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William John Paul Gallagher (born 21 September 1972) is an English singer and songwriter who is the lead singer and co-founder of the rock band Oasis. Gallagher fronted Beady Eye, an offshoot of Oasis, between 2009 and 2014, before starting a successful solo career in 2017. One of the most recognisable figures in British rock music, he is noted for his distinctive vocal style and outspoken personality.

Key Information

Gallagher was interested in joining a band called the Rain. After mutual agreement, the band underwent a name change to Oasis, and his older brother Noel was initially approached to be their manager.[1][2] Noel was subsequently extended an invitation to join the band as their lead guitarist and songwriter, which he accepted. The band's debut album, Definitely Maybe (1994), was a critical and commercial success amidst the emergence of Britpop. Their second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995), reached the top of the album charts in many countries, and their third studio album, Be Here Now (1997), became the fastest-selling album in UK chart history. Britpop eventually declined in popularity, and Oasis failed to revive it; however, all of their subsequent albums topped the UK charts, and they continued to tour, playing gigs to 1,000,000+ people worldwide, but particularly in Europe, and South America.[3][4][5][6] In August 2009, following Noel's departure from Oasis, Gallagher and the remaining band members would go on to form Beady Eye, with whom he released two studio albums before they disbanded in 2014.

In 2017, Gallagher began his solo career with the release of his debut solo album, As You Were (2017), which proved to be a critical and commercial success. It topped the UK Albums Chart and was the ninth fastest-selling debut album of the 2010s in the UK, with over 103,000 units sold in its first week.[7] In 2018, the album was certified platinum with over 300,000 units sold in the UK.[8] His second album, Why Me? Why Not, received mostly positive reviews and topped the UK charts upon its release in September 2019. This made it his tenth chart-topping album including eight with Oasis, and it also became the fastest-selling vinyl of 2019.[9] In March 2010, he was voted the greatest frontman of all time in a reader poll by Q magazine.[10] In 2019, he received the MTV Europe Music Award for "Rock Icon". Gallagher's third album, C'mon You Know, was released in 2022 and became his fourth solo album to debut at number one on the UK Albums Chart.[11] In 2024, Gallagher collaborated with ex-Stone Roses musician John Squire on the studio album Liam Gallagher & John Squire, which was released on 1 March 2024.

Oasis's time was marked by turbulence, especially during the peak of Britpop, during which Gallagher was involved in several disputes with Noel. Their conflicts and wild lifestyles regularly made tabloid headlines. The band had a rivalry with fellow Britpop band Blur.

Early life

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Gallagher was born in the Longsight area of Manchester on 21 September 1972, to Irish immigrant parents Peggy and Thomas "Tommy" Gallagher from Charlestown, County Mayo and Duleek, County Meath, respectively.[12][13][14] As the youngest of three children, he has two elder brothers, Paul and Noel. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Ashburn Avenue and then Cranwell Drive in the Manchester suburb of Burnage.[15] As the eldest child, Paul was given his own bedroom while Liam had to share his bedroom with Noel.[16]

When he was 10, Peggy took him and his brothers and left abusive Tommy, whom she divorced four years later.[17] Although Liam maintained sporadic contact with his father throughout his teens, their issues remain unresolved. While drinking at a pub after an Oasis show in Ireland during the height of their fame, Liam noticed his father from across the room and had to be calmed down by Noel. A leaked phone call later revealed that he subsequently called his father and threatened to break his legs if he ever saw him again.[18]

Gallagher was educated at St. Bernard's RC Primary School and the Barlow Roman Catholic High School in Didsbury. Despite common reports that he was expelled at age 16 for fighting, he was actually suspended for three months. He then returned to school, where he completed his last term and gained four GCSEs in 1990.[19][20] He preferred sports at a young age, having no interest in music. During his teens, he suffered a blow to the head with a hammer from a student at a rival school, which he credits with changing his attitude towards music.[21] After this incident, he became infatuated with the idea of joining a band.[20] He became confident in his ability to sing and began listening to bands like the Beatles, the Stone Roses, the La's, the Who, the Kinks, the Jam, and T. Rex. In the process, he became obsessed with the Beatles' John Lennon, and would later sarcastically claim to be Lennon reincarnated despite being born eight years prior to Lennon's death.[22] Liam and Noel attended a Stone Roses benefit gig at International 2 in 1988; both brothers claim that if they had not gone to that gig, Oasis would never have happened. Liam later claimed: "That was my favourite gig of all time, killed me dead, changed me fuckin' life. If I hadn't gone that night, I'd probably be sitting in some pub in Levenshulme."[23] He would also help Noel with his job as a roadie for Inspiral Carpets and worked as a tax collector for HM Revenue and Customs.[24]

Career

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1991–2009: Oasis

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Main article: Oasis (band)

"Liam? We wouldn't have been what we were without him, that's for sure. As important and as vital as those songs were and still are, I think the two elements that made Oasis was his thing and them songs. If it wasn't for him we might have been just another band. I couldn't imagine anybody else being the singer."

— Noel Gallagher, interviewed in 2015[25]

When school friend Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan invited Gallagher to join his band The Rain as a vocalist, he agreed. He was the band's co-songwriter, along with guitarist Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs. Noel has since openly mocked this writing partnership, describing them as being "just awful", and Liam also admitted that they were "shit".[20] The band only rehearsed once a week and did not get many gigs. It was at one of their rare shows in 1991 at the Boardwalk in Manchester that Noel, having recently returned from touring internationally as a roadie for Inspiral Carpets, saw them perform. In 1993, Oasis played a four-song set at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow, where Alan McGee of Creation Records discovered them and signed them for a six-album deal. The band's debut album Definitely Maybe was released on 28 August 1994, and went on to become the fastest-selling British debut album of all time. Liam was praised for his vocal contributions to the album, and his presence made Oasis a popular live act. Critics cited influences from the Beatles and Sex Pistols. Liam's attitude garnered attention from the British tabloid press, which often ran stories concerning his alleged drug use and behaviour. In 1997, Definitely Maybe was named the 14th greatest album of all time in a "Music of the Millennium" poll conducted by HMV.[26] In Channel 4's "100 Greatest Albums" countdown in 2005, the album was placed at No. 6.[27] In 2006, NME placed the album at No. 3 in a list of the greatest British albums ever.[28] In the 2006 book of British Hit Singles and Albums, the album was voted the best album of all time, with the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band finishing second.[29] Q placed it at No. 5 on their greatest albums of all-time list in 2006, and NME hailed it as the greatest album of all time that same year.

The Gallagher brothers performing with Oasis in September 2005

The band's second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? was even more successful, becoming the third-best selling album in British history.[30] Around this time, Oasis became embroiled in a well documented media-fuelled feud with fellow Britpop band Blur. The differing styles of the bands now leading the Britpop movement—Oasis a working-class northern band, and Blur a middle-class southern band—made the media perceive them as natural rivals. In August 1995, Blur and Oasis released new singles on the same day; Blur's "Country House" outsold Oasis' "Roll with It" by 58,000 copies during the week.[31] When the band mimed the single on Top of the Pops, Liam pretended to play Noel's guitar and Noel pretended to sing, taking a jibe at the show's lip-syncing format. (What's the Story) Morning Glory? is considered to be a seminal record of the Britpop era and as one of the best albums of the 1990s,[32] and appears in several charts as one of the greatest albums of all time.[33] In 2010, Rolling Stone commented that "the album is a triumph, full of bluster, bravado, and surprising tenderness" and that it "capped a true golden age for Britpop".[34] The magazine ranked the album at No. 378 on its 2012 list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time".[35] The album's enduring popularity within the UK was reflected when it won the BRITs Album of 30 Years at the 2010 BRIT Awards. The award was voted on by the public to decide the greatest Best Album winner in the history of the BRIT Awards.[36] The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[37]

Gallagher performing in February 2006

Oasis's third album, Be Here Now, was released on 21 August 1997 and set a new record as the fastest-selling album in UK Chart history. The album was denounced by Noel in later years, but Liam has defended it.[38] On the first day of release, Be Here Now sold over 424,000 copies and became the fastest-selling album in British chart history; initial reviews were overwhelmingly positive.[39] The band's long-time producer Owen Morris said the recording sessions were marred by arguments and drug abuse, and that the band's only motivations were commercial.[40] As of 2008, the album had sold eight million copies worldwide. It was the best-selling album of 1997 in the UK, with 1.47 million units sold.[41] The album topped the UK Vinyl Albums Chart in 2016, 19 years after its original release.[42] Creation Records shut down in 1999, after which the Gallagher brothers set up their own label, Big Brother Recordings, for all future Oasis releases. Future album and singles were marked with codes starting with "RKID" ("our kid", Northern English slang for a sibling or younger relative). Oasis returned in 2000 with the album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants. Founding members Bonehead and Guigsy left during the recording, leaving Liam as the only member remaining from the band's pre-Oasis lineup. The album featured the band's first song written by Liam, "Little James", written for his then-wife Patsy Kensit's son James.[43] This song, along with the album as a whole, received generally mixed reviews.

Oasis's next album, Heathen Chemistry, was released in 2002 and featured three more songs written by Liam. One of them was "Songbird", an acoustic ballad about his love for Nicole Appleton, whom he would later marry. The song was the fourth single from the album and reached No. 3 in the UK charts. Later that year, Gallagher broke several teeth and sustained injuries to his face after a fight broke out at a Munich bar. He and Oasis drummer Alan White were arrested but released without charge. Oasis had to pull out of the shows in Munich and Düsseldorf due to Liam's injuries. 2005 saw the release of Oasis's sixth studio album, Don't Believe the Truth, featuring a further three compositions by Liam: "Love Like a Bomb" (co-written with rhythm guitarist Gem Archer), "The Meaning of Soul", and "Guess God Thinks I'm Abel". The album won two Q Awards: a special People's Choice Award and Best Album.[44] Gallagher joined the rest of Oasis to receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at the BRIT Awards in 2007. As the band picked up the award, he commented on stage, "Seeing as we don't get nominated for this shit no more, this'll have to do."

