Career Timeline of Liam Gallagher: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Liam Gallagher made an impact.

Liam Gallagher is an English singer and songwriter, most famous as the lead singer of the rock band Oasis, which he co-founded in 1991. After Oasis disbanded, he fronted Beady Eye from 2010 to 2014. He began a successful solo career in 2017. A notable figure in British rock, Gallagher is recognized for his distinctive vocal style and outspoken personality.

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1991: Co-founding Oasis

In 1991, Liam Gallagher co-founded the rock band Oasis, marking the beginning of his prominent career in the music industry.

1991: Joining The Rain

In 1991, Liam Gallagher joined his friend Paul 'Guigsy' McGuigan's band The Rain as a vocalist, marking his entry into band performance.

1993: Signing with Creation Records

In 1993, Oasis played at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow, where Alan McGee of Creation Records discovered them and signed them for a six-album deal, setting the stage for their breakthrough.

August 1994: Release of Definitely Maybe

In August 1994, Oasis released their debut album, Definitely Maybe, which became the fastest-selling British debut album of all time, establishing Liam Gallagher's vocal contributions and stage presence.

1994: Debut Album Release

In 1994, Oasis released their debut album, Definitely Maybe, which achieved critical and commercial success, marking a significant milestone during the emergence of Britpop.

1994: Public Naming for Loutish Behaviour

In 1994, with the rise of Oasis, Liam Gallagher gained notoriety for his "loutish" behavior, establishing a controversial public image.

August 1995: Blur vs. Oasis Single Release

In August 1995, Blur and Oasis released new singles on the same day, resulting in Blur's "Country House" outselling Oasis' "Roll with It" by 58,000 copies, fueling the Britpop rivalry.

1995: Release of (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

In 1995, Oasis released their second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, which topped album charts in numerous countries, solidifying their global success.

August 1997: Release of Be Here Now

In August 1997, Oasis released their third album, Be Here Now, which set a new record as the fastest-selling album in UK Chart history with over 424,000 copies sold on the first day.

1997: Release of Be Here Now

In 1997, Oasis released their third studio album, Be Here Now, which became the fastest-selling album in UK chart history, marking a major achievement for the band.

1999: Creation Records Shut Down

In 1999, Creation Records shut down, leading the Gallagher brothers to establish their own label, Big Brother Recordings, for all future Oasis releases.

2000: Appearance in Channel 4 Documentary Hellraisers

In 2000, Liam Gallagher's confrontational reputation led to his appearance in Channel 4's documentary, "Hellraisers", alongside notable figures like Peter O'Toole and Ozzy Osbourne.

2000: Release of Standing on the Shoulder of Giants

In 2000, Oasis returned with the album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, during which founding members Bonehead and Guigsy left, leaving Liam as the only remaining member from the band's pre-Oasis lineup.

2001: "Stand by Me" last played with Oasis

On August 3, Liam Gallagher played an acoustic set for MTV Unplugged in Hull City Hall, where he performed several Oasis songs including "Stand by Me" for the first time since 2001.

2002: Release of Heathen Chemistry and Bar Fight

In 2002, Oasis released Heathen Chemistry, featuring songs written by Liam, and later that year, Liam Gallagher was involved in a bar fight in Munich, resulting in his arrest and injuries to his face.

2005: Release of Don't Believe the Truth

In 2005, Oasis released their sixth studio album, Don't Believe the Truth, featuring compositions by Liam Gallagher.

2008: Be Here Now Sales

As of 2008, Oasis' album, Be Here Now, had sold eight million copies worldwide.

2008: Release of Dig Out Your Soul

In 2008, Oasis released their final album, Dig Out Your Soul, which featured songs written by Liam Gallagher and reached No. 1 on the UK Album Charts.

August 2009: Oasis Split Up

In August 2009, Oasis split up due to Noel's inability to work with Liam any longer, marking the end of the band.

