Johann H
Hold onto your hats—Oasis might finally be reuniting! The legendary British band, best known for anthems like “Wonderwall,” could see brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher sharing the stage again after years of infamous feuds. With cryptic posts hinting at a 2025 comeback, now’s the perfect time to revisit some sibling spats that made these rock icons as notorious as they are beloved.
The NME Interview That Escalated Quickly (1994)
Already on edge, the Gallaghers saw their tensions surge to new heights during a 1994 interview with NME. What started as a simple chat quickly became a heated argument, with both brothers hurling insults at each other. This interview set the stage for a long history of public bickering that fans couldn’t ignore.
L.A. Concert Gone Wild (1994)
Not long after the NME interview, things took a turn for the worse during a concert in Los Angeles. In true Gallagher fashion, Liam changed the lyrics of “Live Forever” to rile up Noel. He didn’t stop there—he insulted the crowd and, for good measure, hit Noel with a tambourine. Noel walked out but soon returned, which set a pattern they’d repeat for years.
A Cricket Bat to the Head (1995)
In 1995, the recording studio for “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?” became the next battleground. Liam invited a group of random people to the session, which didn’t sit well with Noel. Frustrated, Noel hit Liam over the head with a cricket bat. Despite the drama, the brothers made up because, in the world of Oasis, that’s just another day of hitting your sibling on the head.
MTV Unplugged… or Not? (1996)
The drama didn’t stay in the studio. During the 1996 MTV Unplugged show, Liam withdrew from the performance at the last moment, claiming he had a sore throat. Instead of staying behind the scenes, he heckled Noel from the balcony, sipping champagne. When Liam tried to join for an encore, Noel didn’t have it, so he told him to stay put.
Celebrity Deathmatch Gets Real (1998)
MTV’s “Celebrity Deathmatch” immortalized the Gallagher feud in a fictionalized brawl as if their real-life spats weren’t enough. Noel ripped off Liam’s unibrow in the animated showdown and slapped him, taking their rivalry to unprecedented heights. Sure, it was all good fun, but still a little too close to reality for the famously feuding brothers.
Barcelona Bar Brawl (2000)
Just when you thought things might calm down, Barcelona 2000 proved otherwise. During some downtime on tour, the Gallaghers hit the bars, and the drinks started flowing. Liam, never one to hold back, questioned Noel’s personal life, which led to a physical altercation. Noel stormed off but eventually returned because, of course, he did. Brotherly love at its finest.
Japan Diva Moment and Munich Madness (2002)
In 2002, Liam had a dramatic exit during a gig in Japan, storming off stage and leaving Noel to handle the aftermath. Later that year, things intensified further when Liam got into a brawl in Munich, resulting in him losing a few teeth. Despite the chaos, Noel’s primary concern remained whether the show could continue representing the band’s “rock ‘n’ roll” spirit.
The Mind Games Interview (2005)
By 2005, the verbal jabs between the Gallagher brothers reached new heights. Their exchanges became increasingly sharp, with Noel claiming he had mastered the art of getting under Liam’s skin, making their already tense relationship even more volatile. As their rivalry surged, fans watched closely, wondering when it might finally boil over.
The Supersonic Showdown (2009)
Tensions had escalated to a breaking point when Noel openly expressed his frustrations, describing Liam as challenging to work with. The final straw came later that year in Paris when Liam swung a guitar at Noel angrily. That was it—Noel quit Oasis for good, leaving their followers wondering if the siblings would ever reconcile.
The Lawsuit Drama (2009)
Not one to let things slide easily, Liam took legal action against Noel later in 2009, suing him for libel over claims related to a missed performance. The lawsuit was dropped after Noel apologized, but the tension remained. Even without the band, the Gallagher brothers kept their feud alive, much to the fascination of their fans.
The BRIT Awards Snub (2010)
At the BRIT Awards the following year, Liam accepted an award for “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?”—but notably didn’t mention Noel. In any other band, this would be shocking, but for Oasis, you had to see it coming. This subtle dig kept the fight smoldering, showing that even awards couldn’t mend their rift.
The High Flying Feud (2011)
When Noel launched his solo project, High Flying Birds, Liam took no time jabbing at his brother’s new venture. The dispute had moved beyond the confines of Oasis, but the brothers’ needling of each other remained as sharp as ever. Their ongoing dispute had taken on a life of its own, probably for the worse.
The Potato Incident (2016)
The situation took a bizarre turn in 2016 when Liam tweeted a photo of Noel with the word “POTATO” superimposed. Noel was as confused as everyone else, but the tweet became another iconic moment in their long-running feud. Even years later, the Gallaghers still knew how to keep people on their toes, or rather their brothers.
The Truce That Wasn’t (2017)
Liam announced a truce with Noel just before Christmas 2017 in a rare instance of goodwill. But it didn’t last long—by January, Liam had taken back his words, upset over some of Noel’s recent comments. As always, peace between the Gallagher brothers was short-lived. One wondered, then, if they’d ever truly call it quits on their legendary face-off.
The Tofu Tweet and Beyond (2020-2021)
In 2020, Liam mocked Noel on social media after Noel released an Oasis demo without Liam’s vocals, calling him “Tofu boy.” In 2021, Noel fired back, dismissing Liam’s music as unsophisticated. Their feud persisted, with each brother finding new ways to poke fun at the other, proving that some things never change, or have they?
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