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Liam Gallagher calls Radiohead fans 'boring and ugly'

The Oasis star also reveals he's taken up jogging

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has lashed out at fans of Radiohead and Coldplay, calling them "boring and ugly".

The star, whose band release their new album 'Dig Out Your Soul' on October 6, also revealed he's laying off the hard stuff and taken up jogging as the band gear up for their return after a near three-year absence.

He told The Times: "I've mellowed, but not in the sense of liking Radiohead or Coldplay. I don't hate them. I don't wish they had accidents. I think their fans are boring and ugly and they don't look like they're having a good time."

The star added he doesn't like any contemporary bands. He admitted: "Not interested. I play The Beatles, The (Rolling) Stones, The Kinks, Neil Young, the (Sex) Pistols. Maybe a bit of The (Stone) Roses. Don't like modern bands. Topman music, innit?"

Gallagher also said that he was cutting out the partying and concentrating on his fitness ahead of the band's return.

He said: "Last week me voice was a bag o'shite, I had to have a word with meself. I want this to be a success, I want this to be great, I thought 'I'm going to have to tone it down a bit'. Load of big fat lines, load of cigarettes, staying up late talking the same shit you talked the night before and the night before that, that's not good for it (his voice). When it's good, no one can touch me, And when it's bad, it's a bit better than Pete Doherty's."

"It's not a big deal. I've got willpower. I'm a good drinker, but it's dominoes, isn't it? Get pissed, smoke, do the other.."



 

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time_for_something_biblical 

Aug 11, 2008

I got a few choice words I'd like call him. Stupid monkey-brained ass-wipe!Hah. I think he's realising that Oasis are slowly dithering to a prolonged end.

LLJB2 

Aug 11, 2008

hes such a tit

airbag17 

Aug 11, 2008

news for you liam.seen oasis four times,seen radiohead four times.ur band dont have a lookin when it comes to cutting it on the big stage,as for ur voice,when u can cut it like thom,then get back to me.you could'nt it cut it when it comes to vocals or talent.give it up mate .the quicker you and your bro stop slaggin other bands of the better.cause like you said its boring ,have respect.as for the pistols,one album,the bollocks magic but that it.as for coldplay,each to their own

steuph1976 

Aug 11, 2008

Liam is poetry.

missbiggles 

Aug 11, 2008

nice to see he's grown up.twat.

bearblue 

Aug 11, 2008

Bit of a statement from a person whose 'fans' consist exclusively of drunken inbred chavs

the_pioneer 

Aug 11, 2008

maybe liam gallagher should go and see radiohead, i was having a fucking great time watching them on their last tour, compared to the last time i saw oasis who were boring as shit.

a_grylls 

Aug 11, 2008

Surely this headline should have read some along the line of... "Oasis Man tried feeble attempt to gain intrest in his failing band". Dear god when these people speak tey make themselves seem totally moronic, Liam or Noel. Fair enough Coldplay and Radiohead fans may be boring and ugly but at least they arent being fed the same utter tripe they where from a band who have done nothing but repeat themselves for the past 15 years. Im by no mean a Coldplay fan, but at least they dont have to resort to stuff like this to get heard. Just another lame attempt to get in the papers by making an utter ass of himself.... such as John Lydon. Give it up people...

Gogol Head 

Aug 11, 2008

''I think their fans are boring and ugly and they don't look like they're having a good time."He obviously didn't see them at the Manchester LCCC concert (The fans and radiohead)Everybody was singing, having a good time and DEFINETLEY NOT being bored.He's implying that you have to be 'old' to like Radiohead, well I'm at the ripe old age of 18 and like them.ps Oasis are sh"@!

anna_alana 

Aug 11, 2008

Liam Gallagher calling others boring and ugly? Oasis have been boring and irrelevant for years, and Liam's face looks like it was scraped off the floor and re-arranged after having one of those big fat lines he so loves talking about...I think it's really funny that he has to distance himself from bands like Coldplay because he still wants to be seen as current and exciting, when we all know that Oasis and Coldplay albums are bought by the same people who wouldn't know fresh music if it hit them on the nose. Why oh why are Oasis on the front cover at least once a month it seems, when you could be featuring so many other bands (and not causing me eye trauma) and artists who aren't Oasis influenced/male/big hair and skinny jeans/lad rock. Sick to death of it. NEW musical express?...not any more.

tom00 

Aug 11, 2008

apposed to oasis fans who all look the same, think the same and listen to the same average music i feel sorry for him.... i thought he was arrogant but now i see hes just deluded

cancelmysubscription 

Aug 11, 2008

hahahaha good lad

binstig 

Aug 11, 2008

Hahaha. Don't look like we're having a good time? Seeing Radiohead at Victoria Park was one of the best and most enjoyable days of my life. People of all ages dancing, singing and having a wonderful time. Whereas an Oasis concert just consists of a stadium sized crowd singing along to pretty the same set list they've kept for 10 years. Grow up Liam, you're starting to look as much as a mug as your brother.

