Another Gallery: Beady Eye At Glastonbury Festival

Beady Eye played a secret set to open this year’s Glastonbury festival earlier this morning, click here to see the pictures.

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Setlist: Beady Eye At Glastonbury

Below is the setlist for Beady Eye at the Glastonbury Festival earlier today.

Flick Of The Finger
Four Letter Word
Soul Love,
Second Bite Of The Apple
Iz Rite,
Shine A Light
Rock 'N' Roll Star
I'm Just saying
Morning Glory
The Roller
Bright The Light

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Review: Beady Eye At Glastonbury

Liam Gallagher goes from snarling to storming in this not-so-secret gig on the Other stage

It's the first proper morning of Glastonbury: you're tired, you're hungover and there's mud in some truly unexpected places. Let's face it, you're not exactly going to call James Blake to solve this situation, are you? Beady Eye, on the other hand, are just the tonic we need. Liam Gallagher swaggers up with the expression of someone about to invite the microphone to step outside – then just stands there, staring, snarling, reminding the crowd that he's one of the few rock stars around with real star charisma. It's a brilliant opening to the Other stage's bill – even if the "secret" element of their appearance was rather ruined by a massive Beady Eye banner that had been draped across the stage.

The brassy Sitek brass of BE tracks such as Second Bite of the Apple power the set along, and when things begin to lull, during an inadvisable space rock wig-out, Liam unleashes a couple of Oasis songs: Rock'n'roll Star (dedicated to sons Lennon and Gene) is as menacing as the clouds circling the stage, and produces the excellent ad lib: "I'm a rock'n'roll star … at 11.30 in the fucking morning!"

Beady Eye tracks such as The Roller are, it has to be said, shown up by the former bands' glories, but closing track Bring the Light matches their peaks for sheer verve at least.

"You've been amazing," says Liam, and you worry that perhaps he has become a little too obsequious. Then he steps up to the mic again and snarls: "But not as good as us."

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Liam Gallagher: I Was Wrong About Glastonbury

Liam Gallagher has admitted he was wrong to criticise Glastonbury and has revealed he only blasted the music festival because he had a bad time in 2004.

Liam Gallagher admits he was wrong to criticise the Glastonbury festival.

The singer and his band Beady Eye kicked off the world renowned event in Somerset, South West England, this morning (28.06.13) with a surprise gig on The Other Stage.

The group's appearance came as a shock to many after the rocker blasted the festival just a few weeks ago for being full of "celebrities walking around in their boots" but after thrilling thousands this morning Liam has conceded his criticism was unfair.

Speaking backstage at the festival, Liam - who played Glastonbury three times with his old band Oasis, first in 1994 then as headliners in 1995 and 2004 - exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I had a sh***y gig last time I was here with Oasis, my head was a bit pickled, but we have minds and minds are meant to be changed. I've changed my mind, we've had a good experience today and times before. I take it back."

Thousands of festival goers went to see Beady Eye open at 11:00am and Liam was thrilled with the atmosphere as they played their set - which included tracks off their new album 'BE' such as 'Flick of the Finger' and 'I'm Just Saying' and Oasis songs 'Morning Glory' and 'Rock 'n' Roll' star.

He said: "It's all about the music man, that's the thing about this festival, we just sent the music out into the universe and it was all good. We thought there would be no one there ... it was really good."

Liam's bandmate Gem Archer hopes the band's songs got some of the lazier festival goers out of their tents.

Gem said: "I'd like to think there were a load of people lying in their tents hearing our lovely music wafting over and coming out to see us with their bleary heads."

Source: www.list.co.uk

Video Report: Beady Eye At The Glastonbury Festival

The Glastonbury Festival has begun with acts including Rita Ora, Chic, Dizzee Rascal and Arctic Monkeys due to take to the stage on Friday.

Liam Gallagher made a surprise appearance on The Other Stage at 11:00 BST, opening with Flick Of The Finger, a recent single with his band Beady Eye.