August 2009: Noel's Departure and Formation of Beady Eye

In August 2009, following Noel's departure from Oasis, Liam Gallagher and the remaining band members formed Beady Eye, starting a new musical project.

November 2009: New Project Announcement

In November 2009, Liam Gallagher announced that he and former Oasis band members had written new material for a new project, hinting at a possible release in the near future.

May 2010: Production Company to Adapt Beatles Book

In May 2010, it was confirmed that Liam Gallagher's production company, In 1 Productions, would adapt Richard DiLello's book about the Beatles' record label Apple Corps, "The Longest Cocktail Party", into a feature film.

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July 2010: Possible Album Release

In July 2010, Liam Gallagher announced possible release date of a new album, recorded with former Oasis band members, after Christmas, indicating a continuation of his musical journey.

November 2010: Beady Eye Releases First Single

On November 9, 2010, Beady Eye released their first single "Bring the Light" as a free download.

2010: Fronting Beady Eye

In 2010, Liam Gallagher began fronting the rock band Beady Eye, showcasing a new chapter in his music career.

January 2011: Release of "The Roller"

In January 2011, Beady Eye released "The Roller" as a single, which was the next single released from their upcoming album.

February 2011: Release of "Different Gear, Still Speeding"

On February 28, 2011, Beady Eye's debut album Different Gear, Still Speeding was released and was generally agreed to have surpassed expectations.

April 2011: Beady Eye Headlines Japan Tsunami Disaster Relief Concert

On April 3, 2011, Beady Eye headlined a Japan Tsunami Disaster relief concert at the Brixton Academy, raising over £150,000 for the British Red Cross.

March 2012: Possibility of Oasis Songs Being Played Live

In March 2012, Liam Gallagher stated that Beady Eye would play Oasis songs, leading to speculation about an Oasis reunion.

June 2012: Beady Eye Supports The Stone Roses

In June 2012, Beady Eye supported the Stone Roses and played Oasis songs for the first time.

August 2012: Beady Eye Performs at London Olympics

In August 2012, Beady Eye performed "Wonderwall" at the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony.

November 2012: Recording of 'BE' Begins

Between November 2012 and March 2013, Beady Eye recorded their second studio album, BE, with Dave Sitek.

March 2013: Recording of 'BE' Concludes

Between November 2012 and March 2013, Beady Eye finished recording their second studio album, BE, with Dave Sitek.

June 2013: Beady Eye's 'BE' Released

On June 12, 2013, Beady Eye's second studio album, BE, was released and they embarked on a tour, also playing a "secret gig" at Glastonbury.

October 2014: Beady Eye Disbands

On October 25, 2014, Liam Gallagher announced on Twitter that Beady Eye had disbanded, thanking fans for their support.

2014: Beady Eye Disbands

In 2014, Beady Eye disbanded, marking the end of Liam Gallagher's involvement with the band.

2014: Paddington Bear Statue Design

In 2014, Liam Gallagher designed a Parka-wearing Paddington Bear statue for a charity auction to benefit the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), part of a public art installation promoting the film "Paddington".

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2014: End of Beady Eye

In 2014, Liam Gallagher's time fronting the rock band Beady Eye came to an end, closing that chapter of his music career.

March 2015: Comic Relief Appearance

In March 2015, Liam Gallagher appeared alongside Stephen Fry in a short film for Comic Relief titled National Treasures.

January 2016: Gallagher Rejects Solo Career Idea

In a Twitter post on January 4, 2016, Liam Gallagher balked at the idea of pursuing a solo career.

November 2016: Solo Appearance at Bergenfest Announced

In November 2016, Liam Gallagher announced a solo appearance at Bergenfest in 2017, alongside other festival appearances.

2016: Be Here Now Tops Vinyl Chart

In 2016, Oasis' album, Be Here Now, topped the UK Vinyl Albums Chart, 19 years after its original release, indicating its sustained popularity.

