Noel Gallagher has once again sparked hope for an Oasis reunion, saying he will “never say never” to the idea.
Noel Gallagher has once again sparked hope for an Oasis reunion, saying he will “never say never” to the idea.
The former Oasis guitarist left the legendary band in 2009 after ongoing tensions with his brother Liam Gallagher. Despite years apart, fans continue to hope for a reunion.
Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester, Noel Gallagher admitted:
“You should never say never. But it would have to take an extraordinary set of circumstances.”
He added:
“That’s not to say those circumstances would never come about.”
Council Skies and Life After Oasis
The comments came while Noel Gallagher was promoting his latest High Flying Birds album Council Skies, set for release on 2 June.
The album reflects on his early days.
“It’s going back to the beginning. Daydreaming, looking up at the sky, wondering what life could be,” said Noel.
He added that music helped him escape poverty and unemployment in Manchester during the 1990s.
Appearing on Top of the Pops marked a turning point.
“It wasn’t until we got on Top of the Pops that my mum Peggy accepted it,” he revealed.
Oasis: Britpop Legends
Oasis formed in Manchester in 1991. They became icons of the Britpop era, alongside bands like Blur.
The band scored eight UK number-one singles, including “Some Might Say” and “Don’t Look Back In Anger”.
In 1996, they played two historic concerts at Knebworth, performing to 250,000 fans.
Despite the split, Noel Gallagher says he still loves music as much as ever.
Music Remains a Blessing
“I’m still in love with writing and creating music,” he shared.
“It never gets old. I love the process. From writing to the studio, to hearing it on the radio, it keeps me going.”
Noel Gallagher insists he never saw his time in Oasis as a burden.
“It was always a blessing to go on stage with songs that mean so much to people,” he explained.
He accepts fans still want to hear Oasis classics during his gigs.
“You’ve got to be thankful that you’ve written songs with legs after 25-30 years,” he said.
Manchester Roots and New Music
The album artwork for Council Skies was shot by famed photographer Kevin Cummins. It shows Noel’s live equipment at Maine Road, former home of Manchester City.
The stadium celebrates its centenary this year.
Noel Gallagher will return to Manchester for a live show at Wythenshawe Park on 26 August.
For now, fans continue to hope that those “extraordinary circumstances” may finally bring Oasis back together.
Source: BBC
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