Noel Gallagher shares real reason for Oasis reunion during emotional Cardiff gig

Irish Daily Mirror

11 hours ago

The Gallagher brothers have revealed the true driving force behind their decision to reunite Oasis.
During their second gig at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Saturday, a candid Noel Gallagher shed light on the motivations that put an end to his notorious feud with brother Liam.
Oasis fever has once again taken hold in the UK and Ireland, although it wasn't so long ago that the thought of seeing Noel and Liam together on stage seemed impossible after their explosive split in 2009.
The bombshell reunion news dropped last year, a full 15 years since Noel walked away from the iconic Manchester band, citing an inability to continue working with his brother, saying at the time that he "simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer" following a heated altercation backstage at Rock en Seine in Paris.
However, while addressing the Cardiff crowd last night, an emotional Noel took some time during the standing ovation to acknowledge Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs as the ensemble re-emerged for an encore performance, reports the Mirror.
Amidst laughter, Noel gestured to the band members, playfully referencing the slew of drummers Oasis has seen over the years. He quipped: "On drums, our 13th official drummer Joey Waronker."
Continuing, he paid homage to a pivotal figure, stating: "On guitar, if it wasn't for him none of this would have f**king happened in the first place, Mr Bonehead."
The two Gallaghers made a dazzling entrance on the stage before acknowledging the eager fans at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday, kicking off their much-anticipated global reunion tour.
The Gallagher brothers, who hadn't shared a stage since their notorious fallout in 2009, kicked off their set with 'Hello' from their iconic album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
Amidst the charged atmosphere of the concert, frontman Liam acknowledged the lengthy wait fans had endured for the band's comeback. Speaking to the rapt audience multiple times during the performance, he remarked: "Hello people, it's been too long," setting the tone before they hit their third tune, (What's the Story).
Speaking before the band launched into 'Cigarettes And Alcohol', Liam encouraged the crowd to share a moment of camaraderie, telling gig-goers to hug a stranger.
His exact command was a cheeky dare to the audience: "Right then beautiful people, I want to see you all turn around and put your arms round each other. And when the tune starts, jump up and f****** down."
Playful quips about the dynamic pricing brouhaha, which saw ticket prices for their shows skyrocket amidst fan frustration, peppered the event. This dramatic surge saw standard tickets leap from £148 to a staggering £355, sparking Government and competition authority pledges to investigate such pricing strategies.
Following an electric rendition of 'Roll With It', after which Liam exited the stage, Noel stepped into the limelight as lead vocalist for the first time that night. He jokingly hinted at the night's value, quipping: "It's just gone up."
Later, Liam couldn't help but jest with the fans, asking: "Was it worth the £40,000 you paid for a ticket?".
In an emotional closing to 'Live Forever', the crowd erupted in cheers and applause as a picture of the late Diogo Jota, the Liverpool footballer who tragically passed away in a car accident on Thursday, was displayed.
As Oasis transitioned into 'Champagne Supernova', their last song of the night, the frontman addressed the audience: "Right you beautiful people, this is it. Nice one for putting up with us over the years, we know we've been difficult. Champagne Supernova, nice one."
The Gallagher brothers, known for their tumultuous relationship, refrained from onstage chatter during the concert but were seen sharing a quick high-five and a brief half-hug after performing their final melody.
Support for Oasis came from fellow 90s sensation Cast and the erstwhile Verve leader Richard Ashcroft. Indie rockers Cast, hailing from Liverpool just like Jota, also paid homage by dedicating their hit 'Walkaway' to the tragic footballer.