Noel heads into the studio

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Former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher is set to head into the studio shortly to begin working on new material with a friend.

After fifteen years in the whirlwind of Oasis, you could forgive Noel Gallagher for wanting to take a breather. The band's untimely split back in 2009 has been followed by a period of silence from the songwriter.

An appearance on Talksport with Russell Brand was followed by two shows at the Royal Albert Hall. Taking part in the Teenage Cancer Trust series, Noel Gallagher refused to play new material at what are his only live engagements of 2010.

Working slowly on his solo album, Noel Gallagher recently revealed that he is planning to enter a recording studio "this week". However it won't be for his own material, with the singer set to play drums for a friend.

Refusing to name who the mystery collaborator is, the guitarist insisted that the public would know who he is. Continuing, Noel Gallagher said that he is someone he has "thrown up" with in the past.

Noel Gallagher is an experienced drummer, and played with Proud Mary before. For the bulk of the early Oasis material the singer wrote out the drum parts then handed them to original drummer Tony McCarroll.

Elsewhere, Noel Gallagher told Talksport that he is set to take part in Russell Brand's stag do. The comedian is getting married this winter to Katy Perry, with close friends organising a no doubt debauched bash in his honour.

Tabloid rumour had suggested that the guitarist was set to be the comedian's best man, but Noel Gallagher ruled this out.

Meanwhile, Liam Gallagher has opened a Pretty Green 'pop up shop' in Carnaby Street. A new move for the fashion venture, it comes as his new group Beady Eye put down new material.

Beady Eye are set to release their debut album later this year.

Noel spends for Slane Castle

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Noel Gallagher has paid a reported 25 million Euro for Slane Castle in Ireland's County Meath.

Set in the middle of a 1,500 acre estate surrounded by stunningly beautiful valleys and woodlands on the banks of the River Boyne, Slane Castle lies only 30 minutes from Dublin Airport or a mere 10 minutes by private helicopter.

Slane Castle is one of the worlds most famous live music venues and has, over the past 25 years played host to some of the biggest names in rock and pop, from Queen to Gallagher's Oasis, the Rolling stones, Madonna, Robbie Williams, Bruce Springsteen, and of course U2.

Noel Gallagher has relatives in the area and has dreamt about buying a fairytale castle ever since he was a boy watching Saturday morning reruns of Ivanhoe in wet and windy Manchester.

"I like castles, I've always liked castles, I even liked Roy Castle on record breakers and now I've got one of me own I'm going to make full use of it.

"I'll be keeping the Slane concerts going because it's a geat place to perform, every year it'll be me, Paul Weller, Morrisey and me Uncle Jimmy as support acts and probably The Rolling stones or the Who as the main gig.

"Robbie Williams can f*** right off, Slane is closed to the likes of him and Take that, Madonna too, who wants to pay a hundred quid to see their granny lapdancing in a leopard skin leotard miming to a backing track?

"This place has it's own nightclub too which should come in handy, I'm not sure if it has a dungeon though, I'll have to check that and maybe get one built. I can invite Phil Collins and Westlife and Kylie and that knobhead Ronan Cheating over for the house warming party and lock the bastards up in it never to be seen again. That should earn me a place in the rock and roll hall of fame or at least an award for services to music or summat.

"If our Liam ever visits I'll pour oil on him from the top of the main gate, I'll have to keep a big pot of it on the boil at all times, it'll cost a few bob in gas bottles but it'd be worth it just to see him dance around the place like Bez on a bad day instead of his usual monkey boy walk like he's just crapped his pants.

"I'm not bitter... But I can be twisted"

This Week's NME

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Rock's Messiest Bust Ups

Musical Differences’ abound in this week’s issue as we look at the messiest bust-ups in rock history. Check out the amazing stories of the drug meltdowns, punch-ups, and mutual loathing which has torn bands like The Smiths, Guns n Roses and... oh yes... Oasis.

It’s been exactly a year since Oasis burst apart in Paris, and we take a look at their warring history how the music world’s changed since their split, and what’s next for Liam and Noel.

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Tea for Two, Liam?

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Liam Gallagher stomps out of restaurant after not being served bacon butties

He's not short of a bob or two but Liam Gallagher still acts like a "tight-a***" in a restaurant... with the emphasis on a***.

The Mancunian wide boy, 37, visited one of Simon Cowell's favourite haunts, The Colony in Marylebone, with some scruffy mates.

They didn't fancy anything on the menu and said they wanted builder's tea and bacon butties. The barman said they had Silver Needle Tea but no butties.

An onlooker said: "Liam said it was 'f***ing expensive' and stomped out. What a tight-a***."

Liam, who later rocked and rolled at Madame Jojo's for the Jim Jones Revue, then went to the greasy spoon opposite and stuck up two fingers.

