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| Tributes To John Peel Flood In |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/27, 11:39 Uhr) Following the announcement of the death of John Peel, tributes have started flooding in from all parts of the world with Thom York, Damon Albarn, Noel Gallagher and James Dean Bradfield all paying their respects to a unique, indescribably influential and much loved figure in radio history.
As previously reported, John Peel tragically passed away on (October 26) after suffering from a heart attack - aged 65 - while on holiday in Cuzco, Peru. Since then, numerous musicians and music fans alike have been contacting Xfm to pay tribute to a DJ who occupied a unique place in people's memories and hearts.
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"John Peel was a rare breed amongst radio DJ's, his contribution to introducing new music to music fans in this country has been phenomenal and he will be sadly missed."
- Noel Gallagher, Oasis.
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As previously reported, John Peel tragically passed away on (October 26) after suffering from a heart attack - aged 65 - while on holiday in Cuzco, Peru. Since then, numerous musicians and music fans alike have been contacting Xfm to pay tribute to a DJ who occupied a unique place in people's memories and hearts.
[...]
"John Peel was a rare breed amongst radio DJ's, his contribution to introducing new music to music fans in this country has been phenomenal and he will be sadly missed."
- Noel Gallagher, Oasis.
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(Q: xfm.co.uk)
| Gallagher booed off Brown's Manchester gig |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/26, 11:54 Uhr) Oasis star Noel Gallagher stormed off stage during a recent concert in his home city - after disgruntled fans threw bottles and booed at the shocked singer.
The Don't Look Back in Anger rocker had hoped to surprise fans by making a surprise appearance at ex-Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown's gig, to perform their duet Keep What Ya Got at the Apollo Manchester, Britain.
Gallagher was horrified by the crowd's inhospitable reaction but Brown rescued the concert by telling off the fans and dragging Gallagher back onto the stage to finish the show.
One fan says: "The gig was fantastic, until Noel spat out his dummy. He came on as a surprise guest but he was booed and a pint was chucked at him and went all over his guitar. The Ian made some comment about how Noel is his hero and that we should show him some respect."
A Universal Records spokesman contends: "Noel said somebody threw a half-pint of lager on him and it went all over his jacket and guitar. So he went off to give his jacket to a roadie. Ian went to see why Noel had stopped playing, so that's why he walked off as well."
The Don't Look Back in Anger rocker had hoped to surprise fans by making a surprise appearance at ex-Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown's gig, to perform their duet Keep What Ya Got at the Apollo Manchester, Britain.
Gallagher was horrified by the crowd's inhospitable reaction but Brown rescued the concert by telling off the fans and dragging Gallagher back onto the stage to finish the show.
One fan says: "The gig was fantastic, until Noel spat out his dummy. He came on as a surprise guest but he was booed and a pint was chucked at him and went all over his guitar. The Ian made some comment about how Noel is his hero and that we should show him some respect."
A Universal Records spokesman contends: "Noel said somebody threw a half-pint of lager on him and it went all over his jacket and guitar. So he went off to give his jacket to a roadie. Ian went to see why Noel had stopped playing, so that's why he walked off as well."
(Q: breakingnews.iol.ie)
| Appleton gives Gallagher marriage ultimatum |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/26, 11:30 Uhr) Liam Gallagher is desperately trying to save his relationship with fiancee Nicole Appleton for the sake of their son Gene.
The pair have been engaged for five years, but their romance has been on the rocks for the past year as former All Saints singer Appleton becomes increasingly frustrated with Gallagher's reluctance to tie the knot.
She has now issued the Oasis frontman with an ultimatum - they must marry or split.
A source reveals: "Nicole feels the problem is they haven't got married yet."
The pair have been engaged for five years, but their romance has been on the rocks for the past year as former All Saints singer Appleton becomes increasingly frustrated with Gallagher's reluctance to tie the knot.
She has now issued the Oasis frontman with an ultimatum - they must marry or split.
A source reveals: "Nicole feels the problem is they haven't got married yet."