Barcroft 

Aug 11, 2008

Classic comments from a Noel brother.You don't hear of members of Kings of Leon or other good bands criticising different music in a desperate bid to generate some publicity. That is because they ahve allready released more than two top quality albums, meaning they ahve released more than Oasis.I think Liam is out of touch with people and he's desperaste to try and keep his hard man image after his Glasto comments backfired.I'm not a massive fan of Coldplay and Radiohead either to be honest, but Liam is just being a hypocrite. How many times do you hear articles where Liam has praised new bands (I seem to recall him saying he liked The Gossip and I'm sure I read once that he said to Ricky Wilson 'that I Predict A Riot is a tune').Try putting out another top quality album, Liam, and maybe then you can start to have your say. Music speaks louder than words.

amylaceous 

Aug 11, 2008

RADIOHEAD gottz plenty of Gorge fanz: loik Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee profess to be fanz of RAD in dare porno and Cameron Diaz iz RAD.IO Head fan and just look at myspace and see hao many QT'z singingalong to Airbag and Creep: eez no suprizes: Oasis need2 check dem figurez: word...

Grimbo 

Aug 11, 2008

what a tosser! theres nothing like generalising is there? I wish he'd seen the radiohead crowd at glasgow green! dont know how to enjoy themselves, get real liam. also, its obvious you dont listen to modern bands as your music is so bland and generic that it can only come from listening to that bunch of 60s bores. in saying that, hope the new album is good, oasis are due a good album, the last good one was in 1994.

plasticsink14 

Aug 11, 2008

The album isn't even out yet and he's already slagging off other people. Doesn't exactly show confidence in the record does it?Why not let them music do the talking Liam?

catcrazynigger 

Aug 11, 2008

I am sick of hearing the Gallaghers bitch and moan funny how the bands bitch about are greater than they could ever be! please shut the fuck up and learn how to play more than beatles covers

MichaelMouse 

Aug 11, 2008

What a fanny. Is that the only way Oasis can muster up some controversy before they release an album that very few people will actually care about? Topman music? That's Oasis Liam. Topman. Oasis. Same shit.What a tit.

me=you=poo 

Aug 11, 2008

Good old liam g, still upsetting people.

Dont_believe_the_hype_ever 

Aug 11, 2008

"revealed he's laying off the hard stuff and taken up jogging as the band gear up for their return after a near three-year absence". He's really living the life. Rock and Roll.

mattfifi 

Aug 11, 2008

wanker

thenewpollution00 

Aug 11, 2008

Funny his interpretation of radiohead fans not getting thrashed and truly enjoying music that's actually worth something is "boring." Grow up.

Gogol Head 

Aug 11, 2008

How would Liam know what a Radiohead fan looks like?You havn't met me..and I assume he hasn't been to a Radiohead concert to check every single person to see if there ugly or boring.......

steven_nme 

Aug 11, 2008

Give it a rest, Liam.i like oasis, but Radiohead are FAR better musically. Amd if hes going for the Radiohead "depressed" stereotype - then hes just a twat who should just stay outside in the sooooonshhiiinnneeee. Idiot.

derekthecat 

Aug 11, 2008

Oasis should know about "boring and ugly", they've been banging out the same stale rubbish for years and years.

coreyislame 

Aug 11, 2008

WOW!sorry Liam but on a good day your not better than Pete Doherty.has to be said!!Get over yourself..

gergbot 

Aug 11, 2008

I suppose he's found some common ground with Radiohead and Coldplay fans then.

tagomagotexas 

Aug 11, 2008

ummm...has mr. gallagher ever been to a radiohead show? radiohead fans are hot.what is rather boring however is a band whose last decent record was made in 1995!

