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The Mainichi
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Mainichi
Oasis sends fans 'Supersonic' as long-awaited reunion tour starts in Cardiff
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) -- Oasis ended a 16-year hiatus on Friday with a punchy, powerful trip through one of Britpop's greatest songbooks, kicking off a reunion tour in Cardiff, Wales to a crowd ecstatic for the band's 1990s hits. And was there brotherly love between the famously feuding Gallagher siblings? Definitely maybe. Liam's swagger is undimmed Fans traveled to the Welsh capital from around the world for a show that many thought would never happen. Guitarist-songwriter Noel Gallagher and his singer brother Liam, the heart of Oasis, had not performed together since their acrimonious split in 2009. One fan banner summed it up: "The great wait is over." After a montage of headlines about the sparring siblings was capped with the words "the guns have fallen silent," Oasis appeared on stage to a deafening roar, opening with the apt "Hello" and its refrain of "it's good to be back." The brothers had a brief hand-in-hand moment but largely kept their distance onstage. Noel, 58, focused on his guitar while a parka-clad Liam, 52, snarled into the microphone with a swagger that has not dimmed in the 31 years since the band released its first album, "Definitely Maybe." A crowd of more than 60,000 in the Principality Stadium was treated to a well-paced two-hour set that drew heavily on the first album and its 1995 followup, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory," alongside a smattering of later tracks and fan-favorite B-sides. Songs like "Supersonic," "Roll With It" and "Rock 'n' Roll Star" sounded as thunderous as ever and sparked mass sing-alongs. "Put your arms over each other like you love each other," a tambourine-clutching Liam exhorted the crowd before launching into "Cigarettes and Alcohol." There was poignancy on "Live Forever" when an image of Liverpool Football Club player Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car crash on Thursday, was projected above the band. Noel took his turn on lead vocals for several songs, including the touching "Half the World Away," and the show ended with encores featuring some of Oasis' most enduring tracks: "Don't Look Back in Anger," "Wonderwall" and "Champagne Supernova." The brothers shared a half-hug as they ended the final song. Multicolored, sometimes faintly psychedelic, projections formed the main technological accoutrement to a show where the focus was squarely on the songs. There was little banter, though Liam paused between songs to check the audience was having a good time. "Was it worth the 40,000 pounds you paid for the ticket?" he quipped at one point, referring to the scramble for seats that saw some fans pay hundreds to see a show. From the roar of response, it was. "Absolutely incredible -- best gig I've ever been to in my life," said Nathan Price-Gearey as fans poured out of the stadium. "It was massive," said Millie Anderson, another satisfied concertgoer. "When they played 'Stand by Me,' I started sobbing my eyes out." 'Very, very special' The show in Cardiff kicked off a 19-date Live '25 tour in the U.K. and Ireland. Then come stops in North America, South America, Asia and Australia, ending in Sao Paulo on Nov. 23. The streets around the stadium filled before the concert with fans who gathered in groups to sing along to the band's hits and snapped up Oasis-branded bucket hats at 35 pounds ($48) each. "It's very, very special -- emotional," said 44-year-old Rob Maule from Edinburgh, Scotland, who came with three childhood friends. "For us, it's a generational thing. It's a chapter of our lives. And then the second generation, as people are taking their kids. It's really special." Vicki Moynehan came from Dorchester, in southwest England. She said her life has changed since she bought her ticket almost a year ago. "Seven months pregnant -- ain't gonna stop me," she said. Sing-along rock choruses Founded in the working-class streets of Manchester, England, in 1991, Oasis was one of the dominant British acts of the 1990s, releasing eight U.K. No. 1 albums. The band's sound was fueled by sing-along rock choruses and the combustible chemistry between guitarist-songwriter Noel Gallagher -- a Beatles and glam rock-loving musician with a knack for memorable tunes -- and younger brother Liam. Then and since, the brothers have often traded barbs -- onstage, in the studio and in interviews. Liam once called Noel "tofu boy," while Noel branded his brother "the angriest man you'll ever meet. He's like a man with a fork in a world of soup." After a backstage bust up at a concert in France in 2009, they long resisted pressure to reunite, even with the promise of a multimillion-dollar payday. Now they have agreed on a tour that sees them joined by former Oasis members Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and Gem Archer on guitar, bassist Andy Bell and drummer Joey Waronker. 'An absolute unbelievable blast' The announcement of the U.K. tour in August sparked a ticket-buying frenzy, complete with error messages, hourslong online queues, dashed hopes and anger at prices that surged at the last minute. The ticketing troubles sparked questions in the U.K. Parliament and an investigation by Britain's competition regulator. It has threatened Ticketmaster -- which sold around 900,000 Oasis tickets -- with legal action. No plans have been announced for Oasis to record any new music, and the tour is being presented as a one-off. Music writer John Aizlewood said that it's an opportunity for Oasis to "tend the legacy" of the band, and remind people of the power of the Oasis brand. "There should be a sense of huge joy and life affirmation about these shows. And I think if they can just play it right, then that can be a massive burnishing of their legacy," he said. "(There is) this enduring love for Oasis -- and love means money." Fans were determined to enjoy the moment.