Is that how many pence you've got on you, Liam?

Ricky Gervais inspired by Liam

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Funnyman Ricky Gervais has praised rockers Richard Ashcroft and Liam Gallagher for giving him inspiration for one of his films.

During a Q&A at the Soho Hotel in London for the DVD release of Cemetery Junction, directors Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant admitted Liam, 37, and Richard, 38, were the inspirations behind the comedy-drama.

Gervais, 49, found that actors fell into two categories, half that play society types and half that play violent wife-beating roles.
But the Extras star worked with Stephen to make their characters different and more like rock stars.

He said: 'We didn't want it to be one those really gritty 'isn't England a bit depressing and crap and normal' films.

'We wanted it to be a bit more glorious and evoke those possibly false memories of every day being sunny and brilliant and fun, that's how I remember my childhood.'

Ricky added: 'We cast about a thousand people to try and find these Jimmy Deans and John Travoltas - half of them will be Mr Darcy one day, and the other half will be going, 'You f****** slags.'

'So we had to look to our rock stars like Richard Ashcroft and Liam Gallagher, that's where we rule the world.'

Stephen added: 'This country's always been very good at making rock stars, and rock stars are unashamedly cool but somehow British films are less like that, it's like we're a little bit more embarrassed to be like that.

'We need to be self-conscious and make things seem gloomier and grittier but that wasn't my experience of growing up, everything seemed very cool to me.'

Beady Eye at Jim Jones gig

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Swan-diving into rock 'n' roll's primordial ooze, the Jim Jones Revue previewed their new album, 'Burning Your House Down,' with a combustible set that recalled the holler of Little Richard and the electric energy of the MC5 at intimate London club Madame Jojo's on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 2.

The audience at the packed-out venue included band producer and Grinderman drummer Jim Sclavunos as well as former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher and his Beady Eye guitarists Gem Archer and Andy Bell.

Displaying a ferocity and near gospel passion that's in all too short supply these days, the Jim Jones Revue are poised to break through to a wider audience as one rock 'n' roll salvo after another was fired with nary a thought for personal safety. While current single 'High Horse' gained the biggest cheers -- its presence on radio increasing on a daily basis -- it's the likes of 'Big Len,' 'Elemental' and 'Killing Spree' that delight long-time observers.

The Jim Jones Revue sweat profusely and heartily. Refusing to stand still, Jones and band -- guitarist Rupert Orton, bassist Gavin Jay, keyboardist Elliot Mortimer and drummer Nick Jones -- wring every drop of energy from their own energy reserves and three-chord ramalama. Like it or not, they're here to save your soul.

Liam at Jim Jones album launch

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The Mancunian wide boy, 37, visited one of Simon Cowell's favourite haunts, The Colony in Marylebone, with some scruffy mates.

They didn't fancy anything on the menu and said they wanted builder's tea and bacon butties. The barman said they had Silver Needle Tea but no butties.

An onlooker said: "Liam said it was 'f***ing expensive' and stomped out. ........"

Liam, who later rocked and rolled at Madame Jojo's for the Jim Jones Revue, then went to the greasy spoon opposite and stuck up two fingers.

Is that how many pence you've got on you, Liam?

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Taylor Wants Oasis To Reform

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Taylor Momsen was sad to learn that one of her favorite bands Oasis had split.

The British rock group went their separate ways in 2008, and now the Gossip Girl actress wishes that Noel and Liam Gallagher would reform the band.

"I am just their biggest fan and I want to support them one day on tour, so I hope they come back," said Make Me Wanna Die singer Taylor to Metro.

Momsen showed just how much she loves Oasis by performing several acoustic versions of their hit songs at last weekend's V Festival, with her band The Pretty Reckless.

"They are the best," Taylor said of British fans. "[They] just get it and know all the words."

The Pretty Reckless release their debut album Light Me Up next week.

Kasabian & Noel: Gatecrashers?

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Kasabian wrapped up their 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum' tour by gatecrashing two wedding parties with Noel Gallagher on Sunday night (August 22). Following their headline performance at V Festival in Chelmsford, the band invited 300 guests to Down Hall Country House Hotel and, upon arriving, discovered that the posh establishment was also hosting two wedding receptions. As the party got into full flow, the band, flanked by Gallagher and former Oasis drummer Zak Starkey, decided to crash the two receptions. Eventually the three dos merged into one, with Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno DJing (The Sun).

Richard Ashcroft on Beady Eye

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Richard Ashcroft doesn't believe Liam Gallagher's new band Beady Eye will come close to recreating the success his former outfit Oasis enjoyed, despite Gallagher's claims to the contrary.

