its for the first time - the 1994 tour (which led to writing 'Talk Tonight'), Morning Glory sessions, 1996 US tour, 200 Europena tour etc etc.

On Digital spy he is described as - "the 'Falling Down' group's founding member" - suggesting Van Morrison writes for the site.

He'd prob do alright solo thou, a lot better than Liam would cope

Noel falls out with Liam, Liam falls out with Noel repeat ad infinitum.

Thank fuck.
The end of the shouty boys.

At last - I want to know who the fuck has been buying tickets and albums all this time. First album great, second album okay and then .... .... .... They have been hanging on way too long. I will sleep soundly tonight.

and great songwriter. Do better fuckers.

Will you?

well.

Liam could always apply to be backing vocals for Blur! Looks like Blur finally blew Oasis away.

for the first time since VE day, and last Sunday.

yep another row, which is part of the chemistry of this fine band. but like Bargepole I dont write them off just yet. This latest row will attract plenty of tabloid coverage and get the rock commentariat writing all sorts of eulogies. can't wait for the reunion tour in a few years time.

even if Oasis cant really cut it in the studio any more they can still deliver a live show when they put their minds to it, as I witnessed at Wembley last month.

Tony McCarroll`s Classical Gas are still going strong:

If this is the end of Oasis and you need some gainful employment, please get on the blower to messrs Gardener, Queralt and Colbert and organise a Ride reunion. You know it makes sense. Thanks.

Oasis tribute bands rubbing their hands with glee

oral history of Burnage set to zither music project. Or something.

... who's life was changed by the arrival of Oasis at the most psychologically transient period of one's life, for reasons that I don't need to go into here, it is a great great shame. Of course, they weren't the band they were back in the heady days of 1994, where they shot into the stratosphere like a blazing, five-headed Mancunian bahamut. But they still meant something, 5 days ago as much as when I first heard 'Acquiesce'. They still mean something because I am a fan, as much as many members of the Massive are fans of Steely Dan, the Beatles and Broooooooce.

The Beatles. To be honest I never really got that comparison and feel that to use it as a weapon against their musical credibility is a little lazy. I personally believe it was borne out of PR spin, simply because Noel liked the Beatles, Liam looked a bit like mid-70s John Lennon and they covered 'I Am The Walrus'. It was a good selling point to the curious but not yet converted and created a strong brand identity. It was easy. For me though, they'll always be closer to the Who - a bullish, aggressive, wall-of-noise juggernaut, as much about attitude as tunes.

Attitude. Everything is nothing without context. This applies especially to the arts. It is about personal interpretation, and every chord change or snare beat conjures up a picture or a feeling unique to you when played by the band you love the most. Oasis' attitude was one of the things that drew me to them, and every time I listen to Definitely Maybe, What's The Story... or even Be Here Now, sound turns to image turns to memory and I once again, in my mind's eye, become a tiny 13-year old suddenly realising he could and he had to stand up for himself. By proxy, Oasis saved me many batterings, they fought back and so did I. I grew up with them. I grew to love them. When they made poor albums, I acknowledged that they were poor, but I still loved them. True fandom is as noble a love as a long-standing friendship, and that's how I feel about Oasis. I feel loyal. I'm sad that they're gone, but glad that they've FINALLY given themselves a chance to redeem their short-lived, but so bright, legacy.

So, in summary... if it is long-standing, R.I.P Oasis, you brought me into this world and taught me many things about it. When you were strong, I worshipped you. You've been ill for some years now but I always loved you. I'm glad you're at peace and with the bands you love. Sleep well, great beast.

that some on this site even think their first album was good. Fucking beats me how anyone can reach that conclusion. Awful band and good riddance to them.

The media coverage this has got considering a) they do it every couple of years and b)the number of people who could name three out of their last five albums.

on the thingee of Wotsit?

Was one called 'Will This Do?'?

Noel said: "I feel you have the right to know that the level of verbal and violent intimidation towards me, my family, friends and comrades has become intolerable.
"And the lack of support and understanding from my management and bandmates has left me with no other option than to get me cape and seek pastures new."

Noel said: "I feel you have the right to know that the level of verbal and violent intimidation towards me, my family, friends and comrades has become intolerable.
"And the lack of support and understanding from my management and bandmates has left me with no other option than to get me cape and seek pastures new."

All dried up.

By Pete Paphides from today's Times.

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/...

I'm still struggling with the notion of Liam being buddies with Holly Willoughby.