Liam Gallagher seemingly confirms Oasis reunion tour ISN'T final time they'll perform together
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LIAM Gallagher has appeared to confirm that Oasis will continue as an active band beyond their scheduled reunion tour.
Fans are counting down the days until the Gallagher brothers reunite at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, for their first show in 16 years.
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Liam Gallagher has given Oasis fans hope the band are together for the long run
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Brothers Liam and Noel made up after a 15 year fallout
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So far there's 19 UK and Ireland shows in the calendar, before the boys head over to North America, Asia, Australia and South America where they'll wrap things up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on November 23.
But there could be plenty more to come now that the siblings' turbulent relationship has steadied.
When a fan tweeted, "is there anything better than oasis getting back together?" Liam responded, "Yeah staying together".
The party-loving 90s hellraisers have changed massively since their Britpop pomp and are no longer as volatile.
Now in their 50s, the Gallaghers have swapped booze for brews as they rehearse for their stadium shows.
And it's standing them in good stead with the brothers and bandmates Bonehead, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Joey Waronker all sounding on top form as they blew the cobwebs off Cigarettes and Alcohol in a secret London location.
In one of his regular exchanges with fans online, Liam said Guinness isn't fuelling the practice sessions, writing: 'We're professionals.
"No time for drinking.'
A source close to the Gallaghers told us: 'Liam drinks tea to help warm up his vocal chords.
'He feels really fresh and they're excited to get going.
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"Rehearsals have been electric and they're perfectly in sync.'
Liam said previously that he never drinks before a gig, or the night before.
He said: 'The voice don't handle that any more.'
Noel, 58, said last year he wanted a break from drinking and was 'going to try and get off the booze'.
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Liam has swapped booze for cups of tea
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