I’m fascinated by your story of not feeling music until you’re hit on the head with a hammer. What exactly happened? Segelov
Growing up, I didn’t play music. People say, “I was in the Beatles when I was four or five.” I was the opposite, I always played football. Noel plays the guitar, which seemed a little strange. I was 14, 15, drinking a cigarette with my friends, and a few boys came down from another school with their hoods up and one of them hit me on the head with a hammer. Not a big, massive hammer – one of those small ones. I ended up in the hospital and then I just started listening to music differently. My friend at the time really liked Madonna. She was playing Like a Virgin, and I was going to say, “I’m not going to have this nonsense.” Then they hit me on the head with a hammer and I thought, “This is actually a tune.” So whoever hits me, I would like to meet and thank you, otherwise I would still be compensated.
Were you surprised by your solo success? jizzmonkey
Yes and no. Obviously I love what I do, but I have a lot of people who help me – the songwriters, Debbie [Gwyther, his fiance and manager], the record company – and obviously the fans are great. So I surrounded myself with the right people. But to play Knebworth again at 50, I didn’t expect him to come. I didn’t think I would sell such big concerts again.
How does it feel to still not care about approaching 50? Giles Izbel
The thing is, I probably give more to the devil than many other people. I don’t care, do you understand what I mean? I could easily become a savage. He invites me to all these things, but I am afraid of all this. All I want is to do my concerts, sing my songs, drink a few mugs and go on vacation with my family and my lady. I have not fallen into the trap of celebrities and this is difficult. So I’m very sick.
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What are your memories of Knebworth’s game with Oasis and how do you see the difference this time? Jesse Andrews
I remember flying in a helicopter and thinking, “Look at all these fields. How come there is no one in them? We could certainly play for 5 million people, not 250,000. We were on tour and we were fit for the match, so I wasn’t nervous. Now that I’m 25 years older, my nerves are more that you want it to go well and you want everyone to have a good time. But to get on stage and be me is a joke.
As a person who spent the 90’s in anxiety, I have always admired your confidence. But even you have moments of thinking, “Can I escape and hide in a dark room?” Ciaran1968
Oh, many, many times, for sure. Daily. But this is life; any fears, you have to hit your head. Many fears are illusions, so you just have to take a deep breath and think, “You know what? It’s not really that bad. ” We all have these feelings, but at the end of the day you just have to get up and deal with it.
what scares you Look over there
spiders. And mice. My cats – Sid and Nancy – always carry mice, which I know should be a gift, but I just can’t handle it. Things that go faster than me can do one thing. If I was in this jungle program [I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!], the ratings would jump. I’m a real big bastard with things like that. I would be a million times worse than Dean Gaffney.
If Noel’s life depended on a new kidney and you were the only donor, would you give him one of yours? TurangaLeela2
No doubt. Of course I would. He’s my brother, man, and I love him. And I would give you one, colleague. Do I think he will give me one of his? Yes. It’s all bravado. He and all his celebrity colleagues just lift their asses. I’m sure they are good people, but they are very insecure. Am I surprised that I was more successful? It depends on what you judge by success. I’m sure Noel is very happy in his world. He wrote great songs and I sang them. This is the voice that people want to hear. I can get someone to play 10 parts of Noel’s guitar for a penny. Noel can’t make anyone sing like me. I work hard, I give people what they want and I’m not pretentious. You can’t go on stage, release your new album, 1 to 11, and expect people to come to your concerts. You put a few new songs in there, but you have to play the hits.
Liam (right) with his brother Noel Gallagher in 1996. Photo: / PA
Why do you put your hands behind your back when you sing? hhhhssss
I believe I get more power from my voice. When I’m tense, I sing a little more aggressively and that’s my style. Obviously, when you sing ballads, you relax a little bit, but with rock’n’roll, punk stuff, I feel like I’m getting more power.
Have you ever considered asking for a shorter microphone stand so you don’t have to twist your neck? YorkshireExPat
No, but I understand what you’re saying.