Groq66 

Aug 11, 2008

Liam is a useless piece of sh*t. He can't sing worth crap live and he's nowhere near the top 100 frontmen of all time. Matter of fact, he's barely as good as Paul Weller. Like he once tried to with INXS, well, I guess the message became Karma: Has beens should not be presenting awards to gonna-be's. In the U.S it translates : "Oasis are has beens that should shut the f*ck up and let new bands like The Enemy speak up because they are Gonna Be's"!!!

interpolluter28 

Aug 11, 2008

Why do I always get a feeling they say these stuff solely to get a rise out of those who do dive into modern waters of music? And don't they like Arctic Monkeys?

Elliott_Decihells 

Aug 11, 2008

Dissapear up your own arse, where you belong!

hitchy249 

Aug 11, 2008

having a go at radiohead and pete doherty?if anyone sees him on the street, just punch him, thats all there is to it.i've tried seeing this from his point of view, unfortunately i can't get my head that far up my own arse.

deityofmadness 

Aug 11, 2008

Ugly? Perhaps Liam should invest in a mirror. He looks like the back end of a shite bus. And boring? All their songs sound exactly the same, as do his rants.He should get over himself, he's a shite singer (even his brother can carry a tune), a halfwit, and a publicity seeker. Grow up Liam, you're what? 45?

gerwin 

Aug 11, 2008

Haha nice one Liam.Anyone else notice it's all the radiohead fans crying over heard and the Coldplay fans aren't here

nickjcray 

Aug 11, 2008

Harsh on Radiohead but true about about Coldplay fans (Next Clothing, Family Car driving wankers).

lipgloss 

Aug 11, 2008

You lot need to chill the fuck out, of course he's saying this stuff for effect and its worked a treat on you lot!! when will you learn? Oasis matter! just look how many of you have commented! I'm a fan of Oasis & Radiohead, but id prefer a jolly evening with the gallaghers than an environmentally friendly sulk in the dark with radiohead!

OH-LIVIA 

Aug 11, 2008

Oh Liam. When will he learn to keep his mouth shut?

DaveIndieBoy 

Aug 11, 2008

What the fuck does it matter???? I love Radiohead and Oasis...yeah they're completely different but both of em have produced some great, great music. As for the fans, for every Stella-drinking, Burberry wearing wanker at an Oasis gig there's a Proust-reading faux-intellectual twat at a Radiohead show. End of. I'm not there for the fans, I'm there to enjoy two of the greatest bands Britain has ever produced.

DaveIndieBoy 

Aug 11, 2008

Spot on lipgloss....tho an environmentally-friendly sulk in the dark is sometimes good!! :)

Midgeman90 

Aug 11, 2008

HAHAHA....you stupid radiohead fanboys!! all your comments are bollocks. Oasis fans chavs?! haha....get a grip...they appeal to real folk, the working class, because they are, not fucking upper class snobs like you lot.Liam's voice shit? ye its been better but its one of the best ever and defines a generation. Thom yorke, nothing but a fucking hippy. Why dont you all go with him and chain yourself to some tree and have a nice hippy sing along and protest. scum.Oasis released the same old shit for the last 15 years? wait for the new album and be prepared to eat your own words.and a special mention for you gogolhead. no liam hasnt met you, because you are noone, nothing, get a grip, and i bet you are an ugly fuck aswell.radiohead will never be as big as oasis or better. yout all jealous. get over it. pathetic

rubbersoul7 

Aug 11, 2008

Well, this has provoked some interesting reaction hasn't it!

gazhat 

Aug 11, 2008

...read this at the weekend, pissed myself laughing, thought it was great to finally read an interview that was 100% couldn't-give-a-fuck-this-is-my-life instead of "ohh, the environment, don't use a plastic cup.." or " i don't want to tall to you about my boring as shite piano led vauvhall viva la fucking vida cd...".....i knew the Radioheed/Coldfray fans would be up in arms...fucks sake, you've all played into his arms and i'm loving everyone of these comments.....lol...and yes, the next Oasis CD will be the same ol' Oasis BUT THATS WHY WE BUY IT,BECAUSE IT'S MELODIC ROCK N ROLL FEEL GOOD MUSIC WHICH DISTRACTS US FROM THE 9 - 5 DAILY SHITE.. !!!!!!......tee hee...