2008 saw the release of the band's final album Dig Out Your Soul, which featured three Liam-written songs: "I'm Outta Time", "Ain't Got Nothin'", and "Soldier On". Dig Out Your Soul went straight to No. 1 on the UK Album Charts and reached No. 5 in the U.S. 200 Billboard Charts. In the UK, the album sold 90,000 copies on its first day of release, making it the second-fastest selling album of 2008, behind Coldplay's Viva la Vida. It debuted on the UK Albums Chart at No. 1 with first-week sales of 200,866 copies, making it the 51st fastest selling album ever in the UK. The album debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S. with 53,000 copies sold.[45] It is the highest chart position of any Oasis album in the U.S. since Be Here Now, which debuted at No. 2, but fewer total opening week sales than Don't Believe the Truth.[45] It spent over 30 weeks in the French Albums Chart.[46] Many critics lauded Dig Out Your Soul as one of the band's strongest albums, one opined that "it seems Oasis have made something that can happily play alongside Morning Glory".[47] In August 2009, during the tour in support of the album, the band split up due to Noel not being able to work with Liam any more.[48]

2009–2014: Beady Eye

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Main article: Beady Eye
Gallagher performing with Beady Eye in March 2011

In November 2009, Gallagher announced that he and former Oasis band members had written new material as part of a new project, and could be gigging as early as a couple of months, and stated that "Oasis are done, this is something new".[49] On 19 November 2009, he announced that he would be recording an album with Gem Archer, Andy Bell, and Chris Sharrock around Christmas time, with a possible release date in July 2010.[50] He told MTV: "We've been demoing some songs that we've had for a bit. Just doing that, on the quiet, not making a big fuss about it. After Christmas we might go in the studio and record them and hopefully have an album out in July." He later said that the band would "do it in a different kind of way now. I'll try and reconnect with a new band, new songs, and I'm feeling confident about the songs." He was reported to have been "feeling a million percent confident that they could be better than Oasis".[51]

In March 2010, Gallagher was voted the greatest frontman of all time in a reader poll by Q magazine.[10] On 16 March 2010, he announced that his new band would be releasing their first single in October with an album to follow the next year.[52][53] On 9 November 2010, Beady Eye released their first single "Bring the Light" as a free download.[54] The next single from the album, "The Roller", was released in January 2011.[55] The band's debut album Different Gear, Still Speeding was released on 28 February 2011. On the album the songwriting is credited as a collaborative work between Gallagher, Andy Bell, and Gem Archer. The BBC and The Independent both commented that the album bests Oasis' later music, if not lacking innovation from the previous group, while NME praised the album's simplicity and variety and cited "Bring the Light" as a surprising highlight.[56] The album is generally agreed to have surpassed expectations, with Mojo remarking that the album "shaped up better than many imagined", and Q saying that it "decimates all negative preconceptions".[57]

On 3 April 2011, Beady Eye headlined a Japan Tsunami Disaster relief concert at the Brixton Academy. Gallagher organised the star-studded event as a fundraiser for the devastating event that happened on 11 March 2011. The event raised over £150,000 for the British Red Cross, which was working in the earthquake and tsunami-hit country.[58] Gallagher also announced that Beady Eye's version of the Beatles' "Across the Universe", which they performed on the night, would be released as a charity single, to benefit the fundraising.[59]

In March 2012, Gallagher stated that Beady Eye would play Oasis songs.[60] They did this for the first time when they supported the Stone Roses in June 2012.[61][62] This prompted speculation as to whether an Oasis reunion was in the offing.[63] In August 2012, Beady Eye performed "Wonderwall" at the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony.[64]

The band's second studio album BE was released on 12 June 2013. It was recorded with Dave Sitek between November 2012 and March 2013. The band embarked on a corresponding tour playing a "secret gig" at Glastonbury. In contrast to his headlining spot with Oasis, Beady Eye featured as one of the first bands to open the festival. Gallagher stated it was a "refreshing" change. BE was not as successful in the United States as Gallagher and the rest of the band had hoped. This hindered their American popularity, and it was announced there would be no tour dates scheduled for the United States.[65] BE received a mixed critical reception.[66] Many positive reviews complimented the band's progression from their debut album, while negative reviews criticised the album's lyrics and production.

Simon Harper of Clash magazine said, "Shades of light and dark ripple throughout and keep the listener guessing... (On 'Soul Love') Liam Gallagher's cosmic vibe is matched by the first distinct stamp of producer David Sitek's ambient adventuring, which commandeers the second-half of the song, letting it drift dreamily skywards. This is what permeates BE, making it sonically enchanting."[67] On 25 October 2014, Gallagher announced that Beady Eye had disbanded. His post on Twitter stated that the band were "no longer" and thanked fans for their support.[68]

2016–2019: As You Were and Why Me? Why Not.

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Gallagher performing in August 2017

In a Twitter post on 4 January 2016, Gallagher balked at the idea of pursuing a solo career.[69] However, in an interview with Q later that year,[70] he announced that he would be releasing solo songs in 2017; he did not consider it a solo career, stating that he had a backlog of songs he had written over the years and wanted to release them.[71] A solo appearance at Bergenfest in 2017 was announced in November 2016, with other festival appearances for summer 2017 later confirmed.[72] After beginning to record his debut solo album in 2016, it was announced in March 2017 that the album was to be titled As You Were. His solo debut single "Wall of Glass" was released on 1 June, with an accompanying music video.[73][74] In the same month, Gallagher performed his first solo concert at the Ritz in Manchester with all proceeds going to victims of the Manchester terror attack.[75] He also revealed that he would launch his first solo tour of the United States and Canada to support the album's release.[76]

On 4 June 2017, Gallagher made a surprise appearance at the One Love Manchester benefit concert, where he played "Rock 'N' Roll Star", "Wall of Glass", and "Live Forever" alongside Coldplay's Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland.[77] He performed at the Rock am Ring festival and the Pinkpop Festival in June 2017. Since a dispute with his management in 2017, he has been represented by his Australian-born nephew Daniel Nicholas.[78] Gallagher also performed at Glastonbury in June 2017. During the set, he sang "Don't Look Back in Anger" for the first time, dedicating his performance to the victims of the recent Manchester and London terror attacks and the Grenfell Tower fire.[79] On 30 June 2017, he released his second solo single "Chinatown".[80]

On July 28, 2017, Liam Gallagher made his first-ever performance in the U.S. as a solo artist during a concert at the McKittrick Hotel in New York City.

In July, he performed at the Exit festival in Serbia and Benicassim festival in Spain and made his first-ever performance in the U.S. as a solo artist during a "secret gig" at the McKittrick Hotel in New York City.[81] On 3 August, Gallagher performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago and left the stage in the middle of a song after performing for only 20 minutes. He later apologised on Twitter and said he had vocal problems.[82] In August, Gallagher performed at Reading and Leeds Festival. In October, he performed the Beatles' song "Come Together" with Foo Fighters and Joe Perry at the CalJam festival in California.[83]

On 6 October 2017, As You Were was released to positive reviews. The album proved to be a successful comeback for Gallagher, debuting at No. 1 in the UK with first-week sales of 103,000. In doing so, it outsold the rest of the top 10 of the UK Albums Chart combined, as well as achieving higher first-week sales than both Beady Eye albums combined. It also achieved the highest single-week vinyl sales in 20 years, with 16,000 copies sold.[84] On 23 October, Gallagher announced that he would be doing a one-off concert in Finsbury Park on 29 June 2018. The gig sold out within minutes of tickets being announced.[85] Subsequently, it was announced that there would be a concert at Emirates Lancashire Cricket Club in Manchester on 18 August 2018.[86] It was also confirmed that Gallagher would be a headline act at the TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow Green on 30 June 2018,[87] and that he would be a headline act at the 2018 Isle of Wight Festival alongside Depeche Mode, the Killers, and Kasabian.[88]

Gallagher performing at the 2018 Vieilles Charrues Festival

In February 2018, Gallagher performed "Live Forever" at the Brit Awards as a tribute to the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, after Ariana Grande (whose show was the target of the attack) could not perform due to illness.[89] In April, it was confirmed that he would support the Rolling Stones at The London Stadium on 22 May.[90] Later that month, he confirmed that he had started work on his second solo album with Greg Kurstin and Andrew Wyatt. On 29 May 2019, Gallagher revealed that the album would be called Why Me? Why Not. On 7 June, "Shockwave" was released as the album's lead single.[91][92] The same day, a documentary was released called As It Was, which chronicled Gallagher's return to music.[93] On 27 June, Gallagher released another single titled "The River". On 26 July, he released a third single from the album, "Once", followed by a fourth single, "One of Us", on 15 August.

Gallagher played an acoustic set for MTV Unplugged in Hull City Hall on 3 August, showcasing his solo songs. "Once" debuted live and new songs "One of Us", "Now That I've Found You" (which was inspired by Gallagher's reunion with his daughter Molly),[94] "Gone", and "Why Me? Why Not." were played publicly for the first time.[95] Gallagher also performed several Oasis songs, including "Stand by Me" for the first time since 2001, and "Sad Song" which he had never performed live before. For the Oasis songs, Gallagher was joined on stage by former Oasis guitarist Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs.[96] The special aired on 27 September, several hours after Why Me? Why Not. debuted at number one in the UK.

