Secret weapon to keep Oasis brothers on track revealed
Promoters have enlisted a secret weapon to keep Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher from knuckling on during their reunion tour.
The ultra-fiery, musically gifted pair have embarked on the much-anticipated world tour, but speculation has been rife since dates were confirmed about how long it would be before the two fell out.
As insurance against any issues that may derail the string of gigs the Gallaghers' 81-year-old mum, Peggy, has stepped into keep a watchful eye over her sons and douse any summering tensions that may arise.
The Daily Mail reports that Peggy is reportedly keeping Liam,, 52, and Noel, 58, in check as part of a 'military style operation' when they are not on stage.
After a violent end to their last tour culminated in a back stage fight in Paris in 2009, Noel quit the band, before the pair engaged in a public war of words for over a decade.
Insiders have stated that Liam is enjoying having his mum on tour and she helps 'keep his head down' to stay in the 'best mindset'.
One of the biggest moments on the tour is just around the corner as Oasis will take to the stage at Wembley next week, with Peggy's eldest son Paul, 59, performing a DJ set as a warm-up for the main event..
Peggy will be in the wings, and according to The Sun 'Liam is incredibly close to Peggy and has loved spending time with her during the tour. [She] has always stayed out of their disagreements and just wants the best for her sons.'
There is still a lingering animosity between the band's frontmen, which has brought significant challenges for tour organisers.
Separate dressing rooms are required, and the brothers use separate transport to and from events to avoid another flare-up and a potential 'PR and financial nightmare'.
A source told The Mirror: 'They will not be in each other's pockets and effectively be separate entities that come together for necessary promotional work and the gigs. Other than that, they will be apart for much of this reunion.
'Rehearsals will be the first time that they will be together for a significant amount of time working again. The atmosphere is sure to be electric, but also a little edgy.'
In 2019, Peggy pleaded with her youngest son, Liam, to bury the hatchet with his brother the following year, and has continually urged her sons to put aside their differences.
Earlier this month Liam and Noel's estranged father made the headlines when he was captured on video saying his sons 'don't know f***ing music'.
Thomas Augustin Gallagher, who they blame for an abusive upbringing and alleged violence toward their mother, has no contact with his sons.
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