Liam Gallagher, 49, concedes to surgery on 'bashed up' hips as arthritis takes toll

Liam Gallagher has recalled the gig that made him want to join a band in a new interview with NME – watch it above now.The former Oasis frontman looked back on his life in music in the latest in NME’s Firsts series, sharing his first festival, the first thing he would do after the release of ‘C’mon You Know’ and more.When asked what the first gig he went to was, Gallagher replied: “The Stone Roses in [ex-Manchester music venue] International 2. It was ‘89, ‘Plymouth Grove, with my mate Dave.”He added: “It blew my mind and that’s when I wanted to join a band.”The star also revealed that the Roses were the first band he fell in love with.

Liam Gallagher kicked off his summer tour last night (June 1) with a hometown show at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium.Alongside the usual Oasis hits and solo tracks, Liam gave ‘Roll It Over’ its live debut – check out setlist and footage below.‘Roll It Over’ is the closing track to Oasis’s 2000 album ‘Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants’ and had never been performed live before – either by Oasis or Noel and Liam’s subsequent solo projects. “This is for all the old school Oasis fans,” Liam said before performing the track last night.

Liam Gallagher is known for his quick wit and sarcasm but his performance at the Etihad Stadium had fans feeling rather emotional as he reflected on his Oasis days.The legendary rocker, 49, took to the stage in his home city in front of a sold-out crowd of almost 60,000 of us, all having the time of our lives.Never one to disappoint, the dad-of-three performed some of his solo hits as well as songs from his Oasis days, ensuring everybody was enjoying themselves.Just days before his latest album, C'mon You Know, is set to top the charts, the iconic performer took it in his stride as he stepped out in front of the packed crowd, saying: "Yes Manchester," before belting out his song Hello.But just several minutes into his set, the crowd of bouncing bodies erupted into a roar of cheers before his second track, Rock 'N' Roll Star."This is for our Bonehead," he said as he paid a touching tribute to his Oasis bandmate who is currently battling cancer.Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs is currently undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy to treat his tonsil cancer.While fans may have been jumping up and down throughout the show, the packed audience came together and wrapped their arms around one another for Stand By Me.But while Liam may have been entertaining the crowds, his son Gene also took the spotlight with some noticing the 20-year-old on the drums as well as sharing a special view from the stage.As the night began to draw to a close over a stunning sunset, the sea of music lovers had their phones and lights in the air as they all belted out the Oasis classic, Wonderwall before Champagne Supernova."Don't listen to anyone who says this stuff is f***ing bad for you," he exclaimed before rocking out to Cigarettes and Alcohol.Liam's

Bucket hats, beer, and a little bit of sun-sheeine. MAD FER IT!

Liam Gallagher‘s two forthcoming shows at Knebworth have been released – find them in full below.Gallagher will play two shows at the iconic venue – site of Oasis’ famous 1996 gigs – on June 3 and 4. Kasabian will be lead support on both nights, while Amyl And The Sniffers, Michael Kiwanuka, Fat White Family and Goat Girl will play across the two nights.The stage times are as follows:FRIDAY JUNE 3:11am: Gates Open 12pm: DJ Abbie McCarthy2.45pm: Pastel4pm: Amyl And The Sniffers5.30pm: Paolo Nutini7.15pm: Kasabian9pm: Liam Gallagher1am: Arena Bars CloseSATURDAY JUNE 4:11am: Gates Open 12pm: DJ Jack Saunders2.45pm: Goat Girl4pm: Fat White Family5.30pm: Michael Kiwanuka7.15pm: Kasabian9pm: Liam Gallagher1am: Arena Bars CloseGallagher tweeted yesterday that he’s been inspecting the site of the shows.

Liam Gallagher is set to play a pair of headline gigs at Stevenage’s Knebworth House this weekend (June 3-4) – see how the weather will fare below.The star will return to the venue for the first time since Oasis held two legendary shows there in 1996, which is often considered the band’s crowning moment.Gallagher will be supported at the shows by Kasabian on both days, with Paolo Nutini, Amyl And The Sniffers and Pastel appearing on the Friday. Saturday’s line-up will be completed by Michael Kiwanuka, Fat White Family and Goat Girl.Check out the latest forecast according to the Met Office below.Friday June 3: Sunny intervals throughout the day, with clouds clearing by 7pm.

Liam Gallagher has blamed hackers for editing his website to announce falsely that his Manchester show at the Etihad Stadium had been cancelled.The soloist and former Oasis frontman took to Twitter over the weekend to tell fans that his headline show was still on. “I hear some [bell]end has hacked my official website saying that the MANCHESTER gig is cancelled it’s not see ya there MCFC CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND,” he wrote.Gallagher first announced the June 1 show in support of his new album, ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, last October.

Liam Gallagher is on course to claim his fourth UK Number 1 album with C’Mon You Know this week. 

Manchester's rock royalty is paying homage to the Queen with his own Jubilee-inspired souvenirs. In a cheeky tribute to Her Majesty the Queen Liam Gallagher has been transformed into King Liam for his gigs at Knebworth next Friday and Saturday.