Why Me? Why Not. received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Many positive reviews complimented the album for expanding on the sound of As You Were, with Gallagher's vocals also being singled out for praise. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received a weighted average score of 74 based on 19 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[97] In November, he received the first Rock Icon award at the MTV Europe Music Awards.[98] That same month, he announced that he would perform at Manchester's Heaton Park on 12 June 2020[99] and TRNSMT Festival on 11 July 2020.[100]

2020–2024: C'mon You Know and Liam Gallagher & John Squire

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On 31 January 2020, Gallagher surprise released a live EP entitled Acoustic Sessions, which contained 7 live acoustic performances of both his solo and Oasis songs, as well as the original demo version of "Once".[101] On 27 March, he announced that the Heaton Park show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[102] In response to the pandemic, he announced that he would perform a free show for NHS staff at The O2 Arena on 29 October 2020, which was ultimately postponed to 17 August 2021.[103] After the first worldwide COVID-19 lockdown began in March 2020, Gallagher posted several humorous video clips to Twitter of him singing various Oasis hits with reworked lyrics to advise his fans to wash their hands.[104] Later that year, Gallagher released his MTV Unplugged performance as his first live album, MTV Unplugged (Live At Hull City Hall), containing 10 of the 17 songs played. It was released on 12 June 2020 and debuted at number one on the UK charts upon its release, becoming Gallagher's third UK no.1 album as a solo artist.[105]

Gallagher and John Squire performing in Milan in April 2024

On 27 November 2020, Gallagher released a stand-alone single titled "All You're Dreaming Of". The proceeds from the song go to Action for Children. Peaking at No. 24, it became his fourth solo single to reach the UK top 40, while also becoming the UK's highest selling vinyl single of 2020.[106]

In October 2021, Gallagher collaborated with Richard Ashcroft on a reworked version of "C'mon People (We're Making It Now)" for Ashcroft's album Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1.[107]

On 1 October 2021, Gallagher announced that he would be releasing a third solo album, titled C'mon You Know, on 27 May 2022. Gallagher performed at Knebworth Park on 3 and 4 June 2022, nearly 26 years after he performed there with Oasis.[108] On 11 October, Gallagher announced that he would also perform at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on 1 June and Hampden Park in Glasgow on 26 June 2022.[109]

On 20 January 2022, Gallagher announced that the first single to be released from C'mon You Know would be "Everything's Electric" co-written by Friedrich Kunath, Dave Grohl—who also provided drums—and Greg Kurstin.[110] The track was released on 4 February 2022.[111][112] Gallagher performed "Everything's Electric" at the 42nd Brit Awards on 8 February 2022. It debuted at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart Top 100 and debuted at number 1 on the UK Singles Sales Chart.[113][114][115][116][117] The album's title track was released on 1 April.[118] The album's third single "Better Days" was released 22 April with the song's proceeds going to War Child.[119] The album's fourth single "Diamond In The Dark" was released on 26 May.[120]

Gallagher performing with Oasis in August 2025

On 17 March, Gallagher announced that he would be releasing his Down By The River Thames performance as his second solo live album. It was released on 27 May 2022, the same day as C'mon You Know.[121][122] On 3 and 4 June, Gallagher performed at Knebworth Festival in Hertfordshire.[123] The concerts were performed on two consecutive nights which coincided with C'mon You Know becoming a number-one album in the UK national charts.[124]

On 29 July, Gallagher released his second EP, Diamond In The Dark, which features a cover of "Bless You", originally recorded by John Lennon.[125] On 10 October 2022, Gallagher released a fifth single from the album titled "Too Good For Giving Up" in partnership with mental health organisation Talk Club UK.[126]

On 16 October 2023, Gallagher announced that he would do a tour to mark the thirtieth anniversary of Definitely Maybe in June 2024 where he would perform the album in its entirety alongside some of B-sides from the album's singles.[127] On 21 November 2023, Gallagher announced that he would headline TRNSMT on 12 July 2024.[128]

In 2024, Gallagher collaborated with ex-Stone Roses guitarist John Squire on the album Liam Gallagher & John Squire, which was released on 1 March 2024;[129][130] the album was preceded by the singles "Just Another Rainbow"[131] and "Mars to Liverpool".[132] Squire and Gallagher announced a tour on 26 January 2024.[133]

2024–present: Oasis reunion

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On 27 August 2024, it was announced that both Liam and Noel Gallagher would reform Oasis and embark on a tour in 2025.[134] The first tour date was 4 July 2025 in Cardiff, and the last day of the tour will be 23 November 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil. Other tour locations include stops in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Asia, Australia and the Americas.[135] The week of 10 August 2025, Gallagher announced he would stop throwing his maracas during concerts after accidentally hitting a forty-two year old woman with the maracas and having been told not to.[136][137]

Controversies

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With the appearance of Oasis on the music scene in 1994, Gallagher quickly made a public name for himself with his "loutish" behaviour.[138] By 2000, his reputation and confrontational persona saw him feature in a Channel 4 documentary Hellraisers along with actors Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reed and Richard Harris and musicians Keith Moon and Ozzy Osbourne.[139]

After an argument on a flight from Hong Kong to Perth in 1998 that apparently involved a scone, Gallagher was banned for life from Cathay Pacific Airways; he responded that he would "rather walk".[138][140] During the band's Australian tour at the time, he was arrested and charged with assault after allegedly headbutting a 19-year-old fan who claimed he was only asking Gallagher for a photo. Criminal charges were later dropped, although a civil case was pursued that led to Gallagher reportedly settling out of court.[141] In 2006, Gallagher allegedly had a drunken brawl with footballer Paul Gascoigne at the Groucho Club in London, which ended with him setting off a fire extinguisher in Gascoigne's face.[142]

On an early U.S. tour, Gallagher made derogatory remarks about Americans, as well as his brother Noel, which led to an ultimatum from the latter, who briefly left the band in 1994. When addressing their muted reception in the U.S. (especially in comparison with their home country), Gallagher said, "Americans want grungy people, stabbing themselves in the head on stage. They get a bright bunch like us, with deodorant on, they don't get it."[143]

On receiving an award at the 2010 Brit Awards for the best album of the past 30 years, Gallagher swore while he thanked all the former members of Oasis except for his brother. He then dropped the microphone and gave the award to a member of the crowd.[144] Gallagher's behaviour prompted that year's host, Peter Kay, to brand him a "knobhead", much to the applause of the audience.[145]

On 1 July 2025, Gallagher tweeted "Chingchong", which is widely recognised as a racial slur mocking Asians. He initially dismissed concerns with "whatever", but later deleted the post and issued an apology.[146] Some Asian fans, particularly those from China and South Korea, are calling for a boycott of Oasis' Asian tour concerts.[147]

Musical style and inspirations

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Gallagher's singing pose, with his arms behind his back and head arched up towards the microphone, 2017

Gallagher's voice has been compared to a blend of John Lennon, Johnny Rotten and Ian Brown. He has stated he has no clear influence other than Lennon and "music" itself, though he has been known to incorporate many different forms such as punk, indie, new wave, and jazz.[148] On his singing, Spin magazine states that he "twists vowels to the stretching point Johnny Rotten-style — 'sun-shee-ine'".[149] Gallagher has identified Rotten's band the Sex Pistols as being one he would have liked to front, having stated that he can impersonate Rotten "in his sleep".[150] On the Definitely Maybe DVD, Gallagher revealed that the reason he sings with his arms behind his back is because it allows him to project more power through his voice. His singing pose also sees him leaning forward, arching his head up towards the microphone on the stand.[151]

Gallagher stated that his first record purchase was the debut album of the Stone Roses.[152] In 2017, Gallagher admitted that had it not been for pop singer Madonna, he would have never entered the music industry. Recalling a childhood anecdote, he said he was "blown away" the first time he heard her song "Like a Virgin".[153]

Other projects

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On 7 May 2010, it was confirmed that Gallagher's production company In 1 Productions would adapt the Richard DiLello book about the Beatles' record label Apple Corps, called The Longest Cocktail Party, into a feature film.[154] As of 2024, the film has yet to be completed. Gallagher was previously the owner of the clothing range Pretty Green, named after a song by the Jam.[155]

Gallagher's Parka-themed Paddington Bear statue in Carnaby Street, London, auctioned to raise funds for the NSPCC

In 2014, Gallagher designed a Parka-wearing Paddington Bear statue, one of fifty located around London prior to the release of the film Paddington, which was auctioned to raise funds for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).[156]

In March 2015, Gallagher appeared alongside Stephen Fry in a short film for Comic Relief titled National Treasures.[157] In June, he played in a charity football match at the Juventus Stadium in Turin and performed on a special episode of TFI Friday. For the latter, he performed "My Generation" by the Who as part of a supergroup which included Paul Arthurs, Roger Daltrey, Jay Mehler, and former Oasis collaborator Zak Starkey.

In October 2017, Gallagher appeared in the George Michael documentary Freedom, in which he referred to the recently deceased Michael as a "modern-day Elvis", particularly praising his 1990 single "Praying for Time".[158] On 3 November, he made an appearance alongside his mother Peggy and son Gene in a celebrity edition of the Channel 4 series Gogglebox in aid of Stand Up to Cancer.[159] In December, he narrated the Climate Coalition's "alternative Christmas advert" depicting a snowman melting due to climate change.[160]

Gallagher released a documentary in 2019 called As It Was, following his life after Beady Eye and his life leading up to his solo debut album As You Were.

Gallagher stars alongside sons Lennon and Gene in a documentary called Liam Gallagher: 48 Hours at Rockfield, which documents a 48-hour period in Rockfield Studios with exclusive performances and interviews. It was released in May 2022.[161]

Gallagher is among the people interviewed for the documentary film If These Walls Could Sing directed by Mary McCartney about the recording studios at Abbey Road.[162]

Personal life

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Relationships

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On 7 April 1997, Gallagher married actress Patsy Kensit at Marylebone Town Hall.[163] Two months later, he began an affair with singer Lisa Moorish in Los Angeles, and she gave birth to a daughter, Molly, on 26 March 1998. Gallagher did not meet Molly until May 2018,[164] after which he expressed hope that he would have a continued presence in her life.[165] Molly would later change her surname on her social media profiles from "Moorish" to "Moorish-Gallagher". Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit's son, Lennon Gallagher, was born on 13 September 1999. The couple divorced in 2000. Gallagher's second son, Gene Gallagher, was born to Canadian singer Nicole Appleton of the girl group All Saints on 2 July 2001.[166] After being together for nearly eight years, Gallagher and Appleton married on 14 February 2008, also at Marylebone Town Hall.[163][167]

From 2011 to 2012, Gallagher had an affair with journalist Liza Ghorbani, who gave birth to a daughter, Gemma, in January 2013. The affair was publicly revealed five months later, after he had separated from Appleton and started dating Debbie Gwyther, who is his manager and publicist.[168] During this time, he briefly moved to his mother's house in Ireland, and he was divorced from Appleton in April 2014.[169] His relationship with brother Noel further deteriorated following the severe financial pressures resulting from Liam's divorce and family court settlements, and again when Liam's requests for Noel to take part in an Oasis reunion to help him raise funds were ignored.[170] In 2019, in a BBC documentary about his life, Gallagher praised each of the four mothers of his children for raising the children to be "good people".[170]

During a holiday on the Amalfi Coast in August 2019, Gallagher proposed to Gwyther.[171] They live in the Highgate area of London with their two cats, Sid and Nancy, whom they adopted from Wood Green Animal Charity and their dog Buttons, whom they adopted from Happy Doggo in Thailand.[21]

Gallagher's first grandchild Rudy, the son of Molly and footballer Nat Phillips, was born in September 2025.[172]