Sachin 

Aug 11, 2008

Nice one Liam - He provoked reaction just like he wanted. Why pay for a publicist when all you have to do is open your mouth.I like radiohead. They are nothing special. I like many radiohead fans to, but Oasis wipe the floor with anyone past or presentLong live Liam

yorba 

Aug 11, 2008

class

Crockpot 

Aug 11, 2008

I find it odd that they pulled this one line out of an otherwise benign interview just to get Liam back for not doing one of those "the bruvvers are back and disrespecting everyone" cover stories that we get each time oasis release a new cd. I thought he sounded defensive and depressed in the interview. anyway, i've discovered Radiohead because of Liam's googly-eyed comment issues back. I really relate and love them as well as Liam. I think Liam actually admires Yorke but can't face admitting it to himself since they both write really personal lyrics. Besides, he'd have to be watching Radiohead concerts to know how the fans react and look, wouldn't he? Liam, open up and feel love and give love. You'll be much happier.btw, it was Noel who said the "Has beens shouldn't be giving awards to gonna be's" comment. He also said he wished damon albarn gets aids. He even trashed that guy in maroon 5 at his own house party. They both need to be kidnapped and placed in a "moron intervention" programme or a "celebrity exorcism" reality show.

bonnieprince 

Aug 11, 2008

they are like dumb and dumber these pair are. they take it in turns to throw abuse. the funny thing is they are the joke. the one has not written a half decent tune in ten years. the other one cant write a song he cant play an intrument he is just a bad haircut.bland pub band

Soundedd 

Aug 12, 2008

HaHa good lad Liam, Radiohead are not bad, but there not a patch on Oasis, the second greatest band in history (after the Beatles).

andrewmacmillan 

Aug 13, 2008

Man can Liam ever get a rise out of people! Ok i like Radiohead and Coldplay are not a bad band. But i honestly don't agree that Oasis is washed up, Liam can't sing and they haven't released anything good in years. The last record had tons of great songs on it and so did Heathen Chemistry and Be Here Now was a really cool record. I think the new album will be great too, they seem to have a ton of passion since the last album. Liam is a great singer, nobody is perfect live, sometimes he is sometimes he isn't, he's human! He does have talent and passion in spades in my opinion.

Gogol Head 

Aug 14, 2008

TO midgeman901. I'm a girl ('fanboys')2.Not Stupid3. you're the snob (Your a snob to higher class poeple and hippy's)4. Stop stereotyping poeple5.He's not a hippy and so what if he was6.Why would I chain myself to a tree?, Its called having morals and standing up for there beliefs (never seen them chained to a tree)7. Liam hasn't met me beacuse we live in different places.8.And I added the 'I havn't met them yet' part to prove he hasn't met every fan so therfor would know I was ugly or boring (which Im NOT)9.Radiohead ARE more successful and will always be better!10.Stop stereotyping poepleTo sum it up here Alex Kapranos's comment - “He knows he can get in the papers from being as obnoxious as he can. When I read the press that surrounded them earlier in 2005, it sounded like an extremely anxious, neurotic young girl at a high school who though that she had younger, better looking competition and was just bitching about everything about her.The End

davetherave765 

Aug 17, 2008

Well Noel, I did quite like Oasis, but now you;ve said this I'll just have to be a Radiohead fan full time now. and I bet Tom from Kasabian just loved hearing how Noel doesnt like any modern music

billy bongo 

Aug 18, 2008

This is so utterly desperate. Oasis, like a bunch of scaffolders made good, are floundering around snapping at anyone and everyone, out of sheer frustration. Bless 'em. They hit the right 'lad mag' vibe with the first two albums but never moved on ( unlike their beloved Beatles) whereas , ooh, Radiohead seem to have. Hmmm, interesting, experimental, challenging ? Yes, The Beatles were in their time, as are Radiohead now. Oasis,however are in a creative cul-de-sac worthy only of coverage by 'Heat' magazine.

MrMD2020 

Aug 20, 2008

liams right. radiohead and coldplay fans are boring. if you were to go to a radiohead or coldplay gig you wouldnt exactly see people going mental n crowdsurfin n stuff, they'd be standin, wearin "environmentally friendly" clothin n noddin their heads slightly. that is borin. gigs are for goin absolutely mental at a beltin tune. there is no other band, past or present, that has even come close to the greatness of oasis. they are, and for a long time will be the greatest rock n roll band of all time. and davetherave, do you know how long kasabian have been about?

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