(Q: breakingnews.iol.ie)
| Noel Gallaghar wants Oasis to sing like Abba! |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/25, 13:28 Uhr) [Hollywood News]: London, Oct 24 : British rocker Noel Galaghar has revealed that even though he realises that it will make lose his cool, grungy image, he is still going to try and persuade the rest of the world that the Swedish band Abba was the best band of the 1970's, on this weeks Hall of Fame Show.
The 'Wonderwall' singer said that he has also been persuading the other members of 'Oasis' to cover Abba's 'SOS,' which he thinks is one of the best Abba songs ever along with 'Super Troupers' and 'Waterloo,' reports the Sun.
"People might think it's weird me being into Abba but those songs were amazing. They are incredibly well recorded, produced, sung and written. From a songwriting point of view they were up there with the best," the report him as saying. (ANI)
The 'Wonderwall' singer said that he has also been persuading the other members of 'Oasis' to cover Abba's 'SOS,' which he thinks is one of the best Abba songs ever along with 'Super Troupers' and 'Waterloo,' reports the Sun.
"People might think it's weird me being into Abba but those songs were amazing. They are incredibly well recorded, produced, sung and written. From a songwriting point of view they were up there with the best," the report him as saying. (ANI)
(Q: news.newkerala.com)
| Noel Gallagher feiert für 15 000 Euro in einer Hotelbar |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/23, 14:24 Uhr) London (dpa) - Noel Gallagher (37) von der britischen Rockband Oasis hat in einer Hotelbar in seiner Heimatstadt Manchester eine Zeche von umgerechnet rund 15 000 Euro beglichen. Wie der «Star» berichtet, trank Gallagher, der im Vergleich mit seinem wilden Bruder Liam (32) stets als der «Vernünftige» gilt, selbst zwar sehr viel.
Er war aber keineswegs alleine für die Rechnung verantwortlich. Gallagher hatte Schulfreunde getroffen, die ihm vorwarfen, er habe nichts mehr mit den einst aufmüpfigen Oasis-Rockern zu tun, sondern sei «weich» geworden. Diesen Vorwurf wollte Noel Gallagher nicht auf sich sitzen lassen und lud seine Ex-Kumpel in die Bar des Luxushotels Malmaison ein. Mit dabei war auch der trinkfeste Sänger von Stone Roses, Ian Brown. «Das war wie ein Klassentreffen, sehr lebhaft», zitiert das Blatt einen Anwesenden. «Am Ende war Noel so betrunken, dass er in Richtung seines Hotelzimmers nur noch torkeln konnte.»
Er war aber keineswegs alleine für die Rechnung verantwortlich. Gallagher hatte Schulfreunde getroffen, die ihm vorwarfen, er habe nichts mehr mit den einst aufmüpfigen Oasis-Rockern zu tun, sondern sei «weich» geworden. Diesen Vorwurf wollte Noel Gallagher nicht auf sich sitzen lassen und lud seine Ex-Kumpel in die Bar des Luxushotels Malmaison ein. Mit dabei war auch der trinkfeste Sänger von Stone Roses, Ian Brown. «Das war wie ein Klassentreffen, sehr lebhaft», zitiert das Blatt einen Anwesenden. «Am Ende war Noel so betrunken, dass er in Richtung seines Hotelzimmers nur noch torkeln konnte.»
(Q: news.de)
| Gallagher And Albarn Confirmed For Band Aid |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/22, 13:38 Uhr) Following earlier reports that Coldplay, Travis and The Darkness have been approached to feature on a new re-recording of the Band Aid hit 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' comes the news that Brit Pop's two biggest arch rivals will both be taking part.
For weeks, rumours have been circulating that a new version of the song is being planned featuring a whole host of current acts (the third time the single has been released). In fact, bookies were already making it odds-on favourite to top the Christmas charts before the single's release was confirmed.
Whereas the original version was coordinated by Sir Bob Geldof, this time co-founder of Band Aid, Midge Ure will be acting as executive producer on the record and has been trying to assemble the artists.
