Noel Gallagher reveals his favourite thing about being back in Oasis with Liam
Noel, 58, and younger brother Liam, 52, hadn't performed together since their 2009 split, meaning the world was, quite literally, sent into a frenzy last August when they confirmed the guns had 'fallen silent'.
After a lengthy wait, the siblings kicked off their string of sold-out reunion shows at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, with Noel Gallagher reduced to 'tears' by the iconic moment.
They have since performed in Manchester before making their way to the capital, stunning fans with a touching tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at one of their Wembley shows.
The band wrapped up the opening UK and Ireland leg of their comeback tour with a third sold-out night at Dublin's Croke Park on Sunday (August 17), before they head across the Atlantic for nine shows across the US, Canada and Mexico.
Now, speaking on Talksport, Noel opened up about how much he's enjoying the experience so far.
'It's great just to be back with Bonehead and Liam, and just be doing it again,' he said.
'I guess when it's all set and done, I'll sit and reflect on it, but it's great being back in a band with Liam. I'd forgotten how funny he was.'
Noel went on to praise his younger brother's vocals, joking at first that they were the work of 'AI' before clarifying: 'Liam's smashing it, I'm proud of him. Having been fronting a band for 16 years, I know how hard that is. I couldn't do the stadium thing like he does it, it's not in my nature, but I've got to say, good for you, mate. It's been amazing.'
The guitarist also admitted he's been surprised by the reaction from fans. 'Yeah, completely blown away. Everyone is. It's difficult to put it into words actually. Every night is the crowd's first night, do you know what I mean? So every night's got that same energy to it. But it's been truly amazing. I'm not usually short for words, but I can't really articulate it.'
Recalling his nerves before Oasis' first reunion show in Cardiff last month, Noel revealed he wasn't prepared for the sheer scale of the show, joking that he wanted to go back to the dressing room after five minutes and that his 'legs turned to jelly.' More Trending
Looking ahead, he singled out the Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires as one of the shows he's most excited about. 'The Argentinians are without doubt in the top five places for us to play in the world,' he said.
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The reunion has been years in the making. Since Oasis' split, Liam and Noel often dismissed the idea of getting back together, but rumours began to swirl in 2024 that relations had thawed. Their official comeback was confirmed that August, with tickets for the tour selling out instantly.
One particularly emotional moment of the Dublin run saw the Gallagher brothers dedicate Stand By Me to their mother Peggy, who was in attendance.
Oasis now move on to North America, where demand for their first shows in 16 years is just as intense as it has been in the UK.
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