Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Liam Gallagher

Public opinion and media debates around Liam Gallagher—discover key moments of controversy.

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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September 1994: Oasis Concert at Whisky a Go Go

In September 1994, Oasis played at the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles where the band, using methamphetamine they believed was cocaine, made mistakes and tensions arose on stage between Liam and Noel, leading to Liam hitting Noel in the head with his tambourine.

1994: Derogatory Remarks and Noel's Brief Departure

During an early U.S. tour in 1994, Liam Gallagher made derogatory remarks about Americans and his brother Noel, leading to Noel briefly leaving the band.

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: Fight During (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Recording Sessions

During the 1995 recording sessions for (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, a fight broke out between Liam and Noel when Liam invited everyone from a local pub back to the studio, where Noel was trying to work. Noel hit Liam over the head with a cricket bat.

August 1996: Tension at Knebworth and MTV Unplugged

In August 1996, after record-breaking shows at Knebworth, tension between the Gallaghers escalated when Liam backed out of Oasis's MTV Unplugged set minutes before it was due to start. He also refused to travel to America with the band, which caused Noel to fill in for him on the American tour.

1998: Banned from Cathay Pacific and Arrested

In 1998, Liam Gallagher was banned for life from Cathay Pacific after an argument on a flight. Also during the band's Australian tour, he was arrested and charged with assault after allegedly headbutting a fan.

May 2000: Barcelona Tour Incident and Noel's Departure

In May 2000, during a tour in Barcelona, a fight broke out between Liam and Noel after Liam made a crude remark about Noel's wife, Meg Mathews, leading to Noel deciding to quit overseas touring with Oasis.

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.

2006: Alleged Brawl with Paul Gascoigne

In 2006, Liam Gallagher was allegedly involved in a drunken brawl with footballer Paul Gascoigne at the Groucho Club in London, ending with Gallagher setting off a fire extinguisher in Gascoigne's face.

2009: Noel's Description of Liam and Band Breakup

In 2009, prior to Oasis's breakup, Noel described Liam as "rude, arrogant, intimidating, and lazy." An altercation at Rock En Seine in Paris, resulted in Noel's departure from the group.

2010: Swearing and Award Donation at Brit Awards

At the 2010 Brit Awards, while receiving an award for best album of the past 30 years, Liam Gallagher swore, thanked former Oasis members except Noel, dropped the microphone, and gave the award to a member of the crowd, leading to Peter Kay calling him a "knobhead".

2011: Start of Affair with Liza Ghorbani

In 2011, Liam Gallagher began an affair with journalist Liza Ghorbani, which lasted until 2012.

2012: End of Affair with Liza Ghorbani

In 2012, Liam Gallagher ended his affair with journalist Liza Ghorbani.

January 2013: Birth of Daughter Gemma

In January 2013, Liza Ghorbani gave birth to Liam Gallagher's daughter, Gemma, resulting from their affair.

2019: Liam's comment on MTV Unplugged performance

In 2019, Liam Gallagher claimed he "messed the first one up" when questioned about his 1996 MTV Unplugged performance and has since claimed he missed the show because he "accidentally got drunk again".

2021: Liam invites Noel to his wedding

In 2021, Liam invited Noel to his wedding, although he didn't expect him to attend. Noel denied receiving an invitation and stated he wouldn't attend, referencing his lack of invitation to Liam's previous weddings.