Views

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Gallagher endorsed the Labour Party in the 2017 UK general election.[173] He has discussed his concerns on climate change, having publicly praised Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg,[174] and voted for the Green Party in the 2019 UK general election.[175] He has called people involved with cancel culture "fucking squares" and elaborated, "Unless they come around to your house and say you're cancelled, you're still going to do your fucking thing. ... You can still go and do your gig, there are people out there who are going to like what you've got to say."[176]

Hobbies

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Gallagher is a supporter of Manchester City FC.[177] In 2019, he revealed that he never learned how to drive or swim.[178][additional citation(s) needed] He has cited Quadrophenia, Scarface, Seven and Trainspotting as his favourite films.[179] Whilst on The 2 Johnnies podcast, Gallagher revealed that he supported the Mayo Gaelic Football Team and watches the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final every year.[180]

He also revealed that his favourite Oasis song is "Live Forever".[181]

Health

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Gallagher often goes jogging, but revealed in 2019 that he had begun to suffer from arthritis of the hips and that doctors had advised him to jog less.[182][183] In early 2023, Gallagher underwent hip surgery.[184] He also suffers from psoriasis,[185] which has forced him to sometimes wear protective gloves,[186] and hay fever.[187]

Gallagher fell out of a helicopter following his headline set at the 2021 Isle of Wight Festival, sustaining cuts and bruises to his face.[188] The injuries were severe enough for Gallagher to delay his performance at the 2021 edition of the Belsonic festival to the 2022 edition.[189][190]

Relationship with Noel Gallagher

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During Oasis's American tour in 1994, Liam frequently changed the words of Noel's songs so that they were offensive to both Americans and Noel. In September 1994, Oasis played at the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles. The day of the show Oasis had been using methamphetamine that they believed was cocaine. The band made several mistakes and tensions arose on stage between Liam and Noel, eventually leading to Liam hitting Noel in the head with his tambourine. After the show, Noel shortly left the tour and went to San Francisco.[18]

During the 1995 recording sessions for (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, the brothers had a fight when Liam invited everyone from a local pub back to the studio, while Noel was trying to work, culminating in Noel hitting Liam over the head with a cricket bat. Noel later described this event as "possibly the biggest fight we ever had".[191][18]

In August 1996, after a record-breaking pair of shows at Knebworth, tension mounted between the Gallaghers when Liam backed out of Oasis's MTV Unplugged set minutes before it was due to start. Noel was forced to fill in at the last minute. Liam said that he had been struck down with a "sore throat" and that he does not like performing acoustically, though Noel has claimed he was hungover.[192] Noel was further angered when Liam heckled him from the balcony while the band performed.[193][194] Four days after, Noel was again forced to fill in for Liam on the first show of their American tour, when Liam refused to travel to America with the rest of the band claiming he needed time to buy a house. He was back on stage with Oasis for their next show three days later in Detroit. Tension between Noel and the rest of the band mounted and Noel left the tour, causing several media outlets to question the future of the band.

While on tour in Barcelona in May 2000, Oasis were forced to cancel a show when drummer Alan White's arm seized up; the band spent the evening drinking instead. During the night Liam made a crude remark about Noel's wife, Meg Mathews (apparently questioning the legitimacy of Noel's baby daughter Anaïs), leading to a fight.[195] Following this, a press release was put out declaring that Noel had decided to quit overseas touring with Oasis. The rest of the band, with guitarist Matt Deighton replacing Noel, played the remaining dates.[196] Noel eventually returned for the British and Irish legs of the tour; at the first of these shows the brothers shook hands after the song "Acquiesce".

In 2009, prior to the group's break, Noel called Liam "rude, arrogant, intimidating, and lazy", describing him as "the angriest man you'll ever meet ... like a man with a fork in a world of soup".[197] The final straw for the band came at Rock En Seine in Paris, when an altercation between the brothers (subsequently described by Noel as "no physical violence but there was a lot of World Wrestling Federation stuff") prior to their performance resulted in the destruction of Noel's guitar and saw him announce his departure from the group.[198][199] Liam later claimed he "messed the first one up" when questioned about his 2019 MTV Unplugged performance and has since claimed he missed the show because he "accidentally got drunk again".[193][194]

Liam has stated he does not speak much with Noel and that they "don't really have a relationship". During the Dig Out Your Soul Tour, the only time that they ever spoke directly was when onstage.[199] Noel would later reveal that while they were in Oasis, the two "never hung out together outside of the band, ever".[200] After the band's initial split, the only direct contact they had with each other consisted of exchanging text messages at Christmas; Liam also invited Noel to his wedding, which was scheduled to take place in 2021, but did not believe Noel would attend.[201] When speaking to Sky News, Noel denied any invitation being received and remarked that as he was not invited to Liam's previous weddings "I'm not going to go to this one, am I?".[202][203] Despite their constant fighting, the Gallaghers showed mutual affection before, during, and after their time in Oasis. Liam often calls Noel the best songwriter in the world, while Noel frequently calls Liam "cooler" than himself and praises Liam's good looks.[204][205] Noel has said that Oasis came down to the relationship between him and Liam.[206] Weeks prior to this, Noel said Liam was "obsessed with him", leading Liam to allege the same thing about Noel.[207][208] During his Definitely Maybe 30th anniversary tour in 2024, Liam reserved a seat for Noel at every gig.[209]

On 27 August 2024, Liam and Noel announced their plans to reunite and reform Oasis for the band's first tour in 15 years, scheduled to begin in 2025.[210] The brothers later both separately confirmed that there is no animosity between them anymore.[211]

Discography

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See also: Oasis discography, Beady Eye discography, and Liam Gallagher discography
with Oasis
with Beady Eye
Solo albums
with John Squire

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Work Category Result
1996 NME Awards Oasis Best Act Won
1996 Best Live Band Won
1997 Won
1998 Best Live Act Won
1999 Band of the Year Won
2001 Best Live Band Won
2003 Won
2017 Oasis:Supersonic Best Music Film Won
2017 Q Awards "Wall of Glass" Best Track Nominated
2017 Himself Best Live Act Won
2017 GQ Awards Rock n Roll Star of the Year Won
2018 Brit Awards British Male Solo Artist Nominated
2019 MTV Europe Music Award Best Rock Nominated
2019 Rock Icon Won
2019 Scottish Music Awards Best UK Artist Won
2020 MTV Europe Music Award Best Rock Nominated
2024 MTV Europe Music Award Himself Best Rock Won

Touring band members

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Current members

  • Mike Moore – guitar (2017–2024)
  • Drew McConnell – bass, backing vocals (2017–2024)
  • Dan McDougall – drums, backing vocals (2017–2024)
  • Jay Mehler – guitar (2017–2024)
  • Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs – guitar (2017–2022, 2023–2024)
  • Christian Madden – keyboards (2017–2024)
  • Gene Gallagher - drums (2019–2024)

Former members

References

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William John Paul Gallagher (born 21 September 1972) is an English singer and songwriter, recognized primarily as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the rock band Oasis, alongside his older brother Noel Gallagher. Formed in Manchester in 1991, Oasis spearheaded the Britpop genre in the mid-1990s, achieving substantial commercial success with multi-platinum albums and anthemic singles that drew heavily from influences like The Beatles and The Sex Pistols, ultimately selling over 50 million records worldwide. The band's internal conflicts, particularly between the Gallagher brothers, culminated in a 2009 split after a backstage altercation. Post-Oasis, Liam fronted Beady Eye with remaining band members Gem Archer and Andy Bell from 2009 to 2014, releasing two studio albums before disbanding. Transitioning to a solo career in 2017, Gallagher has secured multiple UK number-one albums, including As You Were and live recordings such as Knebworth 22, demonstrating sustained popularity through his raw vocal style and unfiltered public persona. In 2025, Oasis reunited for the Live '25 world tour, their first joint performances in over 15 years, reigniting global interest in the group's legacy. Gallagher's career is defined by his charismatic yet combative stage presence, frequent media clashes, and a working-class Manchester ethos that has both endeared him to fans and fueled ongoing controversies involving substance use and interpersonal disputes.

Early life

Upbringing in Manchester

Liam Gallagher was born William John Paul Gallagher on 21 September 1972 in the area of , , to working-class Irish Catholic parents Peggy (née Sweeney) and Thomas "Tommy" Gallagher. Peggy had emigrated from , , in 1961 at age 18, while Thomas originated from . He was the youngest of three sons, following older brothers Paul (born 1965) and Noel Thomas David (born 29 May 1967). The family resided in modest circumstances on a council estate in the suburb of south , a post-industrial area characterized by economic hardship and social challenges typical of 1970s working-class Britain. Thomas worked intermittently as a labourer, but the household struggled financially after his departure around 1982, when Liam was approximately 10 years old. Peggy, who later became a school dinner lady, raised the boys as a single mother in the family's . The Gallagher home environment was marked by tension and hardship, with Thomas described in multiple accounts as an alcoholic who physically disciplined the children harshly, contributing to a turbulent childhood for and his brothers. This domestic instability, rooted in the father's authoritarian style and the strains of immigrant assimilation in a declining , fostered resilience but also resentment; has since characterized his upbringing as one of and paternal neglect, though Thomas disputed the severity of the claims in later interviews. The brothers' Irish heritage influenced family life, including Catholic practices and occasional visits to relatives , amid Manchester's multicultural yet segregated communities. attended St. Bernard's Roman Catholic on Burnage Lane, reflecting the family's faith, before progressing to Barlow Roman Catholic High School in , where he showed little academic interest and left at age 16 without formal qualifications. These early experiences in —a area of terraced , limited opportunities, and rising —shaped a streetwise demeanor, with engaging in typical adolescent scuffles and casual labour before music became central.

Entry into music

In his late teens, Liam Gallagher developed a strong interest in music, influenced by bands such as , the Who, and , which he began emulating by recording himself singing their songs. Gallagher has attributed this sudden passion for singing to a childhood incident around age 10, when he was struck on the head with a by a neighbor's child during a altercation, claiming it altered his behavior and sparked an obsession with performing tracks. By early 1991, at age 18, Gallagher sought to join a local band called The Rain, which had been formed in late 1990 by guitarist Paul Arthurs, bassist Paul McGuigan, drummer , and original singer Chris Hutton. Hutton was soon replaced due to vocal shortcomings, allowing Gallagher to become the lead singer; the group rehearsed covers of songs by and and performed at venues like the Grove House Bar, where they held a residency. Gallagher has described himself as "obsessed with being in a band" during this period, prioritizing over casual jobs in fence-building and while living on . These early gigs marked his professional entry into , laying the groundwork for the band's evolution.