How many parks do you own? Doesn’t that mean you’re wearing the park on stage that you’re sweaty? Do you carry them to bed? Horace Phistbump, sickbobby and aproposh
I have too many parks, too many Clarks, too many everything. I like to wear them, so I tend to choose thin ones on stage. I sing as if my life depends on it. If I sang naked nonsense, I would still sweat, so I might look cool while I’m at it. And no: I wear my Superman clothes to bed.
If I had to randomly see you outside, what would be the best way to say hello? Jesuit Hull
Just a compliment. Just say, “Are you the only Liam Gallagher?” And he approached me with a bow. what’s the worst Say, “Hello, Noel.” How many times a day do people come to me? Well, I just went for a walk and I was immediately asked how my thighs were. I said, “It’s all right.” Another lady asked for a picture. Then they asked me if I wanted a line of cocaine, which was great for half past nine in the morning. I said, “It’s a little early for that, mate.” Then they called me a strawberry chick. I was told, “Why are you eating strawberries?” And I said, “Because if I eat a sausage sandwich, I’m going to be a devil’s cake.”
The best three chips? SoxanPance
Tayto’s, the Irish; cheese and onion or shrimp cocktail. Last night I had a Monster Munch package and I loved the pickled ones, but I went back to the beef ones. What else do I like? Passes. Trembling. Ringos, small onion rings. Frazzles. Space Raiders! Do you remember them? I think it still only costs about 10p. [30p these days – crisps ed].
Do you pluck your eyebrows? Peelaaa123
No. I mean, if there are a few wild Dennis Healy who are knocking around, I’ll pull them off. But I don’t do those in the middle, as many people think. To cut the hair in my ears and nose? Yeah, but I don’t mind, man. I mean, you have to get a haircut when you need a haircut, do you understand what I mean? I like being alive, so if being alive means getting old, then fuck it. And I don’t dye my hair for all the bastards who think I do. I don’t mind the sight of the silver fox, so when that happens, it happens. But I don’t make people say, “Oh, he dyes his hair. hell no. And I don’t have Botox.
What will you say to God when you meet him? Which will … Dolly_Spafford
This is a difficult question. I’m not sure if I believe in God, but if he’s destined to be the main man and all these fights, then maybe I’ll kick his ass and say, “What the hell are you doing leaving all these young kids killed in all these wars and things like that? ” I was going to kick his ass and then see where we were going.
Gallagher at the British Awards in February 2022 Photo: JMEnternational / Getty Images
Would you rather be a rock’n’roll star or play for Man City? HecateFire
I like being a rock’n’roll dude or a rock’n’roll star, whatever. I love it and it’s great. But to score a hat-trick against United or send Liverpool down would be fantastic. So I would say: play for Man City.
Obviously you could make Robbie Williams fight, but I think Richard Ashcroft could have you. Do you agree? toptramp
Oh, yes, I think Richard Ashcroft will kill many of us. I guess hard bread is appropriate. Have you seen him? He’s a slender machine, man. I guess it will kill many of us in one fell swoop.
When was the last time you cried? johnnyfingers
Good question, man. Good question. Probably recently. I’m not going to sit here and say, “No, I never cry.” cries a lot.
What will you write on your tombstone? mrblancmange
Honestly, I can’t think of anything spectacular. I will not be buried anyway. I will be mummified and exhibited in a museum.
Noel Gallagher or Noel Edmunds? vammyp
Noel Edmunds. I love this dude, man. Growing up, Swap Shop was a mega – exchanging toys with different toys. What a great idea. They have to bring him back. Do I want to host it? No, I’m not good on TV, man. I’m too aggressive for television; that’s why I don’t like doing chat shows, because I always think I’m in a little fucking bed. Would I like to reform Oasis with Noel Edmunds instead of Noel Gallagher? Perhaps! How does it feel to be a certified national treasure? unbelievable. I love the fans, I love the people, I love my job, I love my life and I will just keep doing it until the lights go out.
The studio album C’mon You Know and the live album Down By the River Thames will be released on May 27 on Warners. Liam Gallagher plays at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, June 1; Knebworth Park, near Stevenage, June 3-4; and Cardiff Bay, September 15
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