Japan Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Oasis sends fans Supersonic as long-awaited reunion tour starts in Cardiff
Liam Gallagher, left, holds his brother Noel Gallagher's hand aloft as they perform during their reunion concert on Friday in Cardiff. By JILL LAWLESS Oasis ended a 16-year hiatus on Friday with a punchy, powerful trip through one of Britpop's greatest songbooks, kicking off a reunion tour in Cardiff, Wales to a crowd ecstatic for the band's 1990s hits. And was there brotherly love between the famously feuding Gallagher siblings? Definitely maybe. Fans traveled to the Welsh capital from around the world for a show that many thought would never happen. Guitarist-songwriter Noel Gallagher and his singer brother Liam, the heart of Oasis, had not performed together since their acrimonious split in 2009. One fan banner summed it up: 'The great wait is over.' After a montage of headlines about the sparring siblings was capped with the words 'the guns have fallen silent,' Oasis appeared on stage to a deafening roar, opening with the apt 'Hello' and its refrain of 'it's good to be back.' The brothers had a brief hand-in-hand moment but largely kept their distance onstage. Noel, 58, focused on his guitar while a parka-clad Liam, 52, snarled into the microphone with a swagger that has not dimmed in the 31 years since the band released its first album, 'Definitely Maybe.' A crowd of more than 60,000 in the Principality Stadium was treated to a well-paced two-hour set that drew heavily on the first album and its 1995 followup, '(What's the Story) Morning Glory,' alongside a smattering of later tracks and fan-favorite B-sides. Song like 'Supersonic,' 'Roll With It' and 'Rock 'n' Roll Star' sounded as thunderous as ever and sparked mass sing-alongs. 'Put your arms over each other like you love each other,' a tambourine-clutching Liam exhorted the crowd before launching into 'Cigarettes and Alcohol." There was poignancy on 'Live Forever' when an image of Liverpool Football Club player Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car crash on Thursday, was projected above the band. Noel took his turn on lead vocals for several songs, including the touching 'Half the World Away,' and the show ended with encores featuring some of Oasis' most enduring tracks: 'Don't Look Back in Anger,' 'Wonderwall' and 'Champagne Supernova.' The brothers shared a half-hug as they ended the final song. Multicolored, sometimes faintly psychedelic projections formed the main technological accoutrement to a show where the focus was squarely on the songs. There was little banter, though Liam paused between songs to check the audience was having a good time. 'Was it worth the 40,000 pounds you paid for the ticket?' he quipped at one point, referring to the scramble for seats that saw some fans pay hundreds to see a show. From the roar of response, it was. 'Very, very special' The show in Cardiff kicked off a 19-date Live '25 tour in the UK and Ireland. Then come stops in North America, South America, Asia and Australia, ending in Sao Paulo on Nov 23. Before the show, the streets around the stadium filled with fans who gathered in groups to sing along to the band's hits and snapped up Oasis-branded bucket hats at 35 pounds ($48) each. 'It's very, very special — emotional," said 44-year old Rob Maule from Edinburgh, Scotland. "I'm here with three of my friends, childhood friends, and we used to see Oasis across the country. 'For us, it's a generational thing. It's a chapter of our lives," he said. "And then the second generation, as people are taking their kids. It's really special.' Vicki Moynehan came from Dorchester, in southwest England. She said her life has changed since she bought her ticket almost a year ago. 'Seven months pregnant — ain't gonna stop me,' she said. Sing-along rock choruses Founded in the working-class streets of Manchester, England, in 1991, Oasis was one of the dominant British acts of the 1990s, releasing eight UK No. 1 albums. The band's sound was fueled by sing-along rock choruses and the combustible chemistry between guitarist-songwriter Noel Gallagher — a Beatles and glam rock-loving musician with a knack for memorable tunes — and younger brother Liam. Then and since, the brothers have often traded barbs — onstage, in the studio and in interviews. Liam once called Noel 'tofu boy,' while Noel branded his brother 'the angriest man you'll ever meet. He's like a man with a fork in a world of soup.' After a backstage bustup at a concert in France in 2009, they long resisted pressure to reunite, even with the promise of a multimillion-dollar payday. Now they have agreed on a tour that sees hem joined by former Oasis members Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs and Gem Archer on guitar, bassist Andy Bell and drummer Joey Waronker. 