Oasis career

Formation and early success (1991–1996)

Oasis originated in in 1991 when Gallagher, then 18, joined forces with guitarist Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, bassist Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan, and drummer , initially operating as The Rain before adopting the name Oasis inspired by an tour reference. , working as a casual and drawing influence from Manchester's scene, served as the band's and frontman, contributing a raw, snarling delivery that defined their live energy from the outset. Noel Gallagher, Liam's older brother and a former roadie for , joined Oasis as lead guitarist and primary songwriter in late 1991 after witnessing a and insisting on creative control in exchange for his involvement. Noel's songwriting, including early tracks like "Columbia" and "Supersonic," shifted the band's direction toward anthemic rock indebted to and T. Rex, while Liam's charismatic, confrontational stage presence—marked by microphone swings and audience banter—quickly built a cult following through unpaid gigs at venues like the and . The brothers' volatile dynamic, fueled by , infused performances with intensity but also foreshadowed internal tensions. Breakthrough came on 31 May 1993 at in , where Oasis supported Sister Lovers; founder , attending amid label financial woes, was captivated by their set—particularly "I Am the Walrus" and "Supersonic"—and offered a deal on the spot. Formalized on 22 October 1993, the six-album contract provided a £40,000 advance, enabling studio time despite the band's limited resources and McGee's initial skepticism about their roadie-heavy lineup. Early demos and live tapes showcased Liam's vocal swagger elevating Noel's hooks, attracting buzz in the emerging scene. Oasis's debut single "Supersonic," written by Noel in a rushed 10-minute session and featuring Liam's ad-libbed vocals, was released on 11 April 1994, peaking at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart and signaling their raw potential despite modest sales. Their debut album , recorded amid chaotic sessions at Monnow Valley Studio and refined at Sawmills Studio, launched on 29 August 1994 via Creation, debuting at number one on the and becoming the fastest-selling debut in British history with over 86,000 copies in its first week. Tracks like "Live Forever" and "" highlighted Liam's defiant delivery against Noel's stadium-ready melodies, propelling Oasis to national tours and media attention, though overshadowed initially by Blur's parallel rise. The band's momentum accelerated with * (What's the Story) Morning Glory? *, released on 2 October 1995, which debuted at number one and sold over 22 million copies worldwide, driven by singles "" (their first UK number one on 24 April 1995) and "" (number two in December 1995). Liam's frontman role amplified the album's anthemic appeal during high-profile events like the 1996 concerts, where over 250,000 fans attended across two nights, cementing Oasis's dominance amid Britpop's peak but amid growing fraternal clashes. By 1996, their success—bolstered by U.S. tours and chart-topping status—had transformed Manchester's working-class ethos into global rock phenomenon, though Liam's onstage antics and offstage bravado increasingly drew tabloid scrutiny.

Height of fame and internal conflicts (1997–2004)

Oasis achieved unparalleled commercial dominance with the release of their third studio album, Be Here Now, on 21 August 1997, which debuted at number one on the and sold 663,389 copies in its first three days, establishing a record for the fastest-selling album in British history. The album's launch included a supermodel-filled listening party at a and extensive media , reflecting the band's peak cultural influence following the era's successes. Despite this, retrospective analyses have criticized the record for its excessive length and overproduction, attributing some flaws to the Gallagher brothers' indulgence in drugs during recording. Amid the fame, fraternal tensions between Liam and intensified, fueled by , egos, and public spats. In 1998, Oasis's Australian tour devolved into chaos, with Liam Gallagher facing assault charges after altercations and receiving a lifetime ban from airlines following disruptive flight behavior. These incidents underscored Liam's volatile , which strained band dynamics and limited international expansion, particularly in the market where prior s had faltered due to similar unreliability. The release of Standing on the Shoulder of Giants on 28 February 2000 marked a shift toward shorter songs and electronic elements, debuting at number one in the UK but selling fewer copies than predecessors amid ongoing discord. Noel Gallagher temporarily quit the European tour in May 2000 after physical confrontations with Liam, citing exhaustion from his brother's antics. Later that year, following a Barcelona concert cancellation on 5 July due to Liam's vocal issues, a post-show drinking session escalated when Liam impugned the paternity of Noel's daughter Anaïs, prompting Noel to depart again briefly before reconciling for subsequent dates. Conflicts persisted into Heathen Chemistry's recording and promotion in 2002, with Liam losing two front teeth in a December bar brawl involving bandmates that led to his arrest for assaulting a . Noel announced the band's split in December 2002 after another argument but retracted it days later, highlighting the cyclical pattern of breakups and reconciliations driven by the brothers' mutual antagonism. By 2004, persistent infighting contributed to Alan White's departure in January, further destabilizing the lineup as Oasis prepared for their next album amid unresolved Gallagher hostilities.

Final years and dissolution (2005–2009)

Oasis released their sixth studio album, , on 30 May 2005 through , marking a collaborative effort that included songwriting contributions from guitarist and bassist Andy Bell alongside Noel Gallagher's dominant role. The album debuted at number one on the , selling over 800,000 copies in the UK by the end of the year, and featured singles such as "Lyla," "The Importance of Being Idle," and "Let There Be Love," which achieved top-five positions on the UK Singles Chart. Critics noted its return to form compared to prior releases, with Liam Gallagher's vocal performances receiving particular praise for their raw energy, though production emphasized band interplay over Noel's previous solo dominance. The subsequent World Tour ran from June 2005 to March 2006, encompassing over 100 dates across , , and , including headline slots at major festivals like , where attendance figures exceeded 200,000 over the UK legs alone. Despite the commercial resurgence, interpersonal strains persisted, exacerbated by Liam Gallagher's erratic behavior, including alcohol-fueled outbursts and tour disruptions. In October 2005, during a German tour stop, Liam's intoxication led to a physical altercation with Noel, prompting temporary band hiatuses and cancellations, such as the abrupt halt of European dates after Liam allegedly attacked a . These incidents reflected a pattern where Liam's unreliability—marked by vocal issues, no-shows, and verbal provocations—clashed with Noel's insistence on professionalism, though both brothers publicly downplayed severity at the time, attributing issues to external pressures rather than . Noel later cited cumulative frustration from such events as eroding band cohesion, while Liam maintained they stemmed from creative tensions rather than personal failings. The band reconvened for their seventh and final album, , released on 6 October 2008, recorded primarily at from August to December 2007 under producer . It debuted at number one in the UK, selling over 200,000 copies in its first week, and incorporated psychedelic and electronic elements, with tracks like "The Shock of the Lightning" and "" drawing from and influences. The commenced in August 2008, supporting the album across arenas and festivals, but faced interruptions, including a September 2009 V Festival cancellation officially attributed to Liam's , later revealed by Noel as stemming from another sibling confrontation involving property damage. Tensions culminated on 28 August 2009, when Oasis withdrew from headlining the Rock en Seine festival in following a backstage hours before their set, during which Noel Gallagher physically confronted Liam—allegedly striking him with a guitar—before announcing his departure from the band. In a statement on the band's website, Noel cited an inability to continue working with Liam, pointing to 18 years of "verbal and violent intimidation" as the breaking point, though he emphasized the decision followed a specific altercation where Liam's provocations escalated to threats against Noel's . This event dissolved Oasis, canceling remaining tour dates—including high-profile shows—and ending the band's run after over 70 million records sold worldwide, with subsequent legal disputes over assets underscoring the irreparable rift driven by years of documented volatility rather than isolated malice.

Post-Oasis ventures

Beady Eye era (2009–2014)

Following the dissolution of Oasis on August 28, 2009, after Noel Gallagher's departure, Liam Gallagher formed with Oasis members on guitar, Andy Bell on bass, and touring drummer . The band was established in later that year, retaining much of Oasis's post-Noel lineup to continue Gallagher's musical output. Beady Eye's debut single, "Bring the Light," was released as a free on their website on November 10, 2010. Their first studio , Different Gear, Still Speeding, followed on February 28, 2011, via Records and Dangerbird Records, peaking at number 3 on the . The band supported the release with an extensive tour, including over 100 concerts in 2011 across , , and the , such as performances at on June 30 and a residency at session on February 5. In 2013, Beady Eye issued their second album, BE, on June 10, which reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. Singles like "Second Bite of the Apple" and "Shine a Light" accompanied the release, with continued touring in support. The band faced setbacks in early 2014, cancelling a Coachella appearance in February and parting with their management shortly after. On October 25, 2014, Liam Gallagher announced the band's disbandment via Twitter, stating "Beady Eye are no longer. Thanks for all your support," marking the end of the project after two albums and several years of activity. Archer and Bell departed amid reported internal disagreements, leaving Gallagher to pursue solo endeavors.

Solo career launch (2017–2019)

Following the dissolution of in 2014, Liam Gallagher pursued a solo career, releasing his debut single "Wall of Glass" on June 16, 2017. The track peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart, marking his first solo entry without band involvement. Gallagher's first solo album, As You Were, was released on October 6, 2017, by Warner Bros. Records. It debuted at number one on the , selling 103,000 combined units in its first week, including the fastest-selling vinyl album in over 20 years. The album featured collaborations with producers such as and , and included singles like "" and "," which reached number 12 and number 43 on the UK Singles Chart, respectively. To promote As You Were, Gallagher embarked on his first solo arena tour in late 2017 and early 2018, culminating in headline performances at festivals including Reading and in August 2017 and Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage in June 2018. He also conducted his inaugural solo tour starting in November 2017, performing 27 shows across the country by 2019. In June 2017, Gallagher held a debut solo at Manchester's Ritz venue, donating proceeds to victims' families of the . Gallagher released his second solo album, Why Me? Why Not., on September 20, 2019. It also topped the , driven by lead single "Shockwave," which became the best-selling vinyl single of 2019 in the UK and Gallagher's highest-charting solo single at number 10. Follow-up singles "One of Us" and "Now That I've Found You" peaked at numbers 50 and 68, respectively. The album's success reinforced Gallagher's solo viability, with sales reflecting sustained fan interest post-Oasis.

