Oasis Reunion: Noel Gallagher Reflects on Unexpected Joy and Brotherly Connection
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A Surprise Reunion, Acknowledged Animosity
After 15 years of separation following a highly publicized backstage altercation at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris in 2009, Oasis-fronted by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher-has embarked on a sold-out global reunion tour. Noel Gallagher initially stated he simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer
, a sentiment that fueled years of public discord. Despite a history of ongoing feuds, the band’s return has been met with overwhelming fan enthusiasm.
“He’s Smashing It”: Noel’s Unexpected Praise
In a recent interview with TalkSport’s Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent, Noel gallagher offered a surprisingly warm assessment of his brother Liam’s performance during the tour. He admitted to being “completely blown away” and expressed genuine pride, stating, “Liam’s smashing it.I’m proud of him.” Gallagher acknowledged Liam’s unique stage presence, noting, “I couldn’t do the stadium thing like he does it, it’s not in my nature. But I’ve got to say, I kind of look and I think, ‘Good for you mate.’ He’s been amazing.”
The reunion isn’t just about the brothers; Gallagher also highlighted the joy of playing alongside Paul Arthurs, known as bonehead, once again. “It’s great just to be back with Bonehead and Liam and just be doing it again,” he said. He anticipates a period of reflection once the tour concludes,adding,”I forgot how funny he was.”
Overwhelmed by the Fan Response
The initial Cardiff show proved especially impactful. Gallagher confessed to underestimating the emotional weight of the reunion, admitting, “I can’t speak for anyone else, but for me personally, I grossly underestimated what I was getting into. It was kind of after about five minutes, I was like, all right, can I just go back to the dressing room and start this again?” The eager embrace between the brothers at the end of the Cardiff performance was met with whistles and applause, signaling a powerful moment for fans.
Gallagher also described a physical reaction to the energy of the crowds, confessing his “legs had turned to jelly after about halfway through the second song.” He described the nightly energy as something special,stating,”Every night is the crowd’s first night… but it’s been truly amazing. I’m not usually short for words, but I can’t really articulate it.” Fans echoed this sentiment,with many describing the shows as a once-in-a-lifetime experience,as detailed in recent reports.