While some reports claim Coldplay, Travis, The Darkness and Jamelia are already confirmed, Ure has just stated in an interview with 6Music that two of the UK music scenes biggest stars, Oasis' Noel Gallagher and Blur's Damon Albarn will be putting aside their differences to appear on the track.
Midge went on to confirm that Band Aid III will be happening in an undisclosed London studio sometime in the next few weeks with Radiohead, Beck and Travis producer Nigel Godrich handling production duties.
Robbie Williams, Keane and Dido have all been approached and Midge also explained that he intends to get Bono from U2 to re-sing his line "Well tonight, thank God it's them, instead of you..." from the original 1984 version of the song.
For weeks, rumours have been circulating that a new version of the song is being planned featuring a whole host of current acts (the third time the single has been released). In fact, bookies were already making it odds-on favourite to top the Christmas charts before the single's release was confirmed.
Whereas the original version was coordinated by Sir Bob Geldof, this time co-founder of Band Aid, Midge Ure will be acting as executive producer on the record and has been trying to assemble the artists.
While some reports claim Coldplay, Travis, The Darkness and Jamelia are already confirmed, Ure has just stated in an interview with 6Music that two of the UK music scenes biggest stars, Oasis' Noel Gallagher and Blur's Damon Albarn will be putting aside their differences to appear on the track.
Midge went on to confirm that Band Aid III will be happening in an undisclosed London studio sometime in the next few weeks with Radiohead, Beck and Travis producer Nigel Godrich handling production duties.
Robbie Williams, Keane and Dido have all been approached and Midge also explained that he intends to get Bono from U2 to re-sing his line "Well tonight, thank God it's them, instead of you..." from the original 1984 version of the song.
(Q: xfm.co.uk)
| The Race For Christmas No. 1 Starts Here |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/19, 15:33 Uhr) Bookies have opened betting on which song is going to make it to Number 1 at Christmas, with Band Aid proving the favourite (even though there has been no official confirmation that the single will be released at all) and Ricky Gervais and Noel Gallagher not far behind.
Bookies Ladbrokes have reported that there has been a huge gamble on a 2004 release of the Band Aid song 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' reaching Number 1 at Christmas, even though there has only been rumours that the single will even get a release.
A new reports states that the odds have plunged in recent days from 33/1 to 16/1 to 12/1 and its now a potential single is odds-on favourite at 4/6 for top spot.
Ladbrokes spokesman Warren Lush: "There is certainly a rumour going around as punters have been trying to bet as much money as they can on a Band Aid single getting to number one at Christmas. One punter even tried to stake £10,000. We have been inundated with requests and have no choice but to make it the red hot odds-on favourite."
"There is no official word on whether a single will be released but money screams that there is something going on behind the scenes. Do they know it's going to be released in time for a crack at Christmas number one?"
"It was at this time last year that we first started seeing money for Michael Andrews (featuring Gary Jules) ['Mad World'] but the gamble then was nowhere near as big as it is now."
Elsewhere in the list are U2 (20/1), Ronan Bloody Keating and Cat Stevens (6/1) and Ricky Gervais and Noel Gallagher's version of 'Free Love Freeway' taken from the new DVD of 'The Office' slips in at 5th place, even thought Gervais has denied that he won't release the song either.
The full list of odds for Christmas Number One from Ladbrokes is:
Bookies Ladbrokes have reported that there has been a huge gamble on a 2004 release of the Band Aid song 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' reaching Number 1 at Christmas, even though there has only been rumours that the single will even get a release.
A new reports states that the odds have plunged in recent days from 33/1 to 16/1 to 12/1 and its now a potential single is odds-on favourite at 4/6 for top spot.
Ladbrokes spokesman Warren Lush: "There is certainly a rumour going around as punters have been trying to bet as much money as they can on a Band Aid single getting to number one at Christmas. One punter even tried to stake £10,000. We have been inundated with requests and have no choice but to make it the red hot odds-on favourite."
"There is no official word on whether a single will be released but money screams that there is something going on behind the scenes. Do they know it's going to be released in time for a crack at Christmas number one?"