Gallery: Beady Eye At Glastonbury

Beady Eye played a secret set to open this year’s Glastonbury festival this morning. Fans who endured muddy conditions as they arrived on site yesterday sprinted to the main stage to hear a swaggering Liam Gallagher kick off this year’s rock n roll extravaganza.

Gallagher had previously headlined the festival with Oasis in 1995 and 2004. There are rumours of further unannounced performances over the weekend.

Click here to see the pictures.

Beady Eye Kick Off Glastonbury 2013 To Thousands Of Eager Fans

Beady Eye opened this year's Glastonbury festival with thousands of fans sprinting to the main stage to see their unadvertised secret set.

Liam Gallagher's band were the first band on at the English music event held on Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, after a posting on the group's official Twitter account cryptically revealed a time and date which coincides with the start of the festival.

The tweet read, 'Where will you BE? 11am 28.06.13.'

Liam also posted on Twitter: '11am Friday - BE there or BE square..LG x'. (sic)

Liam was joined by his wife Nicole Appleton and three children Lennon, Molly and Gene who watched the main man perform from the side of the stage.

The last time Liam, guitarist Gem Archer and lead guitarist Andy Bell played at Glastonbury in 2004 they headlined with Oasis - which disbanded after Noel Gallagher quit in August 2009.

The super-group also topped the bill in 1995 after performing one of the sets of the weekend in 1994 - a performance which organiser Michael Eavis has listed in his top five festival moments.

His daughter Emily Eavis also included Oasis' 95 headline slot as one of her favourite moments in the festival's illustrious history.

She said: '1995 was a great year. It was the height of Britpop, and that was reflected in all the great bands who played - Oasis, Elastica, The Verve.

'Pulp were amazing, headlining the Pyramid stage. Plus, the weather was gorgeous. Another thing I remember is Robbie Williams turning up backstage. At that point he was still in Take That, so everyone was totally amazed to see him there. He bowled up to the festival with bright yellow hair.

'I remember thinking, Is that really him? He was hanging out with Oasis, running around - totally manic. And then of course he joined Oasis on stage. It was quite a spontaneous thing - I don't think he'd planned it at all.

'It seemed like that weekend convinced him that life in Take That was not for him. He seemed to have some kind of epiphany.'

Liam - who has just released the band's second album 'BE' - had claimed he wouldn't play the iconic event again because it was now full of 'celebrities' and had lost touch with its hippy roots.

The secret guests when the festival was last staged in 2011 were Pulp and Radiohead and rumours have circulated that David Bowie could also make a shock appearance this weekend.

Louise Mullock, spokesperson for Seatwave, said: 'Demand for Rolling Stones tickets is always high, however in the days preceding their Glastonbury performance we have seen ticket demand surge beyond expectations.

'Despite their advancing years, Sir Mick and his cohorts are still able draw huge audiences.'

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

Beady Eye To Play the Glastonbury Festival Later Today

Beady Eye will be the reportedly be the first band of the weekend to play when they step up to The Other Stage at 11am, an unannounced band appearing as one of Glastonbury's now famous secret gigs.

The gig was announced on Wednesday by Liam Gallagher who tweeted: "11am Friday - BE there or BE square," referencing the title of new album 'BE'

Liam Gallagher: 'Beady Eye Don't Have Many Fans To Lose'

Liam Gallagher has revealed he hopes that new Beady Eye album, BE, will gain the band some new fans - admitting that at the moment, they don't have many too lose.

In a new documentary for music website Noisey, Gallagher speaks openly about his music career - past and present, revealing he believes the door is closed on Oasis and saying that fans should get over his past and focus on his current project.

"Theres always room for a few more fans mate, especially in the Beady Eye world without a doubt," says Gallagher when asked if he hopes BE will gain new fans or alienate older Beady Eye listeners. "It might get us a few, it might lose us a few, we've not got that many to lose anyway have we."

Gallagher also claims that the ongoing comparisons between Oasis and Beady Eye is 'the Oasis disease', and reveals his annoyance that brother Noel's current project, High Flying Birds, isn't similarly compared to the Britpop giant.