Recent solo work and collaborations

Albums and projects (2020–2024)

In early 2020, Gallagher surprise-released the Acoustic Sessions EP on 31 January, consisting of eight acoustic renditions of tracks from his prior solo work and Oasis catalog, drawn from sessions for the documentary Liam Gallagher: As It Was. The EP was initially digital-only, with a limited vinyl edition following in 2025 for Record Store Day. Later that year, on 12 June, he issued the live album MTV Unplugged (Live at Hull City Hall), recorded during an August 2019 performance featuring stripped-down versions of solo and Oasis songs; it debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. In November 2020, amid COVID-19 lockdowns, Gallagher released the standalone single "All You're Dreaming Of" on 27 November, his first original solo material since 2019, with all proceeds donated to the Action for Children charity; the track adopted a festive tone but avoided traditional holiday motifs. On 27 May 2022, Gallagher simultaneously launched two major releases: the live album Down by the River Thames, capturing a full set from a barge concert on the River Thames on 5 December 2020—performed under pandemic restrictions with a backing band including longtime collaborators—and his third solo studio album C'mon You Know. The latter, produced primarily by Andrew Wyatt with contributions from Gallagher's brother Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and others, debuted at number one in the UK, featuring tracks like "Everything's Electric" and blending rock anthems with introspective elements. C'mon You Know marked continued commercial success for Gallagher's solo output, emphasizing his raw vocal delivery over polished production. In 2023, Gallagher released on 11 August, a live album documenting his June 2022 solo performances at Park—site of Oasis's landmark 1996 shows—drawing over 160,000 attendees across two nights with sets heavy on Oasis classics and solo hits; it also topped the . These efforts underscored Gallagher's focus on live documentation and catalog revival during the period, sustaining his post-Oasis momentum without new studio material until subsequent collaborations.

Liam Gallagher & John Squire collaboration

Liam Gallagher and announced their collaborative project on December 21, 2023, revealing they had recorded a full album together following Squire's guest appearance during Gallagher's performance of ' "" in 2022. The partnership stemmed from mutual admiration between the two rock figures, including shared appreciation for each other's footwear, though primarily driven by musical synergy. Their self-titled debut album, Liam Gallagher John Squire, was released on March 1, 2024, via Warner Music, comprising 10 tracks blending Gallagher's raw vocal style with Squire's psychedelic guitar influences. It was preceded by singles including "Just Another Rainbow" on January 5, 2024, which reached the UK Top 20; "Mars to Liverpool" on January 26, 2024; and "Raise Your Hands" on March 3, 2024. The album debuted at number one on the , marking Gallagher's 14th chart-topping release and Squire's first as a lead artist. To support the release, the duo embarked on a limited tour in 2024, with performances including Glasgow's on March 13, on March 14, and Brooklyn Paramount in New York on April 11, where they played tracks from the album alongside select covers. As of late 2024, no further collaborative tours were scheduled amid Gallagher's commitments to the Oasis reunion.

Oasis reunion

Announcement and 2025 tour developments

On 27 August 2024, Oasis announced their reunion after a 15-year hiatus, with brothers and confirming a series of live performances under the banner "Oasis Live '25". The initial schedule comprised 14 dates across the and in July and August 2025, beginning with two nights at Principality Stadium in on 4 and 5 July, followed by four shows at Heaton Park in from 11 to 20 July, five at in from 25 July to 3 August, three at in on 9, 12, and 16 August, and concluding with two at in on 16 and 17 August. Most initial dates sold out rapidly upon ticket release. Subsequent developments expanded the tour internationally. On 30 September 2024, a North American leg was revealed, featuring eight stadium shows from late August to early September 2025, including double nights at Rogers Stadium in on 24 and 25 August, in on 28 August, in East Rutherford on 31 August and 1 September, in Foxborough on 5, 6, and 7 September, and in on 10 September. Further announcements added dates in , , and , with performances scheduled at on 25 and 26 October 2025, Marvel Stadium in on 31 October and 1 November, and Estadio River Plate in in November. As of October 2025, with the tour underway in , Liam Gallagher indicated additional dates beyond the announced schedule, stating it was "not even half time" and confirming more shows were forthcoming. The band has maintained a consistent setlist drawing heavily from their early catalog, including tracks from and (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, with no major changes reported across legs.

Reception and future prospects

The Oasis Live '25 reunion tour has received widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers describing performances as exceeding expectations and delivering the energy of the band's peak years. Shows at venues like Cardiff's Stadium and London's were praised for their raw power and nostalgic fidelity, with one account noting the setlist as a "non-stop wild" execution that evoked fond memories without embellishment. Liam Gallagher's vocal delivery drew particular commendation, with observers stating he "hasn't sounded that good since the 90s." Fan response has been ecstatic, positioning the tour as a cultural triumph and "feel-good event of the year," fostering positivity amid reports of brotherly reconciliation on stage. Attendance figures underscore the demand, with approximately 60,000 at in New York and sell-outs across , including rapid depletion of nearly half a million tickets for that leg. UK fans projected over £1 billion in combined spending on tickets, travel, and merchandise, reflecting the event's scale. Prospects beyond the initial 2025 itinerary include teased extensions, with Liam Gallagher hinting at additional dates by declaring "it's not even HALF TIME yet." Negotiations for further shows in regions like and verbal agreements for international expansions to , , and suggest the tour could extend past its scheduled conclusion in . However, band management has confirmed no plans for new , emphasizing a focus on live performances rather than studio work.

Musical style and influences

Vocal technique and stage presence


Liam Gallagher employs a raw vocal technique characterized by a gritty, raspy timbre produced through mixed chest and head voice registration, frequently alternating modal techniques that approach shouting for emphatic delivery. Lacking formal training, his approach relies on intuitive throat-dominant projection, often termed a "melodic scream," which generates potent, unpolished power suited to rock anthems but risks strain over prolonged use. This style, while critiqued for technical limitations, integrates seamlessly into his aesthetic, maintaining appeal through authentic ownership rather than polished execution. Gallagher's voice has undergone evolution, particularly post hiatuses from intensive touring, adapting to physiological changes with refined control that preserves its core rasp while enhancing endurance; by the 2020s, observers noted a matured tone echoing John Lennon's nasal inflections more prominently. Vocal analyses highlight his mid-range facility, enabling sustained high-energy output without reliance, though early career habits like stretched postures reportedly accelerated wear on his cords. In live settings, Gallagher's stage presence hinges on static yet magnetic swagger—arms akimbo, gripped aggressively—eschewing dynamic for cool detachment that amplifies crowd immersion via direct, confrontational banter and communal sing-alongs. Reviews consistently praise this understated for evoking raw defiance and nostalgia, with performances at venues like the Olympia Theatre in 2017 drawing fervent external gatherings and internal emotional peaks. His command fosters high-octane reciprocity, as seen in 2025 reunion tours where audience energy mirrors his unyielding posture, occasionally incorporating props like tambourines for spontaneous flair. Recent solo outings reveal subtle vulnerability, softening his archetype without diluting the visceral pull that defines his frontmanship.

Inspirations and songwriting role

Liam Gallagher has cited a range of musical influences from the and 1970s British rock and punk scenes, including , particularly John Lennon's vocal delivery and attitude, which shaped his snarling, confrontational singing style. He has also highlighted for guitar-driven energy, and for Manchester indie swagger, and Bob Marley's for introspective lyricism in later projects. Additional inspirations encompass ' storytelling and raw rock tones, as well as mod-era acts like The Small Faces and The Who, reflecting Oasis's broader revival of influences filtered through lens. These draw from empirical listening habits and interviews where Gallagher emphasized attitude over technicality, prioritizing emotional delivery rooted in working-class youth culture. In Oasis, Gallagher's songwriting role was secondary to brother Noel Gallagher's dominance, with Liam primarily serving as and contributing lyrical ideas or melodies sporadically across the band's . He received sole writing credits on 13 tracks, including "Little James" from Standing on the Shoulders of Giants (2000), a dedicated to Noel and younger brother Paul, marking his first full Oasis composition. Other credits include co-writes like "Love Like a Bomb" with on (2002) and "The Meaning of Soul" on Don't Believe the Truth (2005), often emerging from band jams where Liam provided vocal hooks or thematic input on familial or redemptive themes. Noel's control over song structures limited Liam's formal contributions, though Liam influenced Oasis's anthemic choruses through improvised phrasing during rehearsals. Post-Oasis, Gallagher expanded his songwriting involvement in and solo work, co-authoring most tracks on Beady Eye's (2011) and taking lead credits on several solo efforts. His debut solo album As You Were (2017) featured Liam as primary writer on nine of 14 tracks, with collaborations on singles like "Wall of Glass" drawing from his vocal-centric process of humming melodies before fleshing out lyrics on personal struggles and resilience. Subsequent albums such as Why Me? Why Not. (2019) and (2022) continued this, with Gallagher claiming in interviews to prioritize raw, autobiographical lyrics over polished structures, often starting with voice memos to capture instinctive phrasing. This evolution reflects a causal shift from band dynamics constraining his input to solo autonomy enabling fuller creative agency, evidenced by chart performance and critical notes on his matured thematic depth.

Public persona and controversies

Gallagher was arrested in , , in February 1998 after allegedly headbutting a 19-year-old British tourist who was photographing him outside the band's hotel; he pleaded not guilty and was released on , but the matter was resolved through a private settlement involving a £60,000 payment to the fan. Later that year, on November 4, 1998, he faced arrest in for criminal damage and after allegedly punching a photographer and smashing his camera equipment outside a pub; authorities declined to press charges following investigation. On November 30, 2002, Gallagher was arrested in , , alongside Oasis drummer Alan White and others following a brawl at the Parkcafe nightclub, where he allegedly kicked a and assaulted others, resulting in the loss of his two front teeth; the group faced charges of , , , and disturbing the peace. In November 2004, prosecutors dropped the case in exchange for a €60,000 fine (approximately £40,000 at the time), which Gallagher paid. In October 2018, police questioned him over an incident at his home involving his then-partner Gwyther, described as consistent with assault; no charges were filed. Gallagher's legal troubles have also included disputes. His three-year marriage to actress ended in divorce finalized on September 25, 2000, without reported acrimony. The 2015 divorce from All Saints singer proved contentious, amassing £800,000 in legal fees deemed excessive by the judge, who ordered an equal split of their £22 million in assets; the proceedings sparked a legal challenge over reporting restrictions. In 2013, Liza Ghorbani filed a paternity and after giving birth to their daughter Gemma from an extramarital affair; Gallagher acknowledged fatherhood and reached an initial settlement. By 2025, Ghorbani sought to modify the agreement for increased payments, potentially up to £500,000 annually, amid Gallagher's Oasis reunion earnings, which could total £7 million over several years. Beyond familial matters, Gallagher's feuds have occasionally intersected with legal actions, such as his 2011 libel suit against brother Noel over post-Oasis split comments alleging hangover-related unreliability, which he later withdrew. His confrontational style has fueled public altercations with journalists and fans, often amplifying his arrests, though many disputes resolved without formal convictions.

