Liam Gallagher

William John Paul Gallagher (born September 21, 1972), better known to the world as Liam Gallagher is the vocalist, and sometime tambourine player, of Britpop band Oasis, known for his erratic behaviour, distinctive singing style and abrasive attitude. Although his brother, Noel Gallagher, writes the majority of the band's songs, in recent years Liam has developed himself as a standalone songwriter alongside Noel.

Biography

Liam was born in 1972, to Irish parents Thomas and Peggy Gallagher. He is the youngest of three sons, his brothers being Paul (b. 11th January 1966) and Noel (b. 29th May 1967), to whom he is affectionately known as "our kid". When Liam was a child, he was often called "Peggy's shadow" as he regularly clung to his mother. When he was 14, his mother took Liam and his brothers and left Thomas due to his alcoholism.

Related Topics:
1972 - Irish - 11th January - 1966 - Noel - 29th May - 1967 - Alcoholism

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Paul and Noel often contend that even from a young age, Liam had gone out of his way to annoy people, especially his two brothers. When Liam was around 8 years old, he went through a stage in which he claimed that he hated music and would often insult people walking down the street with guitars in their hands. Noel has made much of the fact that at the point he was becoming quite affluent with guitars. Because they shared a bedroom, they often fought with each other.

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At school, Liam met Paul McGuigan, nicknamed Guigsy, and the two became friends. In the early 1990s, Guigsy informed Liam that his band, "The Rain", was in need of a vocalist, and so Liam offered his services. When he joined, Liam suggested the band's name be changed from "The Rain" (which was the name of a Beatles song) to "Oasis"; a name which he apparently saw on an Inspiral Carpets poster in Noel's bedroom. Liam became the band's song writer, along with Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (who was the also band's guitarist). Noel has since openly mocked this writing partnership, whose output was not strong. The band only rehearsed one day a week and didn't get many gigs. It was after one of their rare gigs in 1992, that Noel, having recently returned from touring America as a roadie with the Inspiral Carpets, saw them perform. He was highly critical of his younger brothers band, describing them as "utter shite". However, Noel clearly saw some potential and offered to join if he was given complete control of the band and wrote all of their songs.

Related Topics:
Paul McGuigan - 1990s - Beatles - Inspiral Carpets - Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs - 1992 - Roadie

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Under Noel's guidance, Oasis acquired a record contract and recorded the album Definitely Maybe, which became the fastest selling British debut album ever. Liam was praised for his vocal contributions to the album, and his presence made Oasis a popular live act. The second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? was even more successful, becoming the second-best selling album in British history.

Related Topics:
Definitely Maybe - (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

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Liam's life in the eye of the public has not been without its share of controversy. He is regularly involved in scuffles with members of the media, famously trying to drag a photographer into a fight outside the hospital where his girlfriend had just given birth to his son Gene. On December 1 2002 he broke several of his teeth and sustained injuries to his face after a fight broke in a Munich hotel. He and Oasis drummer Alan White were arrested, but were released without charge. Oasis had to pull out of the show in Munich due to Liam's injuries. He has been embroiled in disputes with celebrities ranging from Robbie Williams and John Lydon to former Oasis drummer Tony McCaroll and his own big brother, Noel.

Related Topics:
December 1 - 2002 - Munich - Alan White - Robbie Williams - John Lydon - Tony McCaroll

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Throughout the 90s the British tabloid press often ran stories concerning Gallagher's alleged drug use and sexual promiscuity. Various reports for his sexual life surfaced in the media and some female fans complained that after tours, Liam, completely drunk or under the influence of cocaine, tried to verbally and sexually assault them. Liam met his first wife, Patsy Kensit in 1994 and married her on April 7 1997. A week after the marriage it was revealed he already has a daughter named Molly, born in April 14 1997, by Kill City vocalist Lisa Moorish. A son, Lennon Francis, was born September 13, 1999. He and Kensit divorced in September 2000, shortly before Noel announced he was to divorce Meg Matthews. Shortly after his divorce was closed, Liam began a relationship with Nicole Appleton of the British bands All Saints and Appleton. His second son, Gene, was born to Appelton on July 3, 2001. Liam's song Songbird, on Oasis' Heathen Chemistry album, is about his love for Nicole.

Related Topics:
Tabloid press - Cocaine - Patsy Kensit - April 7 - 1997 - April 14 - Kill City - Lisa Moorish - September 13 - 1999 - September 2000 - Nicole Appleton - All Saints - Appleton - July 3 - 2001 - Songbird

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Upon the departure of Paul Arthurs and Paul McGuigan from

Related Topics:
Paul Arthurs - Paul McGuigan

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Oasis in 1999, Liam became the only remaining original member of the band. They were replaced by Gem Archer and Andy Bell.

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1999 - Gem Archer - Andy Bell

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In 2004, Gallagher made headlines when it was revealed that he regularly paid £2000 in child support for his son Lennon Francis and daughter Molly. Furthermore, he criticised the father of Lisa Moorish's other child - former Libertines and current Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty - for his alleged lack of child support. The relationship between the two was put under further strain, because of Doherty's heavy heroin habit and latter's visits to Moorish under the influence of the drug.

Related Topics:
2004 - Libertines - Babyshambles - Pete Doherty - Heroin

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