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Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher loves gardening (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:03:51 PDT

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher loves gardeningThe Beady Eye frontman has asked for tickets to a VIP preview day of the Chelsea Flower Show - an annual gardening extravaganza held in London - on the same day Britain's Queen Elizabeth is due at the event, which runs from May 21-25A source told The Sun newspaper: "Liam is one of the most unlikely guests in the event's history"His rampaging days are definitely over - which is a relief to organisers given the importance of some guests"Liam, 40, will rub shoulders will several other green-fingered musicians at the event including rocker Rod Stewart, Beatles legend Ringo Starr and singer Lily Allen READ MORE

Sir Paul McCartney says Oasis shouldn't have boasted they were the ‘next Beatles’ (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:17:34 PDT

Sir Paul McCartneyDespite how successful Liam and Noel Gallagher's band went on to become, the music legend thinks the brothers' repeated clams they wanted to be as big as the Fab Four meant they could only come up short because no one can replicate what his band did in the 1960sIn an interview with Q magazine, he said: "I'm actually kind of honored (when bands copy us) - they could be copying anyone Even when things happen like Oasis saying, 'We are the next Beatles' But I also think, 'Listen, lads, you can't say that READ MORE

Oasis reunion unlikely - Noel Gallagher thinks he is "better off" not speaking to his brother Liam (IrishCentral)

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:15:25 PDT

Noel GallagherThe feuding siblings have had little contact since the guitarist quit Oasis in August 2009 and the 'AKA READ MORE

Former Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher to tour with Snow Patrol (IrishCentral)

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 06:01:28 PDT

Noel GallagherNoel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Snow Patrol have announced a rare co-headlining tour for the fall which will kick off in Portland, Oregon on October 23 This will be Gallagher's fourth US tour within the last 12 months, having performed at Coachella Festival in April, as well as double sell out shows in Los Angeles and New York READ MORE

Former Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher talks about playing GAA in Croke Park (IrishCentral)

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:34:35 PDT

By: KELLY DONOHOE

Outspoken British rock star, Noel Gallagher who has Irish roots was performing in Croke Park this week in support of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. While in Dublin, the former Oasis frontman called a press conference to promote his upcoming gig with Kasabian, but was more interested talking about a previous time he had played in Croke Park, Gaelic football and Ireland’s display in the European soccer tournament.

Liam Gallagher knew the break-up of Oasis ‘had to happen’ (IrishCentral)

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:00:28 PST

Liam Gallagher (telegraphcouk)The outspoken singer was "absolutely devastated" when his former group ended in August 2009 following huge bust-up between himself and his brother, guitarist Noel Gallagher, but he thinks it came at a time when the band couldn't get any biggerHe said: "I was absolutely devastated Oasis split up READ MORE

'Oasis' Liam Gallagher thinks 'life is too short' to feud with his brother Noel - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:30:24 PST

Noel and Liam singing in OasisThe Beady Eye rocker hasn't spoken to his sibling since the guitarist walked out of their former group Oasis in August 2009 but he has now grown to think they should make upHe said: "You think about it don't you – you think life's too f***ing short All this b*****s"I suppose I can see the end coming, yeah READ MORE

Westlife splits as Oasis Gallagher brothers talk of reunions (IrishCentral)

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:45:25 PDT

WestlifeAfter 14 years together, the Irish boyband Westlife have announced that they will be splitting up“After 14 years, 26 top 10 hits including 14 number one singles, 11 top five albums, seven of which hit the top spot and have collectively sold over 44 million copies around the world, 10 sell out tours and countless memories that we will forever cherish, we today announce our plan to go our separate ways after a greatest hits collection this Christmas and a farewell tour next year,” the band said in a statementLong time readers of the Irish Voice know that this reporter believes Westlife’s reign has gone on about 13 years longer than it should have Then again, credit must be given to them for sticking it out that long, when bands like Boyzone and Take That have broken up AND staged reunions in that same timeframe READ MORE

Oasis' Noel Gallagher taught 'Star Wars' star Ewan McGregor how to fight with a lightsaber (IrishCentral)

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:00:26 PDT

Scottish actor Ewan McGregorThe former Oasis star used to be neighbors with the Scottish actor and he has revealed he celebrated getting the part of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 'Star Wars' prequels by coming to his house and fighting with toysNoel explained: "Ewan McGregor came round my house the night he got the part of Obi-Wan Kenobi I just happened to have two of those lightsaber toys, so I said, 'Come on - in the back garden'"And we had a lightsaber fight READ MORE

Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher couldn't write an album like 'Definitely Maybe' again (IrishCentral)