Speaking to XFM the former Verve man said, "I'm really excited about Liam's stuff, and Noel [Gallagher]'s stuff too. They're both going to be great. Whether timing-wise, or culturally, anything is going to be as big as Oasis? I don't think so. I don't think anyone will."

Ashcroft explained his reasoning, "Because of the nature of Oasis when they arrived, there was a big vacuum, everyone was scared of rock 'n' roll. And Noel did it. Noel showed the way for a lot of people that there's still some great songs to be written."

The singer's remarks come on the back of Liam's claims that Beady Eye will be "bigger than Oasis," as previously reported by Spinner.

Although Ashcroft disagrees with his fellow frontman, he believes Gallagher's hyping of his new band is just part of who he is, and explained, "We all talk a little bit like that because we're all imbued with the sporting/boxing promoter way of doing interviews. That's the way we were brought up."

Noel & Liam watch The Coral

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The Coral showcased their new album 'Butterfly House' at London's O2 Shepherds Bush Empire last night (July 14) - and were watched by two leading lights of the Manchester music scene.
In fact both a Noel and Liam were in the audience, but not the ones fans might have immediately thought of.

Former Oasis leader Noel Gallagher was in the crowd for the gig, fresh from returning from watching the World Cup final in South Africa, while The Courteeners frontman Liam Fray was also in town for the show.

However, there was a mini-Oasis reunion of sorts - Gem Archer showing up with Gallagher to watch the show.

The Coral showcased a host of tracks from 'Butterfly House', which was released on Monday (July 12).

Beady Eye material is heavier

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Grant Nicholas from Feeder says he was in the studio next door to Liam Gallagher last week and described the Manc's new material as much heavier and rockier than Oasis.

He said he's mates with both Liam and Noel and reckons they'll get back together in five years.

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Wonderwall Fan-Zine #35

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Italian fan site Wonderwall.it has published Issue 35 of the only worldwide printed fanzine devoted to Oasis and Gallagher brothers.

Wonderwall issue 35 includes an exclusive interview with Paul Gallagher. This Italian language magazine is a collector item available worldwide at wonderwall.it

Here's an online preview, for purchase visit wonderwall.it

Noel & Modfather in W. London

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Starbucks may be the most ubiquitous coffee chain on the high street.

But for these two icons of popular music, a greasy spoon is more than adequate for catching up on each others news.

Oasis star Noel Gallagher, 43, enjoyed a brew with Paul Weller aka The Modfather, 52, at a cafe in West London.

Chilling: Two of the music world's most famous artists, enjoyed a quiet cuppa at a greasy spoon in West London today

Looking like an ordinary pair of middle-aged men, albeit with a penchant for youthful clothes, the pair were seen deep in conversation outside the neighbourhood cafe.

No fancy lattes or double macchiatos for these two, just a couple of cuppas, as they enjoyed a friendly chat.

The millionaire musicians sat outside at the pavement side tables in front of the cafe's windows which were plastered with signs advertising the cafe staple 'All Day Breakfast' at the bargain price of just £4.95.

Weller, amazingly, has managed to stay friends with both Gallagher brothers, despite Noel and Liam's well-publicised fall-out last year which resulted in him leaving the band.

Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller enjoy a cuppa at a cafe in west London

Music icons: Noel and Weller have known each other for 12 years... and the Modfather is also friendly with Noel's estranged brother Liam

Weller has enjoyed a 12-year friendship with the father of two. He is also expecting a third child, his second with wife Sara McDonald.

And he has recently signed on to design clothing for Liam's fashion label Pretty Green.

Noel has said of the former Jam frontman: 'I guess Weller’s my oldest friend... I’ve known him for about 12 years”, said the guitarist.

'There’s an unwritten law that I never go out with Paul Weller, he’s a nightmare.

'He’s hardcore – if you go out with him, if you come home at all, there’s bumps and bruises. There’s been scuffles in the street and you’ve probably fallen out with him.'

Last year Noel quit Oasis after a fight with his brother and lead vocalist of Oasis, Liam Gallagher.

He posted a statement on the band's website that read: 'It's with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight.

'People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.'

The remaining members of Oasis have formed a band together called Beady Eye.

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Liam Meets Denmark's princess

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Class and elegance are not two words we would usually associate with Liam Gallagher, but earlier today the former Oasis frontman had to muster up as much of those two traits as possible (if indeed that even is possible) when he met Crown Princess Mary of Denmark at the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair where he was promoting his clothing label Pretty Green.

Considering Liam tends to swear pretty much every other word, we’re almost certain he must’ve said something vile/crude/offensive/derogatory to Crown Princess Mary at least once during the course of their conversation.

But if he did, Mary certainly didn’t let the surprise show in her face – cos she’s a true pro and that’s what royals do - or so we hear.

P.s. Why are our royals so fug in comparison to the Danes’?

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