Outspoken statements and media clashes

Gallagher has long been noted for his combative interactions with journalists and media outlets, often escalating interviews into confrontations. On April 7, , during an interview conducted by John Harris, Gallagher and his brother Noel engaged in a heated on-air argument lasting approximately 10 minutes, with Liam directing insults at Noel such as "Sit the f*** down, you've had too many G&Ts." The unpublished recording was bootlegged and released as the single "" in November 1995 by the indie label Fierce Panda, reaching number 52 on the UK Singles Chart and prompting Oasis to pursue legal action against the label and publication, which settled out of court with a donation to charity. Such incidents underscored Gallagher's tendency to deride press inquiries perceived as probing or adversarial. In a 1996 encounter with a reporter, he expressed disdain for the line of questioning, dismissing it outright. This pattern extended to physical altercations with , including an argument outside in on July 2, 2001, following the birth of his son , where he verbally clashed with . Similar confrontations occurred, such as shoving and threatening outside his home on April 23, 2025, and physically attacking a on February 21, 2007. In more recent years, Gallagher has publicly criticized music critics and avoided traditional media engagements. Following solo performances in in July 2022, he used (now X) to mock reviewers, including one who awarded his show 3.5 stars, tweeting retorts like "And don't insult yourself with that half a star you mug." Ahead of the Oasis reunion tour announced in 2024, he explained the band's decision to forgo joint interviews, stating, "We don't want to do interviews coz we're scared of the media asking us intrusive questions and trying to pick holes in our relationship." This stance reflects a broader wariness of press motives, prioritizing protection of the band's reformed dynamic over promotional exposure.

Responses to criticisms of authenticity

Gallagher has countered accusations of inauthenticity by insisting his brash demeanor reflects a consistent, unfiltered extension of his working-class origins, rather than a manufactured act. In a promoting his solo album As You Were, he described himself as "definitely maybe ," acknowledging his reputation as a "big-mouthed guy who comes out with rude stuff" while emphasizing an underlying "full of melancholy" depth that informs his songwriting and public statements. This framing positions his persona as genuine emotional expression, not performative exaggeration, tied to personal experiences including divorces and family challenges. Responses often involve direct dismissal of critics as disconnected from his core audience. After facing mockery for his vocal delivery during an Oasis medley at on September 21, 2024—prior to an boxing match—Gallagher posted on X (formerly Twitter), labeling detractors "SCS" who cried over his "ANGELIC TONES," asserting they were "imposters" rather than "real fans." He offered to buy back their Oasis reunion tickets, declaring such individuals unwelcome at future shows, thereby reinforcing his image as an uncompromising rock figure protective of authentic fandom. Gallagher's musical output has similarly served as a , with observers noting he eschews pretense in favor of "meat and veg rock’n’roll" that aligns unapologetically with his persona, providing fans straightforward guitar-driven tracks without elaborate production or solos. His solo work, such as the 2019 album Why Me? Why Not., prioritizes crowd-pleasing consistency over reinvention, countering claims of irrelevance or fakery by delivering what he terms "bang-in-your-face" rock without concessions to trends. This approach underscores a defense rooted in longevity: his attitude, evident from Oasis's rise through decades of feuds and solo ventures, remains unaltered, suggesting causal persistence rather than opportunistic posturing.

Political and social views

Stance on culture and industry

Liam Gallagher has frequently criticized the industry for prioritizing and rapid fame over collaborative effort and genuine artistry. In a January 2024 interview, he stated that "no one wants to be in a band anymore," attributing this shift to an influx of "'me me me' solo stars" who eschew the communal dynamics of group performance. He has lambasted young musicians as "fucking lazy," arguing they seek "immediate success" facilitated by and streaming platforms rather than honing skills through persistent practice and live performance. Gallagher distinguishes between mere musicians and "rock and roll stars," emphasizing the latter's commitment to a raw, uncompromised lifestyle as essential to authentic expression. In a 2019 discussion, he remarked, "I never want to just do music... There's stars, and there's musicians," underscoring his view that true impact derives from embodying the ethos, not just producing notes. He has dismissed institutional accolades like the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as suited for "wankers," rejecting them as contrived validations disconnected from the grit of rock's origins. On broader cultural matters, Gallagher has rejected as the domain of "fucking squares," daring critics to confront him directly rather than leveraging online campaigns. During a May 2022 appearance, he asserted that such efforts represent only a narrow "cancel world" and do not reflect universal sentiment, positioning himself as impervious to performative outrage. This stance aligns with his advocacy for unfiltered passion in art, where he prioritizes visceral connection over conformity to shifting social norms.

Brexit support and anti-establishment positions

Liam Gallagher has expressed ambivalence toward , initially claiming in an October 2017 interview to have "no thoughts" on the matter while affirming his love for and support for free movement of people, though suggesting borders should be tightened to address concerns. He rejected nationalist sentiments like "this is my country," emphasizing a shared global sky over divisive borders, a stance some media outlets portrayed as a pragmatic counter to more polarized views. By September 2019, Gallagher likened the process to a "bad trip" induced by drugs, directly criticizing British politicians as "d***heads" for mishandling negotiations. In June 2023, he attributed broader national decline to 's occurrence, reflecting growing disillusionment with its outcomes. Gallagher's critique extended to the practical impacts on the music industry; in January 2021, he joined musicians including Sting and in signing an open letter condemning the UK-EU trade deal for failing to secure visa-free travel, which hampered touring professionals' livelihoods. He also rebuked his brother Noel in June 2019 for deriding Brexit voters as uneducated while admitting he abstained from the referendum himself, highlighting perceived hypocrisy in elite commentary on democratic choices. Beyond Brexit, Gallagher has maintained an anti-establishment posture rooted in his working-class Manchester background, frequently lambasting political figures and institutions across the spectrum. In 2019, he declared hatred for the Labour Party, stating he had "no time for them anymore," a shift from Oasis's earlier associations with the left-leaning era. Following Boris Johnson's September 2022 farewell speech amid leadership turmoil, Gallagher tweeted criticism of the , insisting politics should not devolve into "entertainment." His rhetoric often positions him against cultural and political elites, decrying and appealing to audiences alienated by institutional orthodoxies, though sources like and note this as part of a broader, unfiltered rather than structured . In jest, he has claimed he could serve as , underscoring disdain for career politicians. This stance aligns with his lifelong rejection of norms, extending to mockery of rules like restrictions while sporadically complying.

Personal life

Relationships and family

Liam Gallagher was born William John Paul Gallagher on 21 September 1972 in to Irish immigrant parents Peggy Sweeney, from Charlestown in , and Thomas "Tommy" Gallagher, from Duleek in . The , which included three sons—eldest Paul, followed by Noel and Liam—relocated to the area of , where Peggy raised the children after separating from Tommy when Liam was seven years old due to his father's abusive behavior. Gallagher's romantic relationships have been marked by multiple marriages and children with different partners. He began dating actress in April 1994 and married her on 7 April 1997; the union ended in divorce in 2000 amid reports of infidelity. The couple had one son, Lennon Francis Gallagher, born on 23 September 1999. During the marriage, Gallagher fathered a daughter, Molly Moorish-Gallagher, born on 22 May 1998, with singer following an extramarital affair; he did not establish contact with Molly until she was 21. In 2000, Gallagher started a relationship with All Saints singer , with whom he had a son, Gene Gallagher, born on 2 July 2001; the couple married on 14 February 2008 at Westminster Register Office and divorced in 2014. While still married to Appleton, he conceived a fourth child, daughter Gemma Gallagher, born in January 2013, with American journalist . Since 2014, following his divorce from Appleton, Gallagher has been in a relationship with music manager Gwyther, whom he met in 2013 when she served as his ; the pair became engaged, and Gwyther has been credited with helping stabilize his post-Oasis split. In September 2025, Gallagher became a grandfather for the first time when Molly gave birth to a son.

Health challenges and recovery

Liam Gallagher has battled chronic health issues stemming from an autoimmune thyroid disorder known as Hashimoto's disease, which he disclosed in 2017. This condition contributed to severe , particularly in his hips, diagnosed around six years prior to 2022, leading to significant joint deterioration and mobility limitations. He described his bones as "mashed up" and reported that disrupted sleep and daily function. Substance abuse exacerbated these physical ailments throughout his career. Gallagher's history includes heavy alcohol and use during Oasis's peak in the 1990s and 2000s, which he later attributed to personal "howlers" and . In 2018, at age 45, he admitted to ongoing use despite acknowledging its role in life disruptions. His longest reported period of lasted six months as of May 2020. Recovery efforts intensified in recent years. In February 2023, Gallagher underwent hip replacement surgery to address arthritis-induced joint failure, initially resisting the procedure due to anesthesia fears but proceeding after pain became unbearable. Post-surgery, he adopted a health regimen to counteract decades of partying, including reduced substance intake; by August 2025, he stated he used recreational drugs "not as much as I used to," abstained from weed, and drank less. Despite acknowledging a "downwards slide" in March 2024 amid ongoing arthritis and psoriasis, he reported improved mobility and commitment to sobriety-like moderation to support performances, including the 2025 Oasis reunion tour.