"It was at this time last year that we first started seeing money for Michael Andrews (featuring Gary Jules) ['Mad World'] but the gamble then was nowhere near as big as it is now."
Elsewhere in the list are U2 (20/1), Ronan Bloody Keating and Cat Stevens (6/1) and Ricky Gervais and Noel Gallagher's version of 'Free Love Freeway' taken from the new DVD of 'The Office' slips in at 5th place, even thought Gervais has denied that he won't release the song either.
The full list of odds for Christmas Number One from Ladbrokes is:
- Band Aid (4/6)
- Ronan Keating and Cat Stevens (6/1)
- U2 (20/1)
- Robbie Williams (20/1)
- Ricky Gervais and Noel Gallagher (25/1)
- Take That (25/1)
- Westlife (25/1)
- Girls Aloud (25/1)
- Ice Cube (25/1)
- Peter Kay and Tony Christie (25/1)
- Kylie Minogue (25/1)
- Busted (33/1)
- Goldie Lookin' Chain (33/1)
- Nadia Almada (33/1)
- Paul Holt (33/1)
(Q: xfm.co.uk)
| Prodigy mit Oasis auf Tour? |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/19, 13:37 Uhr) Auf der Homepage des britischen Senders 'BBC' wird berichtet, dass Oasis' Liam Gallagher mit The Prodigy auf Tour gehen wird. Hintergrund der Nachricht sind die Aussagen der beiden Appleton Schwestern, von denen die eine mit Prodigy Frontman Liam Howlett verheiratet ist und die andere mit Liam Gallagher. Informationen aus erster Hand, also!
Jedoch relativieren die beiden in dem Bericht ihre Aussagen und meinen 'Vielleicht wird Liam einen Gastauftritt in London geben, aber wir sind nicht diejenigen die das sagen können!' Man kann also gespannt sein - immerhin kam es bei den Studioarbeiten zu dem aktuellen Prodigy Album 'Always Outnumbered Never Outgunned' zu einer Zusammenarbeit der beiden Liams.
Jedoch relativieren die beiden in dem Bericht ihre Aussagen und meinen 'Vielleicht wird Liam einen Gastauftritt in London geben, aber wir sind nicht diejenigen die das sagen können!' Man kann also gespannt sein - immerhin kam es bei den Studioarbeiten zu dem aktuellen Prodigy Album 'Always Outnumbered Never Outgunned' zu einer Zusammenarbeit der beiden Liams.
(Q: mtv.de; bbc.co.uk)
| Oasis, Stone Roses legends join Ian Brown |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/19, 13:35 Uhr) MADCHESTER REUNITED
IAN BROWN was joined by NOEL GALLAGHER and old bandmate MANI onstage at the MANCHESTER APOLLO last night.
The ex-Stone Roses singer performed the gig (October 18) as part of his solo tour to support his current album 'Solarized'. However, in addition to his own songs, Brown performed many Roses classics - the first time he's done it in his home town in almost a decade.
During the encore Gallagher came onto the stage and helped Brown on recent single 'Keep What Ya Got'. The Oasis man co-wrote the song, and provided backing vocals and lead guitar.
Later in the set, Brown went to the side of the stage, and persuaded Mani, who played bass with Brown in the Roses to come out and take a bow. The bassist had been spotted earlier in the night prompting speculation he would perform some songs live, but that didn't come to pass.
"Let's have a big hand for Mani", Brown smiled. "Mani's in the house!"
The audience then went crazy as the pair hugged and waved.
For the final encore Brown was joined on stage by DJ James Lavelle, and did the two songs he recorded with UNKLE - 'Be There' and 'R.E.I.G.N'.
The setlist ran:
IAN BROWN was joined by NOEL GALLAGHER and old bandmate MANI onstage at the MANCHESTER APOLLO last night.
The ex-Stone Roses singer performed the gig (October 18) as part of his solo tour to support his current album 'Solarized'. However, in addition to his own songs, Brown performed many Roses classics - the first time he's done it in his home town in almost a decade.