Oasis star Liam Gallagher has issued a health announcement. The rocker will undergo hip replacement surgery after his Knebworth gigs in early June. Revealing the need for the operation, he said: “I think I’d rather just be in pain, which is ridiculous, obviously.

Liam Gallagher says he might dedicate a song to his brother Noel at his Knebworth gig next Sunday (June 5). The former Oasis bandmates have been embroiled in a public feud since their falling out at a Paris gig in 2009 saw the group split.Despite Oasis selling more than 70million albums worldwide, the pair have been unable to reconcile in the last 13 years and it was reported last year that Noel had turned down £100million for a reunion tour.Liam was asked by Zoe Ball on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show whether he would be sending Noel a card for his birthday this weekend.“Nah, nah, nah,” Liam replied.

Liam Gallagher, 49, has said he would donate a kidney to his brother Noel, 54, if he needed one “without a doubt”.The brothers have been embroiled in a bitter feud since Oasis split in 2009 following a backstage argument in Paris.During a question and answer with fans in The Guardian, Liam said Noel is “my brother and I love him”, before adding that his older brother is “all bravado”.Asked “if Noel’s life depended on a new kidney and you were the only donor match, would you give him one of yours?” the 49-year-old replied: “Without a doubt. Of course I would. He’s my brother, man, and I love him.

LIAM GALLAGHER is one of the most stubborn men in music but even he has to admit being wrong sometimes. The ex-Oasis rocker insisted he was shunning doctors’ advice to have hip-replacement surgery last month. He’s now done a U-turn and c.

Liam Gallagher has said he might dedicate a song to brother Noel when he plays Knebworth next weekend.Speaking to Zoe Ball on The Radio 2 Breakfast Show, Gallagher was asked if he will be sending Noel a card for his birthday this weekend.“Nah nah nah,” Liam replied. “When is it, Sunday? …I’ll have just done Knebworth, bless him, I might give him a shout out, dedicate one of his songs to him.

Manchester music mogul Liam Gallagher has today launched a collection with one of the UK's most popular high street stores, and people are going wild for it. The collection has already pretty much sold out online, so now shoppers will need to flock to certain stores if they want to be in a chance of bagging a piece.

Liam Gallagher has launched a fashion line with Selfridges. The 49-year-old musician - best known for being part of Manchester rock band Oasis alongside his older brother Noel, 54, - has partnered with the upmarket department store to create a range that includes Liam’s own personally designed clothing for Nigel Cabourn, as well as upcycled jackets from Barbour, a collection with C. P.

Liam Gallagher was taken by surprise on the Zoe Ball Breakfast show this morning when he learned it was his brother Noel Gallagher’s birthday.The former Oasis member confirmed he “won’t” be sending Noel a card, but did discuss an alternative tribute that would “do his head in”. Liam, 49, joined Zoe, 51, on her breakfast show this morning to speak about his new album C’MON YOU KNOW and spoke about his upcoming live performance at Knebworth Park in Stevenage. However, things got awkward when the conversation turned to his older brother, Noel, 54, who he formerly played alongside in their world famous band Oasis. After complimenting a couple of his new tracks as they aired on BBC Radio 2 this morning, Zoe quizzed Liam on whether he had any plans for his brother’s 55th birthday.“I have to mention, it’s your brother Noel’s birthday on Sunday,” Zoe remarked. “Will you send him a text or a card or something?”“Is it?” Liam replied quickly. “No, no, no,” he confirmed briefly, trailing off.“Oh well one day…” Zoe added awkwardly, before Liam interjected: “What, is it Sunday?”“Yeah, it’s Sunday,” Zoe confirmed, to which Liam sarcastically replied: “Bless him.

Homecomings don't get much bigger than Liam Gallagher playing on the turf of his beloved Manchester City. Thousands will be heading to watch the one-time Oasis frontman rock out at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night in one of his most eagerly-anticipated gigs of the summer.

Sheffield United manager opened his own Twitter account recently and to mark the occasion he released a couple of separate videos. In one he talks about the famous film in which he is seen looking down the lens of a camera with his hands behind his back.Some were quick to suggest that he resembled singer Liam Gallagher. However, Warnock, 73, has claimed that he had not even heard of the former Oasis frontman when people made the comparison .He said: “I've seen this has been retweeted thousands of times.

NME can exclusively reveal a new clip from the upcoming documentary, Liam Gallagher: 48 Hours At Rockfield. Check it out above.The clip from the new Sky Special, which airs tonight (May 24), shows the frontman and his two sons approaching the cows at the legendary Welsh music studios, before reflecting on his infamously raucous time there recording Oasis‘ ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’ back in 1995.“Yes cows!,” he begins in the clip, approaching the livestock as they chow down on hay.

JUST last month Liam Gallagher admitted he was on a “downwards slide” and in such bad shape he needed a double hip replacement. But in a new warts-and-all film about his life, he insists his hellraising days are not behind him, and he’ll be boozing until he’s 80. During Sky documentary Liam Gallagher: 48 Hours At Rockfield, he says: “I am not into yoga and I don’t eat tofu.