March 2017: Announcement of 'As You Were' Album

In March 2017, after beginning to record his debut solo album in 2016, Liam Gallagher announced that the album was to be titled As You Were.

June 2017: One Love Manchester Appearance

On June 4, 2017, Liam Gallagher made a surprise appearance at the One Love Manchester benefit concert, performing "Rock 'N' Roll Star", "Wall of Glass", and "Live Forever".

October 2017: 'As You Were' Album Release

On October 6, 2017, Liam Gallagher's debut solo album, As You Were, was released to positive reviews and debuted at No. 1 in the UK.

2017: Release of As You Were

In 2017, Liam Gallagher began his solo career with the release of his debut solo album, As You Were, which was a critical and commercial success.

2017: Madonna's Influence on Music Career

In 2017, Liam Gallagher credited pop singer Madonna as an inspiration for his music career, recalling how he was "blown away" by her song "Like a Virgin" as a child.

2017: Start of solo career

In 2017, Liam Gallagher embarked on a successful solo career, marking a significant shift in his musical journey.

February 2018: Brit Awards Tribute

In February 2018, Liam Gallagher performed "Live Forever" at the Brit Awards as a tribute to the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack.

June 2018: Upcoming Concerts Announced

In October 2017, it was announced that Liam Gallagher would perform at Finsbury Park on June 29, 2018, and headline TRNSMT Festival on June 30, 2018.

August 2018: Emirates Lancashire Cricket Club Concert

In October 2017, it was announced that Liam Gallagher would have a concert at Emirates Lancashire Cricket Club in Manchester on August 18, 2018.

May 2019: Announcement of 'Why Me? Why Not.' Album

On May 29, 2019, Liam Gallagher revealed that his second solo album would be called Why Me? Why Not.

September 2019: Release of Why Me? Why Not

In September 2019, Liam Gallagher released his second album, Why Me? Why Not, which topped the UK charts and became the fastest-selling vinyl of the year.

2019: Release of 'As It Was' Documentary

In 2019, Liam Gallagher released a documentary called "As It Was", which chronicled his life after Beady Eye and his journey toward his solo debut album, "As You Were".

January 2020: Surprise Release of Acoustic Sessions EP

On January 31, 2020, Liam Gallagher surprise released a live EP entitled Acoustic Sessions, which contained 7 live acoustic performances and the original demo version of "Once".

June 2020: Upcoming Performances Announced

In November 2019, Liam Gallagher announced that he would perform at Manchester's Heaton Park on June 12, 2020 and TRNSMT Festival on July 11, 2020.

June 2020: MTV Unplugged (Live At Hull City Hall) Released

Later in 2020, Liam Gallagher released his MTV Unplugged performance as his first live album, MTV Unplugged (Live At Hull City Hall), containing 10 of the 17 songs played. It was released on June 12, 2020 and debuted at number one on the UK charts.

July 2020: Upcoming Performances Announced

In November 2019, Liam Gallagher announced that he would perform at Manchester's Heaton Park on June 12, 2020 and TRNSMT Festival on July 11, 2020.

October 2020: NHS Show Postponed

On March 27, 2020, Liam Gallagher announced that the Heaton Park show was cancelled. In response to the pandemic, he announced that he would perform a free show for NHS staff at The O2 Arena on October 29, 2020, which was ultimately postponed to August 17, 2021.

November 2020: Release of "All You're Dreaming Of"

On November 27, 2020, Liam Gallagher released a stand-alone single titled "All You're Dreaming Of", with proceeds going to Action for Children.

August 2021: NHS Show Postponed Again

October 2021: Collaboration with Richard Ashcroft

In October 2021, Liam Gallagher collaborated with Richard Ashcroft on a reworked version of "C'mon People (We're Making It Now)" for Ashcroft's album Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1.

October 2021: Announcement of 'C'mon You Know' Album

On October 1, 2021, Liam Gallagher announced that he would be releasing a third solo album, titled C'mon You Know, on May 27, 2022.