When asked about a potential Oasis reunion, he responds: "I honestly think its f*cking done," adding "You don't want to be singing other peoples fucking songs for the rest of your life."

Gallagher has been performing a number of Oasis tracks in recent Beady Eye live shows, and the band are widely believed to be performing a 'secret' show at Glastonbury this weekend.

Earlier this week the band tweeted a cryptic image on Twitter, asking fans 'Where will you be?' and naming a date and time - which coincides with Glasto 2013.

Source: www.gigwise.com

'Start Anew? : On The Campaign Trail With Beady Eye'

Noisey Films is proud to present 'Start Anew? : On The Campaign Trail With Beady Eye.'

Over the past couple of months, Noisey has had exclusive access to one of the most iconic figures in British music as he tries to step out of the shadows of Oasis with the release of Beady Eye's second album 'Be.' Will the discerning choices of Dave Sitek on production and Trevor Jackson on design allow them to become an artistic endeavor in their own right?

From rehearsals and interviews to instores and playbacks, Noisey documents the story of our kid as he and his band attempt to prove that they are more than the sum of their parts and that this record will take them in a new direction. In Liam's own words "I wouldn't put it out if I was nervous. I hope people like it. If they don't they can go fuck themselves."

Liam And Noel Gallagher Are One Of The Most Stylish Rock Stars

Noel Gallagher has beaten his brother Liam to the title of Most Stylish Rock Star.

The guitarist - who quit Oasis in 2009 - has topped a poll to find the best dressed rocker, and even though Beady Eye singer Liam has his own Pretty Green fashion line he could only make fifth spot.

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner - who headlines Glastonbury this weekend - came second, Kasabian axe man made third place, while Miles Kane, famous for his sharp suits and Mod style, finished fourth.

The British poll was carried out by designer menswear store www.stuartslondon.com.
Ravi Grewal, owner of Stuarts London, said: ''It's good to see that musicians are still looked up to when it comes to their fashion choices.

And it seems smartly dressed rockers like Gallagher, Turner and Pizzorno have overtaken scruffy rockers

''Alex Turner has experimented with different looks, from his early days in Barracuta jackets to his rocker image today, but he always pulls them off perfectly.

''Liam and Miles both gave him a run for his money in the poll, and either would have been great choices as winners - their styles mix statement pieces like Liam's leopard print shoes or Miles's flashy suits, with classic wardrobe staples.''

Other notable entrants in the top 10 included 'Lightning Bolt' singer Jake Bugg in at number seven, while sharply dressed Brandon Flowers, whose band The Killers headlined their first ever Wembley Stadium show last weekend, came in at number eight.
The 'Modfather' Paul Weller rounded off the top 10.

Liam and his band Beady Eye - who just released new album 'BE' - are set to play a surprise set at the Glastonbury music festival which kicks on Friday (28.06.13)

Most Stylish Rock Stars top 10:

1: Noel Gallagher
2: Alex Turner
3: Serge Pizzorno
4: Miles Kane
5: Liam Gallagher
6: Pharrell Williams
7: Jake Bugg
8: Brandon Flowers
9: Faris Badwan
10: Paul Weller

Source: tv3.ie

Beady Eye Confirm Secret Gig At Glastonbury?

Beady Eye are rumoured to be playing a secret gig at Glastonbury this weekend.

Earlier today (June 26), The Sun claimed the 'Second Bite Of The Apple' group will play a midday set at the Worthy Farm bash. Now both Beady Eye and frontman Liam Gallagher have almost confirmed the rumours by posting a date and time on Twitter.

Beady Eye tweeted:

Where will you BE? pic.twitter.com/iky6DNMtVg
— Beady Eye (@Beady_Eye) June 26, 2013

Gallagher had previously stated that he would never return to play Glastobury, following Oasis' headline performance in 2004. At the time, he told XFM: "The sound is shit and really quiet. You can hear the crowd talking while you're playing. They don't put any money into the PA and it's just full of fucking idiots."

