Liam Gallagher
Beady Eye more fun than Oasis: Liam Gallagher
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 03:49
London, Dec 19 : Former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher says recording Beady Eye's debut album "Different Gear, Still Speeding" was "without a doubt" more enjoyable than any of the albums he made with Oasis.
The 39-year-old formed Beady Eye with the remaining members of Oasis when his brother Noel quit in August 2009.
Noel and Liam Gallagher’s mum devastated by sons’ legal feud
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 12:19
London, Nov 22 : Former Oasis members Noel and Liam Gallagher's mother Peggy Gallagher is devastated her sons are locked in a bitter legal feud.
Noel, 44, is counter-suing Beady Eye frontman Liam for libel.
Their 64-year-old mum, who lives in Burnage, Manchester hopes that they will reach a truce.
"I've found it very upsetting," the Daily Star quoted the mother as saying.
Gallagher calls Beatles biopic a 'mega' project
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 09:28
London, Nov 21 - Rocker-turned-film producer Liam Gallagher says his film on Beatles will be a "mega" project.
The 39-year-old, who is working on the project about the British musical legends, hasn't cast anyone or secured rights to use the group's music, but feels fans will enjoy the biopic.
Noel Gallagher counter-sues brother Liam for libel in 14-page document
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 06:46
London, Nov 21 : Noel Gallagher has counter-sued his brother Liam and has laid bare their latest acrimonious rift in a 14-page document lodged at the High Court in London.
In the document, the 44-year-old song-writer charts the bitter breakdown of his relationship, both professional and personal, with his 39-year-old brother.
Liam Gallagher says ‘Oasis’ was destined to split
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 11/12/2011 - 12:12
Washington, Nov 12 : Liam Gallagher has revealed that though he was initially devastated with the split of his former band `Oasis' in 2009, he now realises that it was bound to happen.
The 39-year-old singer was "absolutely devastated" when his former group ended in August 2009 following huge disagreement between himself and his brother, guitarist Noel Gallagher, but he thinks it came at a time when the band couldn't get any bigger.
Liam Gallagher open for Oasis reunion
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 02:59
London, Oct 22 - Rocker-turned-film producer Liam Gallagher is ready to put behind his feud with guitarist brother Noel and try for an Oasis reunion in 2015.
Noel's departure from rock band Oasis in August 2009 caused the end of the band. But to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their classic "(What's The Story) Morning Glory" album, Liam is planning to reunite.
Liam Gallagher up for planning Oasis reunion in 2015
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 11:48
Washington, Oct 21 : Liam Gallagher is considering planning a get together with his ‘Oasis’ band mates in 2015.
The occasion will mark the 20th anniversary of the band’s Morning Glory album.
Liam has started considering the get together, after Noel muted the idea in an August (11) radio interview.
I leave CDs in microwave: Liam Gallagher
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 03:26
London, Sep 29 - Rocker-turned-film producer Liam Gallagher admits he doesn't take good care of his CDs and sometimes leaves them in the microwave.
The 39-year-old insists his compact disc collection is not as important to him as old vinyl records.
Liam Gallagher''s fashion store looted during UK riots
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 10:49
Washington, August 10 : English musician and singer-songwriter Liam Gallagher has fallen victim to the riots that took place across England when his fashion store was ransacked by looters.
Thieves targeted several retailers in Manchester, including the Gallagher's Pretty Green store, reports the Contactmusic.
The store, which opened in December 2010, had its windows smashed and stock stolen by unruly teens who ransacked the property.
Liam Gallagher believes guitar brother Noel smashed will fetch huge sum in future
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 07/04/2011 - 11:02
Washington, July 4 : Former Oasis member Liam Gallagher has said that he believes the smashed guitar from the infamous fight he had with his brother Noel could be worth a lot of money in the future.
Liam, 38, has kept the guitar, belonging to him, after Noel broke it during a heated argument backstage at a show in France, which led to the end of their band.
Liam Gallagher sleeps in cinema hall
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 05/29/2011 - 04:26
London, May 29 : Rocker-turned-film producer Liam Gallagher has revealed he often takes his children to the cinema so that he can have a nap while they watch the movie.
Gallagher isn't a fan of watching movies but takes the opportunity to have a rest whenever he takes his sons Lennon, 11, and nine-year-old Gene, to see a film, reports femalefirst. co. uk.
Gallagher's second album with 'Beady Eyes'
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 02:34
London, April 25 - Singer Liam Gallagher is planning to release a second album with his new band Beady Eye by the end of this year, since the rocker doesn't want the group to become complacent with their success like they did in Oasis.
Gallagher reveals he and his bandmates are already working on a follow-up, because he's determined not to lose sight of what's really important and take too long to produce new material in between albums.
Gallagher show raises $240,000 for Japan
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 04/05/2011 - 02:02
London, April 5 - Singer Liam Gallagher's star-studded show to aid the victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami has raised an amount of $240,000.