January 2022: Release of "Everything's Electric" Announced

On January 20, 2022, Liam Gallagher announced that the first single to be released from C'mon You Know would be "Everything's Electric", co-written by Friedrich Kunath, Dave Grohl, and Greg Kurstin.

February 2022: "Everything's Electric" Released and Performed at Brit Awards

On February 4, 2022, Liam Gallagher released "Everything's Electric". He performed "Everything's Electric" at the 42nd Brit Awards on February 8, 2022.

May 2022: Release of Liam Gallagher: 48 Hours at Rockfield Documentary

In May 2022, Liam Gallagher: 48 Hours at Rockfield, a documentary featuring Liam alongside his sons Lennon and Gene, documenting 48 hours in Rockfield Studios with exclusive performances and interviews, was released.

May 2022: Live Album Announcement and Knebworth Festival

On March 17, Liam Gallagher announced that he would be releasing his Down By The River Thames performance as his second solo live album. It was released on May 27, 2022, the same day as C'mon You Know. On June 3 and 4, Gallagher performed at Knebworth Festival in Hertfordshire.

May 2022: Release date of C'mon You Know

On October 1, 2021, Liam Gallagher announced that he would be releasing a third solo album, titled C'mon You Know, on May 27, 2022.

June 2022: Upcoming Performances Announced

On October 11, 2021, Liam Gallagher announced that he would also perform at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on June 1 and Hampden Park in Glasgow on June 26, 2022.

October 2022: Release of "Too Good For Giving Up"

On October 10, 2022, Liam Gallagher released a fifth single from the album titled "Too Good For Giving Up" in partnership with mental health organisation Talk Club UK.

2022: Release of C'mon You Know

In 2022, Liam Gallagher released his third album, C'mon You Know, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart.

October 2023: Announcement of Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary Tour

On October 16, 2023, Liam Gallagher announced that he would do a tour to mark the thirtieth anniversary of Definitely Maybe in June 2024.

November 2023: TRNSMT Headlining Announcement

On November 21, 2023, Liam Gallagher announced that he would headline TRNSMT on July 12, 2024.

January 2024: Tour announcement with John Squire

In January 2024, Liam Gallagher and John Squire announced a tour, building anticipation for live performances following the announcement of their collaborative album.

March 2024: Liam Gallagher & John Squire Album Release

In March 2024, Liam Gallagher and John Squire released their collaborative album, "Liam Gallagher & John Squire", marking a new project for both musicians.

March 2024: Release of Liam Gallagher & John Squire album

In March 2024, Liam Gallagher collaborated with ex-Stone Roses musician John Squire on the studio album Liam Gallagher & John Squire, which was released on March 1, 2024.

June 2024: Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary Tour

On October 16, 2023, Liam Gallagher announced that he would do a tour to mark the thirtieth anniversary of Definitely Maybe in June 2024 where he would perform the album in its entirety alongside some of B-sides from the album's singles.

July 2024: TRNSMT Headlining Announcement

On November 21, 2023, Liam Gallagher announced that he would headline TRNSMT on July 12, 2024.

August 2024: Liam and Noel announce Oasis reunion plans

On 27 August 2024, Liam and Noel announced their plans to reunite and reform Oasis for the band's first tour in 15 years.

August 2024: Oasis Reunion Announcement

On August 27, 2024, it was announced that Liam and Noel Gallagher would reform Oasis for a tour in 2025, sparking excitement among fans for a reunion.

2024: Status of The Longest Cocktail Party Film

As of 2024, the film adaptation of "The Longest Cocktail Party", which was planned to be produced by Liam Gallagher's production company since 2010, has yet to be completed.

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2024: Liam reserves a seat for Noel at every gig

During his Definitely Maybe 30th anniversary tour in 2024, Liam reserved a seat for Noel at every gig, showing affection despite their strained relationship.