Liam Gallagher admits huge regret over Oasis split ahead of reunion tour
The Oasis singer, 52, said his time away from the legendary Britpop band has been 'a waste of our precious time' as Oasis prepare to play reunion dates.
Liam Gallagher has described the Oasis split as 'wasted years'. The singer, 52, said his time away from the legendary Britpop band has been 'a waste of our precious time' as Oasis prepare to play reunion dates.
The iconic Manchester band are set to reunite in July for their first tour in 16 years, dubbed Oasis Live '25, after finally burying the hatchet last year.
Their UK and European dates include three sell-out Oasis shows at Edinburgh's Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium.
Liam revealed his belief that it is a shame the band broke up because he feuded with his brother Noel, 58, and hailed their latest round practice sessions as 'spiritual'.
A user on X formerly Twitter, had asked the singer: 'How does it feel singing songs with ur brother again? Like old times?'
Liam replied: 'You know what it's spiritual but I can't help think about all those wasted years, what a waste of PRECIOUS time.'
Another fan asked how Liam felt about being back in the spotlight. "All eyes on you and Oasis again — pressure or just another regular week?" they wrote, to which Liam replied: 'I wouldn't do it if there was pressure I'm not that kind of soul."
Oasis split following a backstage disagreement between the Gallagher brothers at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris in 2009.
A new book titled Live Forever by John Robb has detailed just how bitter the bands split was at the time.
One witness said: 'Liam was goading Noel constantly and then the two snapped.'
Another witness remembered: 'There were proper punches and Liam smashed up one of Noel's guitars. Liam was like a man possessed. He was swearing constantly and really angry. Medical staff were called along with security. Noel got out as quickly as he could. This was a truly vicious fight - quite horrible.'
In his statement confirming he had quit the band at the time, Noel wrote: 'The level of verbal and violent intimidation towards me, my family, friends and comrades has become intolerable.'
The duo have now made up and it is believed that Liam made the first move to patch things up with his brother.
On X last year, Liam replied to a fan last year, saying: 'I called him but don't tell anyone as I do t wont folk thinking I'm a soft lad and stuffs keep it between me n you cheers x.'
The band, which formed in Manchester in 1991, included the Gallagher brothers, Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll.
They were discovered playing at the bottom of the bill at Glasgow's King Tut's in 1993 by Alan McGee who signed them to his Creations Records label.
Oasis became best known for songs such as Wonderwall, Stop Crying Your Heart Out, Champagne Supernova and Don't Look Back in Anger.
On August 27, last year, the band announced they had reformed. . A tour was announced, with tickets selling out within minutes.
Oasis tour dates in full
JULY 2025
4th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium
5th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium
11th - Manchester, Heaton Park
12th - Manchester, Heaton Park
16th - Manchester, Heaton Park
19th - Manchester, Heaton Park
20th - Manchester, Heaton Park
25th - London, Wembley Stadium
26th - London, Wembley Stadium
30th - London, Wembley Stadium
AUGUST 2025
2nd - London, Wembley Stadium
3rd - London, Wembley Stadium
8th - Edinburgh, Murrayfield
9th - Edinburgh, Murrayfield
12th - Edinburgh, Murrayfield
16th - Dublin, Croke Park
17th - Dublin, Croke Park
SEPTEMBER 2025
27th - London, Wembley Stadium
28th - London, Wembley Stadium
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