'An absolute unbelievable blast' The announcement of the UK tour in August sparked a ticket-buying frenzy, complete with error messages, hourslong online queues, dashed hopes and anger at prices that surged at the last minute. The ticketing troubles sparked questions in UK Parliament, where Arts Minister Chris Bryant criticized 'practices that see fans of live events blindsided by price hikes.' Britain's competition regulator has since threatened Ticketmaster — which sold around 900,000 Oasis tickets — with legal action. No plans have been announced for Oasis to record any new music, and the tour is being presented as a one-off. Music writer John Aizlewood said that it's an opportunity for Oasis to 'tend the legacy' of the band, and remind people of the power of the Oasis brand. 'There should be a sense of huge joy and life affirmation about these shows. And I think if they can just play it right, then that can be a massive burnishing of their legacy,' he said. '(There is) this enduring love for Oasis — and love means money.' Fans were determined to enjoy the moment. 'I'm the oldest sibling of four brothers, so I know they'll fall out,' said Stephen Truscott, from Middlesbrough in northeast England. "(But) the first night, they're going to have an absolute unbelievable blast. It's going to be the best.' © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Oasis' Noel Gallagher reveals 'biggest fight' he had with Liam
Before last August, the odds of an Oasis reunion were low. Now, as the tempestuous Britpop band kicked off its Oasis Live '25 reunion tour July 4 in Wales, bets are being placed on what the first song on the setlist will be and which expletive Liam Gallaher will first utter when he and brother Noel return to the stage after 15 years. Most apt is, will Oasis break up before the tour is over in November? The famously mercurial brothers Gallagher have provided oddsmakers with plenty of historical material to suggest a 41-date voyage around the world helmed by a pair of hotheads is a tenuous arrangement. Among the numerous books released in anticipation of Oasis' comeback is 'Supersonic: The Complete, Authorized and Uncut Interviews' (out now from Penguin Random House). The oral history compiled by Simon Halfon, a friend of the band since 1996 when he designed their album covers, is derived from nearly 30 hours of interviews with the Gallaghers that he commissioned for the 2016 documentary, 'Supersonic' (both the film and the book are named for the Britpop band's 1994 debut single). Stories about misbehaviors are abundant. A simple ferry trip turned into a drunken melee ('Someone's punched someone, someone's kicked someone, someone's got nicked and then we are handcuffed,' Liam recalls). Stage brawls were routine ('In the middle of 'Bring It On Down' somebody got on stage and smacked me right in the eyeball … Of course there is a fight and I hit somebody on the head with my guitar,' is Noel's remembrance). And alcohol and drugs were omnipresent ('As soon as a line went up my nose, I could have been anywhere, mate,' Liam says of the album launch party for '(What's the Story) Morning Glory'). Along with the brothers, a handful of other voices pop into the interviews, including original guitarist/keyboardist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, matriarch Peggy Gallagher (spelled 'Peggie' throughout the book) and Noel and Liam's oldest sibling Paul, who is not a member of the band. Here are a few of Oasis' recollections of raucousness: Noel Gallagher reveals the 'biggest fight' he ever had with Liam The recording sessions of Oasis' sophomore effort, '(What's the Story) Morning Glory,' an album that generated enduring gems 'Wonderwall,' 'Don't Look Back in Anger,' 'Roll With It' and the dreamy title track, took place in Wales. Because Noel and coproducer Owen Morris preferred to work on post-production without the other band members as distractions, 'That gave Liam a lot of time to fanny about and indulge in his greatest hobby, which was acting like a ... buffoon,' Noel says. A drunken Liam wandered back to the studio after a few hours with some new pub friends and the result, Noel