During the encore Gallagher came onto the stage and helped Brown on recent single 'Keep What Ya Got'. The Oasis man co-wrote the song, and provided backing vocals and lead guitar.
Later in the set, Brown went to the side of the stage, and persuaded Mani, who played bass with Brown in the Roses to come out and take a bow. The bassist had been spotted earlier in the night prompting speculation he would perform some songs live, but that didn't come to pass.
"Let's have a big hand for Mani", Brown smiled. "Mani's in the house!"
The audience then went crazy as the pair hugged and waved.
For the final encore Brown was joined on stage by DJ James Lavelle, and did the two songs he recorded with UNKLE - 'Be There' and 'R.E.I.G.N'.
The setlist ran:
- 'Destiny Of Circumstance'
- 'Sally Cinnamon'
- '(Song For My) Sugar Spun Sister'
- 'Where Angels Play'
- 'Waterfall'
- 'Made Of Stone'
- 'She Bangs The Drums'
- 'Golden Gaze'
- 'Love Like A Fountain'
- 'If Dolphins Were Monkeys'
- 'Longsight M13'
- 'The Sweet Fantastic'
- 'Forever And A Day'
- 'Time Is My Everything'
- 'F.E.A.R'
- 'I Wanna Be Adored'
- 'Love Bug'
- 'Keep What Ya Got'
- 'Be There'
- 'R.E.I.G.N.'
(Q: nme.com; ianbrown.co.uk/forum)
| 1990's Hall of Fame ... Vote for Oasis |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/11, 18:23 Uhr) Oasis have been short listed with 10 other groups/artists including Blur, Radiohead and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers to be put up for the public vote to win a place in the UK Music Hall Of Fame. You can vote for Oasis by calling 09011 33 11 33 or pressing the red interactive button for digital satellite viewers in the UK. The voting closes at 6pm this Saturday. Winners will be announced on Channel 4 on November 14th.
For more details on the UK Music Hall Of Fame click on the below link.
HALL OF FAME/CHANNEL 4
For more details on the UK Music Hall Of Fame click on the below link.
HALL OF FAME/CHANNEL 4
(Q: oasisinet.com)
| Oasis and The Streets join the stars at Zutons London gig |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/11, 18:18 Uhr) Zuton fever spreads
A star-studded audience turned out in force to see THE ZUTONS perform for a triumphant gig in LONDON over the weekend.
Har Mar Superstar, Noel Gallagher, members of The Streets, Elbow, The Music, and Gorillaz were there to see the Scouse five-piece play Shepherd's Bush Empire.
The Mercury Music Prize nominees ditched their yellow boiler suits for the night and performed a series of hits from their debut album including 'Zuton Fever', 'Havana Gang Brawl', 'Long Time Coming' and 'Pressure Point'.
The biggest cheers came for hit singles 'Remember Me' and 'You Will You Won't', which singer Dave McCabe dedicated to the crowd.
The Scouse five-piece also played forthcoming single 'Don't Ever Think' and new track 'Weekend Scrub' which McCabe said was dedicated to saxophonist Abi Harding.
As the band left the stage they received a standing ovation from the crowd.
Speaking before the show, drummer Sean Payne told NME.COM: "We have been looking forward to this gig loads. It's been weird getting used to the big places, because we have been used to playing festivals and playing in America. So coming back here is a bit crazy, but it's good though."
The Zutons are due to play two consecutive homecoming Christmas shows at Liverpool's Royal Court on December 17 and 18.
"We don't know if we'll be swapping the boiler suits for some Santa outfits. But it is Christmas so it could happen I reckon," Sean joked.
The band's UK tour will continue tomorrow night (October 12) in Northampton.
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A star-studded audience turned out in force to see THE ZUTONS perform for a triumphant gig in LONDON over the weekend.
Har Mar Superstar, Noel Gallagher, members of The Streets, Elbow, The Music, and Gorillaz were there to see the Scouse five-piece play Shepherd's Bush Empire.