He added: "Now it's like Bond Street with mud, with loads of celebrities walking around in their boots and umbrellas. I'm not having it."

Beady Eye are currently the bookies second favourite to play a secret show at Glastonbury. The 'BE' group are 5/1 on to surprise Worthy Farm, behind Daft Punk who are the favourites on 6/4. David Bowie is at 6/1 and Queens Of The Stone Age at 10/1.

This year's Glastonbury festival is to be live streamed for the first time with viewers able to watch different stages as the action happens. The BBC will use the latest digital technology to allow viewers to choose from simultaneous live streams from all the major stages and has announced that over 250 hours of footage will be broadcast across the weekend.

Source: www.nme.com

On This Day In Oasis History...

The videos below are from the 26th June 1994, when Oasis played at the Glastonbury Festival.

Video: Beady Eye's Press Conference In Italy

Below is a video showing footage from Beady Eye's Press Conference in Italy earlier this week.

Liam Gallagher's Latest Tweet

11am Friday - BE there or BE square..LG x

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Beady Eye To Play At This Weekend's Glastonbury Festival?

Liam Gallagher has done his second U-turn in a month.

He poured p*** on talent shows then appeared on The Voice.

Now he is heading for Glastonbury this weekend with Beady Eye.

Liam and the band will play a surprise gig at the festival on Somerset’s Worthy Farm — after he vowed never to go back.

I know what day and stage their midday set will be on but am NOT giving away the secret.

Oasis headlined at Glasto in 2004 but the event really wound up the frontman Noel once described as “the man with a fork in a world of soup”.

Liam later said: “The sound is s*** and really quiet. You can hear the crowd talking while you’re playing. They don’t put any money into the PA and it’s just full of f***ing idiots.

“Now it’s like Bond Street with mud, with loads of celebrities walking around in their boots and umbrellas.
“I’m not having it.”

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Beady Eye Feature In New 'Top Gear' Promo

Beady Eye feature in the new promo for 'Top Gear' the show returns on June 30th.

Liam Gallagher Reveals He Doesn't Have Any Of His Brothers Phone Numbers

Liam Gallagher does not even have his brother Noel’s phone number, the Beady Eye singer has revealed.

The feud between the former Oasis bandmates has raged unabated since Noel walked out of the group in 2009 after claiming he “could not go on working with Liam a day longer”.

In an interview with Radio 5 Live’s Phil Williams, Liam was asked why he did not simply call his brother to talk things through.

“I haven't got his number,” he replied, adding that he doesn’t have a number for his older brother Paul, despite the fact they are still speaking.

“I haven’t got me other brother’s number that I talk to, either. I haven’t got many people’s numbers,” he said.

Liam went on to talk about his bitter relationship with Noel.

“I’ve got nothing to say to him. Not interested in the slightest right now,” he said.

“I’ve not banished him. He hasn’t seen my kids, I haven't seen his kids, and that happens when two people who are stupid talk s**** about each other.

“It's not like Noel’s knocking at my door with a box of chocolates and a bunch of flowers going ‘Speak to me’ and I’m going ‘No’. We’re just not getting on at the moment.”

In a recent interview with the Independent on Sunday, Liam claimed that Noel had been planning Oasis’s split “for years”.

Other promotional engagements for Beady Eye’s new album BE have seen Liam hurl insults at rapper Kanye West and old enemy Robbie Williams.

But Williams hit back this week, saying: “The interviews are better than the records at the minute. I really enjoy the interviews. Liam is like an episode of Star Stories.”

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Beady Eye On Oasis, Noel Gallagher, Robbie Williams, Manchester City And More

Beady Eye's Liam Gallagher and Gem Archer talk candidly Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Beady Eye's latest album and his beloved Manchester City FC.

Gallery: Beady Eye At Radio Deejay

Click here for a number of pictures of Beady Eye who were at Radio Deejay in Italy earlier today.

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