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:00:18 PDT

The 44-year-old rocker insists he wouldn't be able to capture the sentiments of Oasis' debut album now he is older because he no longer relates to the subjects covered on the recordHe said: "I couldn't write a song, an album like 'Definitely Maybe' now because the songs are about being 24 and cigarettes and alcohol and all that, you know"And you just don't feel supersonic at 10 past 7 in the morning changing nappies You know, you just don't, it's as simple as that READ MORE

Former Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher releasing album because he was annoying his wife (IrishCentral)

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:00:12 PDT

The guitarist was quite content to take a break from music after he quit Oasis in August 2009, but his spouse Sara MacDonald – who he married in June 2011, and with whom he has two sons, three-year-old Donovan and 10-month-old Sonny – eventually decided he needed to release a recordHe revealed: "I was in a band, right? And I left And then I wrote some songs I had a lot of songs left over from the band READ MORE

Noel Gallagher says there's no way Beady Eye can eclipse Oasis' success (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:00:10 PDT

Noel GallagherThe 'Death of You and Me' singer has scoffed at his estranged sibling's boasts his new band, Beady Eye, could become bigger than the super-group they were in togetherWhen asked what he felt about Liam's comments his new band will be more successful than Oasis, Noel told Q magazine: "Someone needs to lie Liam down and waft him with a wet towel"The 44-year-old guitarist quit Oasis in August 2009 following a huge backstage fight with Liam, who Noel claims tried to take his "face off" with a guitar during the bust-upDespite the turbulent atmosphere in his former band, Noel admits he does "miss" certain things about the group, and says he didn't find it easy choosing which musicians to work with on his new project Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds READ MORE

Noel Gallagher reveals reason behind Oasis split - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 05:54:28 PDT

By: JORDANA KOZUPSKY

Before now, no one quite knew why Oasis split up.

Liam Gallagher would “vomit” if he had to tour with Oasis again (IrishCentral)

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:45:07 PST

Read more: Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher will not be friends for a 'long, long time”The singer created new band Beady Eye – alongside bandmates Andy Bell, Gem Archer and Chris Sharrock - when his brother Noel quit Oasis in August 2009, and he now claims he feels sick at the idea of reuniting for any gigs in the futureHe fumed: “Thinking about touring with Oasis again in 10 years makes me vomit What would a reunion be good for? Why would you break up a band, just to come back together and play old songs?“What's this s**t about? We are in this band, Beady Eye, now, as long as we want to We are making some bloody good records READ MORE

Liam Gallagher says Oasis weren’t 'groundbreaking' (IrishCentral)

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:00:07 PST

The singer accepts his former band didn’t push themselves enough creatively, despite becoming one of the biggest groups in the world before their demise in August 2009, when his guitarist brother Noel Gallagher quitHe said: “Oasis weren’t groundbreaking, it had all been done before There are a few songs on our (Beady Eye’s) album which will remind people of Oasis … and why not? It was a good f***ing band But you’ll hear some new bits READ MORE

Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher approached to judge 'X Factor' (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:00:07 PST

Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has reportedly been asked to come on board as a judge when The X Factor come to the US next yearBut Gallagher isn't a fan of the show, saying in a 2008 interview that it had "nothing to do with music"However if he takes the bait it could lead to an interesting culture shock for American audiences, who may well struggle with regional British accents Noel, thought of as the heart and soul of Oasis, walked out of the band last year, with the rest of the group ploughing on under the name Beady Eye READ MORE

Argentina star Lionel Messi loves Oasis and Gallagher brothers (IrishCentral)

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:25:08 PDT

He's the greatest footballer in the world but when he puts his Ipod on Lionel Messi loves to listen to the Gallagher brothers of OasisIndeed, he is such a huge fan that Messi says he wants the band to reform to play at Argentina's homecoming party if they win the World Cup Messi says his team mate Carlos Tevez, now with Manchester City, has turned him on to the two sons of Irish emigrants“Ever since he has been playing in Manchester, Carlitos has told me how great Oasis was”, said Messi “On the plane on the way to the World Cup, Carlitos made me listen to their first two albums READ MORE

Bono and Oasis make Vatican top ten albums list (IrishCentral)

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:54:28 PST

By: PATRICK ROBERTS

The official newspaper of the Vatican has just released its list of Ten Top albums. And no, they are not all religious records; in fact, the list is surprising and provocative.

Former Oasis star Liam Gallagher making documentary about new group (IrishCentral)

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:51:37 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Liam Gallagher is making a documentary about his new band. The singer - who has formed a new band with his ex-Oasis bandmates following the departure of brother Noel in the summer - wants the recording process to be filmed so he can prove he is creative force.

Oasis' Liam Gallagher says he'll be busy if brother Noel calls (IrishCentral)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:05:36 PST

By: ANTIONETTE KELLY

Oasis singer Liam Gallagher says he will always be “busy” when brother Noel calls him.