Noel Gallagher (Photo: Live4ever)
Noel Gallagher has said the diametric behaviour of himself and brother Liam when on and offstage during the final years of Oasis meant the positive vibes so often associated with their live shows were in fact a ‘sham’.
During 2008-09, what would become Oasis’ final world tour was marred by a turbulent relationship between the Gallagher brothers even by their standards, ultimately leading to Noel’s walkout in August 2009.
And now, in an interview with The Daily Telegraph‘s supplement, Noel has said the bad blood between the pair at a time when he believes they should have been behaving as ‘elder statesmen’ rendered the message contained in timeless tracks such as ‘Live Forever‘ a sham.
“There’s always a power struggle in a band, and when you’re young and daft and hopped up (sic) on drugs and alcohol, it can get violent,” he said. “But when you’re all grown men with kids, it just doesn’t feel right.”
“I found it quite undignified. We’re supposed to be the elder statesmen now! All this effing and blinding before gigs, and then going up and singing ‘Live Forever’. It was all a bit of a sham, really.”
Noel Gallagher’s debut solo album, ‘Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds‘, was released in the UK today (October 17th).
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