details visit Paul Weller's site here.

Tickets are still available for a number shows on Oasis' largest-ever UK Stadium tour, click here for availability of tickets.