The British rocker arranged the show to help British Red Cross' aim to help the victims in Japan. He performed with his band Beady Eye for the concert at London's Brixton Academy Sunday, reports contactmusic. com.
Primal Scream, Paul Weller, Graham Coxon, Richard Ashcroft and The Coral also performed.
Liam Gallagher says Noel never helped him protect mum from violent dad
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 08:46
London, March 10: Rocker Liam Gallagher has slammed his elder brother Noel for never helping him protect their mum from their violent dad when they were kids.
The Beady Eye star said his former OASIS bandmate and their other brother Paul were too frightened of dad Thomas to support mom Peggy.
Gallagher suffers from psoriasis
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 02:40
London, Jan 24 - Singer Liam Gallagher suffers from skin disease psoriasis and the condition is so bad, a fan once mistook flakes of skin on the rocker's scalp for cocaine.
Liam Gallagher hints at Noel reconciliation
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 01/21/2011 - 10:29
London, Jan 21 : Beady Eye frontman Liam Gallagher says one day he and his brother Noel will patch things up.
The singer also thinks Noel''s solo stuff will be good.
"Listen, me and him will be sweet, man,” the Sun quoted him as saying.
"Our little venture''s come to an end but I''ll never have a bad word about OASIS, it was f*****'' amazing.
Liam Gallagher says he has heard half of Noel''s new album
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 01/06/2011 - 09:02
London, Jan 6 : Singer Liam Gallagher says he laid down the vocals for most of the songs that will feature on his sibling Noel''s new record.
The Beady Eye singer thinks he''s heard most of his brother Noel''s solo album - because the material was swiped from their former band Oasis.
"I''ve heard his new record ''cos I f****** sung on half of it," the Sun quoted him as saying.
Gallagher wants to quit smoking
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 09/14/2010 - 03:05
London, Sep 14 : Singer Liam Gallagher is battling to give up smoking, after over 20 years into the habit.The former lead singer of English band Oasis is trying hard to kick the butt, reports thesun. co. uk.
"Liam is into his fitness these days and goes running most mornings. And now he has decided to quit smoking. He also wants his singing voice to be perfect for launching new band Beady Eye," said a friend of the singer. (IANS)
Liam Gallagher shuns 12-year-old daughter
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 03:06
London, July 21 : Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has been criticised by the mother of his 12-year-old daughter for not seeing his child.
Lisa Moorish, who conceived their daughter Molly just weeks after Gallagher wed first wife Patsy Kensit, revealed he wanted nothing to do with the child as soon as she became pregnant.
In a magazine article, Gallagher admitted he did not see Molly because he is 'not on good terms' with her mother, who is also a singer and songwriter.
Liam Gallagher re-ignites war of words with brother Noel
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 11:39
London, July 20 : Liam Gallagher has risked another fight with his brother by saying that his new band will be bigger than Noel’s band.
The singer formed ‘Beady Eye’ after the Wonderwall hitmakers split last August (09) following a bust-up between the two siblings backstage at a gig in France.
Frontman Liam is still not on speaking terms with guitarist Noel and has now taken a swipe at their former band ‘Oasis’.
Liam Gallagher eyes Oasis film after Beatles biopic
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 13:08
London, June 19 : Liam Gallagher is eyeing iconic band Oasis after the completion of his biopic on The Beatles, based on the last days of the legendary band.
''The Beady Eye'' frontman is currently busy with the pre-production of ''The Longest Cocktail Party'' about the Fab Four.
Liam Gallagher promises not to get into films
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 05/15/2010 - 11:49
London, May 15 : Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher, who is working on new film ‘The Longest Cocktail Party’, claims he will never get completely absorbed into films.
However, the rock star, whose new production company, In 1, is backing the movie, admitted that he could not let go an opportunity to be part of the biopic based on Richard DiLello''s memoir.
Liam Gallagher to make a film on Beatles’ drug years
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 05/08/2010 - 07:15
London, May 8 : Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher is set to make a movie on Beatles and their drug years.
Gallagher, who is a huge fan of the band, has bought the screen rights to the book The Longest Cocktail Party - the diary of Abbey Road regular Richard DiLello, who worked with the Fab Four between 1967 and 1970.
Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher to rename the band
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 12:05
London, Feb 8 : Liam Gallagher is set to change the name of his rock band Oasis after the exit of his brother Noel.
Noel quit the band during their European tour last year (09), following a string of fights with his sibling.
Liam and his remaining bandmates are now trying to begin work on a new record and he also has plans to rename the group.
Liam Gallagher’s skinny jeans hatred
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 09:17
London, Jan 29 : Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has confessed that he can’t slip into skinny jeans.
“I can’t get in them…They’re for girls, man. They look good on girls,” he said.
And Liam, 37, who is staying off cigarettes and alcohol, hopes to party if Oasis win a Brit award in Feb.
“I hope people vote for us to win the best album of the past 30 years because I want to go, I want to have a night out,” the Daily Express quoted him as telling, XFM.