The Mercury Music Prize nominees ditched their yellow boiler suits for the night and performed a series of hits from their debut album including 'Zuton Fever', 'Havana Gang Brawl', 'Long Time Coming' and 'Pressure Point'.
The biggest cheers came for hit singles 'Remember Me' and 'You Will You Won't', which singer Dave McCabe dedicated to the crowd.
The Scouse five-piece also played forthcoming single 'Don't Ever Think' and new track 'Weekend Scrub' which McCabe said was dedicated to saxophonist Abi Harding.
As the band left the stage they received a standing ovation from the crowd.
Speaking before the show, drummer Sean Payne told NME.COM: "We have been looking forward to this gig loads. It's been weird getting used to the big places, because we have been used to playing festivals and playing in America. So coming back here is a bit crazy, but it's good though."
The Zutons are due to play two consecutive homecoming Christmas shows at Liverpool's Royal Court on December 17 and 18.
"We don't know if we'll be swapping the boiler suits for some Santa outfits. But it is Christmas so it could happen I reckon," Sean joked.
The band's UK tour will continue tomorrow night (October 12) in Northampton.
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(Q: nme.com)
| Gallagher: Be here now is 's**t' |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/11, 13:12 Uhr) Oasis songwriter Noel Gallaher has slammed his band's 1997 album Be Here Now as "s**t" and the result of his cocaine habit.
Gallagher, who has since cleaned up, claims Be Here Now was sub-standard because the band were allowed as much time as they pleased and were granted access to anything they wanted.
Speaking on this weekend's TV show UK Music Hall of Fame, to be aired on Channel 4, he says: "Good times don't make for good music. All the good music's made in the bad times.
"Definitely Maybe - written, unemployed; recorded, broke. Same with Morning Glory - recorded, broke, in twelve days.
"Be Here Now - three months, anything you want, s**t.
"Although I never listen to it, I kind of like the fact that it's there if I ever want to go and listen to a soundtrack to my own cocaine, overweight, alcoholic madness."
Gallagher, who has since cleaned up, claims Be Here Now was sub-standard because the band were allowed as much time as they pleased and were granted access to anything they wanted.
Speaking on this weekend's TV show UK Music Hall of Fame, to be aired on Channel 4, he says: "Good times don't make for good music. All the good music's made in the bad times.
"Definitely Maybe - written, unemployed; recorded, broke. Same with Morning Glory - recorded, broke, in twelve days.
"Be Here Now - three months, anything you want, s**t.
"Although I never listen to it, I kind of like the fact that it's there if I ever want to go and listen to a soundtrack to my own cocaine, overweight, alcoholic madness."
(Q: breakingnews.iol.ie)
| Interview mit Bonehead |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/08, 12:50 Uhr) Bonehead aka Paul Arthurs formerly of the mighty Oasis answers Poptones.co.uk's QUESTIONS OF DOOM about Noel Gallagher, dodging dwarves on stage, Alan McGee, Oasis' scariest fan, the tenth anniversary of Definitely Maybe, the life and times of Oasis, The Seers and the recent documentary DVD of Definitely Maybe.
Link: www.poptones.co.uk/interviews/qod_bonehead.htm
Link: www.poptones.co.uk/interviews/qod_bonehead.htm
(Q: nicht erfasst)
| Wonder loaf, eh Liam? |
(Thorsten, 2004/10/01, 11:30 Uhr)
All over the shop ... Liam
LIAM GALLAGHER went searching for his daily bread yesterday.
The OASIS frontman, whose hits include Wonderwall, was spotted swaggering around his local Tesco in North West London with girlfriend NICOLE APPLETON and son GENE.
Smelling the roses ... stepping
out with Nicole and Gene
His other kid, LENNON, was nowhere to be seen.
But Liam was wearing his famous JOHN LENNON-style cap as a nod to his idol.
Sugar daddy ... happy families at Tesco
The singer stocked up with a loaf of Hovis white and a couple of yogurts.
As the sign says, it looks like the rock wildman has swopped lairy for dairy.
(Q: thesun.co.uk)