Ongoing relationship with Noel Gallagher

Following Oasis's acrimonious split on August 28, 2009, after a backstage altercation in where wielded Noel's guitar as an axe, the brothers maintained no direct contact for over a decade, exchanging public insults via and interviews. Signs of potential reconciliation emerged in the early , culminating in the band's reunion announcement on August 27, 2024, for a 2025 world tour commemorating the 30th anniversary of their debut album . The reunion tour commenced on July 4, 2025, in , , with subsequent stadium shows across the , , and beyond, generating over $200 million in revenue. During the tour's early dates, Noel described their onstage dynamic positively, stating in an August 19, 2025, interview that he was "proud" of Liam's performances and surprised by the enthusiastic fan response, marking a shift from prior estrangement. He further noted Liam was "smashing it" on stage, emphasizing professional harmony amid the high-stakes performances. As of October 2025, following the tour's and North American legs—including dates in August and September—the brothers have issued joint statements, such as an emotional response to a fan's death at a show on August 4, 2025, indicating coordinated public communication. While Liam opted out of post-gig partying with Noel after a September 2025 performance, attributing it to personal fatigue rather than discord, no renewed feuds have surfaced, with observers noting a sustained "wonderful place" in their working relationship. This professional , driven by mutual financial incentives and shared legacy, contrasts sharply with their historical volatility but remains contingent on tour commitments.

Legacy and impact

Influence on Britpop and rock revival

Liam Gallagher served as the lead vocalist and charismatic frontman of Oasis, significantly shaping the movement in the mid-1990s through his raw vocal delivery and defiant persona. Emerging amid a resurgence of British guitar music that challenged American grunge's dominance, Oasis's music under Gallagher's influence emphasized anthemic, working-class rock anthems drawing from 1960s influences like and the punk edge of the . The band's debut album , released on 29 August 1994, became the fastest-selling debut in history, propelled by Gallagher's sneering, Lennon-esque vocals on tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll Star" and "Live Forever," which captured youthful aspiration and rebellion. This success, with over 5 million sales, helped catapult into mainstream prominence, positioning Oasis as its defining act alongside bands like Blur and Pulp. Gallagher's gritty, chest-voice-dominant style—blending John Lennon's melodic sneer with Johnny Rotten's aggression—infused Oasis's sound with accessible swagger, reviving stadium-scale rock enthusiasm in Britain. His onstage antics, including a signature microphone stance with arms akimbo, embodied punk-infused confidence, drawing 2.6 million ticket applications for the 1996 concerts and inspiring a generation to embrace rock 'n' roll escapism. described Definitely Maybe as "the last great punk album," underscoring its role in reasserting British rock's vitality. Beyond music, Gallagher's lad-like attitude and adoption of mod fashion staples, such as the , crystallized Britpop's cultural aesthetic, influencing youth style and reinforcing a distinctly British identity in rock. His vocal prowess has been lauded by figures like , who ranked him among all-time greats like Dylan, Lennon, Jagger, and Rotten, ensuring his persona's lasting impact on rock frontmen and the genre's revival ethos.

Debates on talent versus persona

Noel Gallagher has credited his brother 's vocal delivery as elevating Oasis songs beyond their compositional quality, stating in a 2024 interview that while his own renditions "would sound good," 's made them "sound great," highlighting the distinct and interpretive power brought to the material. This perspective underscores arguments for 's raw talent, emphasizing his raspy, sneering as uniquely suited to the band's anthemic rock, which propelled Oasis to over 70 million album sales worldwide by capturing a visceral, working-class absent in more polished vocalists. Supporters point to specific performances, such as his emotive phrasing on tracks like "" and "Live Forever," where the voice conveys defiance and vulnerability, contributing causally to the band's cultural resonance in 1990s rather than mere stylistic flair. Critics, however, contend that Liam's impact derives more from his cultivated —a cocky, confrontational lad archetype embodying "" excess and anti-elite swagger—than from technical proficiency, noting his limited (typically spanning about two octaves without ) and reliance on throat strain over breath control or pitch precision. Vocal analyses describe his style as aesthetically raw but unrefined, with poor technique that risks long-term , yet one he "owns" as integral to his , allowing attitude to compensate for what formal training might deem deficiencies. This view gained traction in reviews of his post-Oasis ventures, such as Beady Eye's 2011 debut , which sold modestly (under 100,000 UK copies in first week) compared to Oasis peaks, attributing weaker reception to the absence of Noel's songwriting and Liam's persona straining against less charismatic material. Liam's solo career reignited the discussion, with 2017's As You Were achieving commercial success (No. 1 , over 100,000 first-week sales) through nostalgic rock hooks delivered in his signature growl, yet drawing mixed verdicts on vocal evolution—praised for deepened maturity on tracks like "Wall of Glass" but critiqued for inconsistency in live settings, as in a 2024 Wembley pre-fight anthem where social media derided pitch issues, prompting Liam to dismiss detractors as "imposters" unfit for Oasis reunion tickets. from reunion tours in 2025, including Heaton Park and shows, counters decline narratives, with attendees reporting rejuvenated performances defying age-related expectations for a 52-year-old vocalist, suggesting sustained amplifies perceived talent amid physical wear. Ultimately, the debate reflects rock's causal dynamic where persona and voice entwine inseparably: Liam's unapologetic frontmanship, rooted in authentic Mancunian bravado, has empirically driven fan loyalty and sales, even as technical purists prioritize range over the attitudinal authenticity that defined Oasis's era-defining .

Discography

Oasis discography highlights

Oasis, featuring Liam Gallagher on lead vocals, debuted with Definitely Maybe on 29 August 1994, which entered the at number one and held the record for the fastest-selling debut in British history at the time, with initial sales exceeding 400,000 copies in its first week and total worldwide sales surpassing 8 million units. The 's raw energy and anthemic tracks like "Live Forever" and "Supersonic" propelled Oasis to prominence in the scene, though it peaked at number 58 on the US 200. The band's sophomore effort, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, released on 2 October 1995, outsold its predecessor dramatically, debuting at number one on the for 10 consecutive weeks and achieving over 22 million global sales, including 5.5 million in the where it reached quadruple platinum status. Standout singles such as "" and "" dominated airplay and charts, with "" alone selling over 5 million copies worldwide and marking Oasis's breakthrough in . Be Here Now, issued on 21 August 1997, set a new UK benchmark by selling 663,000 copies in its first three days— the fastest sales for any album in British chart history at the time— and topping the UK chart while reaching number two in the US with 150,000 first-week units. Despite critical mixed reception for its overproduced length, the album moved over 10 million copies globally. Subsequent releases maintained commercial momentum in the UK, with all seven studio albums reaching number one there, though sales declined post-Be Here Now. Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (February 2000) and Heathen Chemistry (July 2002) each sold around 2 million units worldwide, while Don't Believe the Truth (May 2005) and Dig Out Your Soul (October 2008) achieved approximately 1.5 million and 1 million global sales, respectively, buoyed by singles like "The Importance of Being Idle" and "The Shock of the Lightning." Oasis's total studio album sales exceed 41 million units, underscoring their enduring catalog appeal despite internal tensions.

Solo discography

Liam Gallagher's solo discography commenced with his debut studio album As You Were, released on 6 October 2017 through Warner Bros. Records, which debuted at number one on the , selling 103,000 combined units in its first week, with 91% from physical and digital downloads. The album achieved platinum certification from the (BPI) for over 300,000 units shipped in the UK. His second studio album, Why Me? Why Not., issued on 20 September 2019, likewise entered the at number one. This was followed by the live album , recorded in 2019 and released on 4 June 2020, which also topped the UK chart. The third studio album, , came out on 27 May 2022 and secured another number one position on the ; it later received gold certification from the BPI for sales exceeding 100,000 units. In 2023, Gallagher released the live recording from his 2022 concerts at the site of Oasis's historic 1996 shows, debuting at number one in the UK. A collaborative studio with , titled Liam Gallagher John Squire, was released on 1 March 2024 via , achieving number one on the and marking Gallagher's 14th overall chart-topping .
TitleTypeRelease dateUK peak positionCertifications
As You WereStudio6 October 20171Platinum (BPI)
Why Me? Why Not.Studio20 September 20191—
MTV UnpluggedLive4 June 20201—
C'mon You KnowStudio27 May 20221Gold (BPI)
Knebworth 22Live11 August 20231—
Liam Gallagher John SquireCollaborative studio1 March 20241—

Awards and nominations

Major accolades

Liam Gallagher received the Godlike Genius Award at the on February 15, 2018, recognizing his enduring impact on as Oasis frontman and solo artist. This accolade, presented by , highlighted his career resurgence following the 2017 release of his debut solo album As You Were, which achieved commercial success with over 103,000 copies sold in its first week. In 2019, Gallagher won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Rock Icon, an honor acknowledging his vocal style and stage presence that defined . The award underscored his influence beyond Oasis, amid a solo career featuring multiple UK number-one albums. His debut solo album As You Were (2017) secured two Q Awards: the People's Choice Award and Best Album, reflecting strong fan and critical reception for tracks like "Wall of Glass.") At the Q Awards in October 2017, he also claimed Best Live Act and the Q Icon Award, celebrating his performance energy post-Oasis. In a 2010 Q magazine reader poll, Gallagher was voted the greatest frontman of all time, citing his charismatic, confrontational delivery during Oasis's peak. While Oasis as a band amassed numerous honors including multiple Brit Awards, Gallagher's personal accolades emphasize his individual persona and post-band achievements, with no Grammy wins despite two nominations for Best Short Form Music Video in 1999 and 2000.

Recognition timeline

In 1995, Oasis, with Liam Gallagher as lead vocalist, received the Brit Award for Best British Newcomer on February 20, recognizing their breakthrough album Definitely Maybe. The following year, on February 19, 1996, the band swept the Brit Awards, winning Best British Album for (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, Best British Group, and Best British Video for "Wonderwall," highlighting Gallagher's charismatic stage presence amid the Britpop surge. Oasis continued earning accolades through the , culminating in the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the on February 21, 2007, where Gallagher performed alongside bandmates, affirming the group's enduring influence. In March 2010, Gallagher was voted the greatest frontman of all time in a Q magazine reader poll, surpassing figures like and based on thousands of responses emphasizing his raw energy and audience connection. Transitioning to his solo career, Gallagher won Best Live Act and the Icon Award at the on October 18, 2017, shortly after As You Were debuted at number one, validating his individual draw post-Oasis. On February 14, 2018, he received the Godlike Genius Award at the , a lifetime honor for his contributions to rock, presented in recognition of his triumphant solo return. In November 2019, Gallagher became the inaugural recipient of the Europe Music Award for Rock Icon on November 3 in , , celebrated for his Oasis legacy and solo resurgence with performances of "Once" and "."

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