recounts, 'might have been the biggest fight we ever had.' A cricket bat in the studio was used to smash all sorts of things – studio equipment when it was in Liam's hands, Liam's head when it was in Noel's – until Noel left with Liam chucking a garbage can at the car as he drove away. Michael Spencer Jones, the photographer who shot the band's first three album covers, said a local repairman came to the studio the next day and remarked, 'We've not seen damage like this since Ozzy Osbourne and Sabbath were recording here. This is nothing.' Oasis has no love for helicopters Within 18 months of their existence and the smash success of debut album 'Definitely Maybe" in 1994 and '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?' in 1995, Oasis reached stratospheric heights in Europe. Stadium sellouts and iconic festivals such as Knebworth became the norm for the band. But while the massive crowds didn't cause trepidation, their required mode of transportation did. 'I remember being more nervous looking at the itinerary – it just had the word 'helicopter' in every other page. That ramps up the odds of dying quite sharpish,' Noel says. 'We were helicoptered everywhere: helicopter to Slane (Castle), helicopter to Loch Lomond, helicopter to the chippy. I was sick of it all at the end.' Liam had a different reason for his dislike. 'Getting off a helicopter, the only thing I'm thinking is, 'If that blade messes my hair up, man, I'm walking home … That is seriously where my head would be at.' Oasis has no interest in awards Both times the band has been nominated for entry into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Liam has responded to the potential honor with angry expletives. His dismissive attitude emanates from Oasis' heyday, when the band was being feted regularly with awards primarily from British institutions. 'You come to my house, there is not one award up,' he says. 'They're all under the stairs, just sitting there … that's not what I'm about. Awards ceremonies are good just for the simple fact – to get wasted and hurl some abuse at some poor indie band.' Noel says he has given all of his awards away and that the approval of fans is all he needs as validation. 'They don't mean anything,' he says. 'It doesn't make you any better, any greater a person or better a songwriter … It's what you're doing on stage that really matters.'
Al Etihad
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Oasis ride Britpop revival as 90s make nostalgic comeback in UK
30 June 2025 13:03 LONDON (AFP)With "Britpop" bands Oasis and Pulp topping the charts and filling concert halls, a 90s vibe is floating over the music scene this summer amid nostalgia for a "cooler" time when people seemed "happier".On Instagram and TikTok, young people are filming themselves styled like the band's brothers Liam and Noel band's reunion, 16 years after the brothers' messy split, has generated huge enthusiasm across the generation for the UK and Ireland tour, which kicks off on July 4 in Cardiff, were snapped up at the end of last Liam and Noel aren't the only ones making a recently returned to the top of the charts for the first time in 27 years with their new album "More".At the band's concerts, the first notes of most famous hit "Common People" are greeted with the kind of delirium last seen when it was released in will release an album in September and Supergrass are touring this summer to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's debut album. Reason for Resurgence "Everyone likes an anniversary, don't they?" said Glenn Fosbraey, a popular music academic at Winchester particular, 1995 was "a great year for music" with the release of Oasis album "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" said the 42-year-old lecturer, who grew up with Britpop."It's a nice opportunity to relive our own youth and secondly to introduce this to the next generation," as he is doing with his teenage nostalgia for the 1990s doesn't just affect those in their forties, but also Gen Z, young people born between 1997 and 2012, added James Hannam of Solent University in perceive those times as "less stressful" than the ones they face, weighed down by concerns about climate change, war, and artificial intelligence, he added. The music industry economics professor has noticed a return of 90s fashion among his students for several years now, with a return of baggy jeans and bucket hats, a staple of Liam Gallagher's wardrobe at the height of his fame.
