Noel Gallagher was addicted to fame
Mar 11, 2009 Noel Gallagher, Oasis
The guitarist from Oasis recently admitted that the band should have taken a break when they reached the peak of their success. Noel Gallagher relates: “From the defining moment, which was the lights coming on at Knebworth in 1996, at the end of that second show, to (original members) Bonehead and Guigsy leaving, during that period I was kind of just doing it for the sake of it. I didn’t know what else to do. What we should have done after Knebworth was let the whole thing settle and taken two years off. But with the drugs and all that, you get so addicted to the attention, you also become institutionalized to the band.” The drugs and all that? Noel Gallagher is being a bit direct, isn’t he? But then again, why shouldn’t he? He’s a free man now with unlimited credit. But still, is Noel Gallagher sure it is just fame he’s addicted to? His bank must be, though, otherwise they wouldn’t have given him so much credit.
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Jay-Z and Beyonce Duet
Jun 21, 2008 Beyonce, Duets, Hip Hop, Jay-Z, Noel Gallagher, Oasis
Jay-Z and Beyonce could be teaming up for a duet this summer.
The married couple are rumored to appear on stage together at the O2 Wireless Festival in London, just one week after the rapper controversially headlines Glastonbury. A source said: “Jay-Z is planning a spectacle to end of spectacles. He knows all eyes will be on him when he headlines Glastonbury but he’s actually planning on whipping up something special for Wireless too. He’s been talking to Beyonce about getting her on stage.’
The hip-hop star, who teamed up with Beyonce for her worldwide smash hit ‘Crazy In Love’ and ’03 Bonnie and Clyde’, is also planning to fly in a huge string section and orchestra for the Hyde Park concert.
Since being announced as a Glastonbury headliner, Jay-Z has been criticized by rock royalty, including Oasis star Noel Gallagher, who insists a hip-hop act should not top the bill at the event.
Noel Gallagher puts it Bluntly
Feb 27, 2008 James Blunt, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Records Sale, Rocker
Noel Gallagher is flogging his Ibiza villa to get away from pop irritant James Blunt.
The rocker has put the gaff up for sale for $10 million, because it is too close to Blunt’s. Lord Noel can’t relax in his holiday Oasis knowing Blunt is just a CD’s throw away. He is also worried about bumping into the annoying-voiced Blunt out and about on the sunshine island.
A pal revealed: “Noel has been going to Ibiza every summer for years. But he wants to find a new holiday destination. He’s fed up of hearing James Blunt bang on about Ibiza like he owns the place. It’s taken the charm out of it for him so he’s put his villa up for sale. It’s very close to Blunt’s place, and he says he can’t stand the thought of Blunt writing cr*p tunes up the road.”
Charming.
Noel stands to make a tidy profit on the sale. He bought the villa for $5million in 1999 from Tubular Bells creator Mike Oldfield. He even kept some of Oldfield’s specially made carpets, which had the Tubular Bells symbol woven into them.
Oasis Gives
Oct 12, 2007 Music Artists, Music Bands, Oasis, Pop Music, Record Label, Records Sale, Rock, Rumor, Songs Download, Tickets Sale
Radiohead’s experiment of letting the fans download their new album for free has proven to be a success when their website topped the chart of music websites. Now, some of the music industry’s biggest names are following in their footsteps.
Jamiroquai and Oasis are not contracted to a record label much like Radiohead. They are also rumored to be considering on following Radiohead’s actions. Oasis has already announced that their next single will be available for download for a mere 99 pence. The Charlatans are also offering their next album for free if they visit the site of radio station XFM. Madness is considering giving away its next album for free as well.
With rapidly declining CD sales and increasing download sales but still the same wide fanbase, the performers who choose to give away their music are expected to make money from sales of concert tickets and other merchandise.
Liam Gallagher Hates Oasis’ Early Music
Sep 29, 2007 Music, Music Bands, News, Oasis, Rock
Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher hates his band’s early material – comparing his voice to cartoon bird Tweetie Pie. The Live Forever singer, 35, cringes when he hears songs from Oasis’ 1994 debut Definitely Maybe. What’s the story morning glory is a great album. Definitely Maybe is just ok. Retrospection mostly gives the negative jibes to all people because after some 10-12 or even later we all think about the mistakes we made in life and how we could have done it in a different fashion. There are always many ways to do many things but what sense you have at the age of say 25 are certainly going to be different from what sensibilities one has at 35-40. Liam everyone tries to be a perfectionist at their jobs be it a manager at McDonalds trying to deliver a perfect burger or a musician trying to make the perfect composition. Keep trying one we all will be good if not perfect.
Oasis wouldn’t release an album this year
Apr 17, 2007 Album, Album Release, Famous People, Music, Oasis, Record Label
Bad news for Oasis fans! Noel Gallagher announced there is no perspective for a new album of Oasis this year. He said he want to spend some time with his family and his pregnant girlfriend Sara McDonald. Need to prepare for the baby. The plans are to get the new album started this year and release it afterwards.
After fulfilling the contract with Sonny, there has be no new album from Oasis. Noel Gallagher said that he has decided first to do the album and then search for record labels and sign a contract with a music company.
There were some rumors these days, about Gallagher starting solo career, but the band officially has denied them on their website. Part of their statement says:
“Noel Gallagher is not preparing to launch into a solo career nor will he be playing at Glastonbury this June, as have been strongly suggested in some circles. He is an avid fan of the festival and will no doubt be on site checking out a few of his favourite bands again this year.”