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- Daily Mirror
Noel Gallagher admits how Oasis star who quit really feels about missing tour
In August 1994, Oasis released their debut album Definitely Maybe, which catapulted them to superstardom. But for the original lineup, this was short-lived, with drummer Tony Carroll quitting in 1995, before Bonehead and Paul 'Guigsy' McGuigan stepping away in 1999
Noel Gallagher says Paul 'Guigsy' McGuigan was 'relieved' to leave Oasis and is unlikely to be jealous of the Oasis Live 25 shows.
Guigsy and drummer Tony McCarroll will be the two original band members missing from the tour when it kicks off next month. Guigsy was photographed last year living in London but in a new book Noel lays bare Guigsy's feelings towards the end of his time in Oasis.
Speaking to journalist John Robb, Noel said: 'Success hit Guigsy the hardest. He was not ready for it at all. When we started we were on the same level musically but when I got at the turbocharger and I was writing all the songs and when they were orchestral things the rest of them thought 'Where am I going to fit in with all this orchestral sh*t and I don't blame them for that.'
Noel adds he thought it was 'a relief for Guigsy to be away from all that'.
He said: 'Guigsy would be constantly stoned and he would not says a word for two days or be very nervous doing gigs. It was a relief for him when he decided to call it a day. Not that I have ever spoken to him about it but I knew he was going to be alright sitting in the garden, watching cricket and smoking weed without having me and Liam arguing. I guess it was a relief for Guigsy to be away from all that!'
Bonehead would also leave the band at the same time in August 1999, but has returned for the 2025 reunion.
Drummer McCarroll has not been invited to play live, having been effectively forced out of the band after the first album Definitely Maybe. But he is on friendly terms again with Liam and attended one of his solo shows last year.
On X he tweeted he would love to come on and play Supersonic at Heaton Park if he was invited.
The Oasis Live 25 shows kick off in Cardiff next month before heading to Heaton Park for several weekends. They'll also play Wembley before heading off on a World tour.
