Noel Gallagher: Morrissey is the Real True Royal (June 3, 2023)

In a recent Interview Noel Gallagher praises Morrissey calling him the real King.

He also praises Johnny Marr, Robert Smith & Echo and the Bunnymen & others.

https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/noel-gallagher-interview-oasis-council-skies-3451058

Excerpt:

He’s just arrived from rehearsals for said tour, which, along with the football, kept him from the weekend’s celebrations of the coronation of King Charles. No, he wasn’t invited. “I’ve never met a royal,” shrugs Gallagher. “Morrissey? He counts as a royal, I suppose – and [Echo & The Bunnymen’s] Ian McCulloch, he’s royalty.”

 

[Johnnie Ray]

A lot of people still subscribe to the idea that Oasis were nothing but imitators, mindlessly following in the footsteps of their idols, perpetrated by music journalists in the 90’s and eaten up by every sod too lazy to think for themselves. Sure, Noel (and Liam, who wrote some fantastic songs in the latter part of the band’s career) was heavily influenced by the Stones, T Rex, Beatles (a lot less, though, than what’s been said) and the Pistols, but at the end of the day, their music still sounds like Oasis. Nothing else. An Oasis era Noel Gallagher song could not have been written by anyone else.

Totally disagree and their original drummer could NOT play. Let's just say they weren't exactly The Clash in terms of variation of sound. The MOST overrated band in rock.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

Totally disagree and their original drummer could NOT play. Let's just say they weren't exactly The Clash in terms of variation of sound. The MOST overrated band in rock.

Be that as it may and if that’s your opinion, that’s great. But my point is that they weren’t at all as derivative as the lazy journalists and amateur critics will have you believe.

God bless The Clash, by the way.

 

[gashonthenail]

A lot of people still subscribe to the idea that Oasis were nothing but imitators, mindlessly following in the footsteps of their idols, perpetrated by music journalists in the 90’s and eaten up by every sod too lazy to think for themselves. Sure, Noel (and Liam, who wrote some fantastic songs in the latter part of the band’s career) was heavily influenced by the Stones, T Rex, Beatles (a lot less, though, than what’s been said) and the Pistols, but at the end of the day, their music still sounds like Oasis. Nothing else. An Oasis era Noel Gallagher song could not have been written by anyone else.

Oasis were ok. A few good tunes - was never a huge fan of Liam's whiny voice. They did seem to capture and ride on the wave of the 90s zeitgeist. Always thought Suede were and are the better band. Liked Pulp too. Common People was probably the single of the 1990s.

 

[AKA Foster88]

What're you sorry for? It's just your opinion. We can take it. You're entitled to not like Noel.

Sure. Entitled indeed. Also entitled to be completely wrong but entitled nonetheless.

 

[Sara 1454]

Hey. noel that I agree. M is the true king of England !

 

[DreamingofStew]

Don't forget about The Duke Of Earl.
Nothin' can stop'em.

And don't forget Count Indigo.

 

[goinghome]

Noel Gallagher's support acts for Dublin tonight are Primal Scream and the Happy Mondays.

 

[moi]

Does anyone know if Noel Gallagher is signed to a big label or does he have his own label?

sour mash imprint, had it for sometime. dunno who the main distributor is though.

 

[marred]

Noel Gallagher's support acts for Dublin tonight are Primal Scream and the Happy Mondays.

Is that for real?