Noel Gallagher has revealed how going on tour with U2 was great – but he doesn’t remember much of it.
As a guest on Ryan Tubridy’s The Late Late Show, Noel discussed his friendship with the band, karaoke nights with Bono, and his love for his Irish mother.
During the show, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds performed “Dead in the Water,” originally recorded on RTÉ 2FM.
Connection with U2
The former Oasis member said he had been a fan of U2 from the beginning and attended legendary tour parties.
“We played at Slane Castle with REM, and that’s where I met Adam Clayton. Then we met again at an awards ceremony, and we’ve been friends ever since.”
He shared that their kids are friends and often go on vacation together. “Touring with them was great. Not that I remember much, but apparently, it was amazing.”
Songwriting with Oasis
Talking about his experience with Oasis, Noel admitted that many of his songs from the ’90s were written under the influence of “something.”
He said he often forgets the meaning behind his most famous songs. However, seeing fans crying while singing “Champagne Supernova” reminds him why music matters.
Karaoke with Bono and legendary parties
Noel recalled an exclusive U2 party where he did karaoke with Bono.
“They throw some of the best tour parties. Once, Bono and I sang ‘Kung Fu Fighting’. He murdered it, but I was great.”
Bond with his mother
Noel shared that he tried to buy his mother Peggy a house, but she refused because her five sisters live within walking distance of each other.
“The only thing she asked for was to replace the old squeaky garden gate. We got her a brand-new one with a gold No. 5, and she was thrilled.”
He joked: “That’s all she wanted… plus €100K a month.”
The impact of his first guitar
The former Oasis guitarist often wonders how his life would have turned out if his mother hadn’t bought him a guitar.
“I don’t think she ever accepted we were a real band or any good until we made it to Top of the Pops.”
Source: The Indipendent
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