Liam Gallagher is reportedly set to play Oasis tracks at his upcoming solo shows that haven’t been performed live in 20 years.
The 44-year-old singer formerly fronted the super-group – which also included his brother Noel Gallagher before he quit in 2009 – and after announcing a number of festival appearances later this year including Lollapolooza in France, Exit Festival in Serbia, and Spain’s Benicassim, the star is starting to put together a set list littered with Oasis tunes.
According to UK radio station Radio X, an insider has revealed Liam is rehearsing a number of tracks from the band’s 1997 album ‘Be Here Now’, including ‘D’You Know What I Mean?’, ‘Stand By Me’, ‘My Big Mouth’ and ‘Don’t Go Away’, in a bid to attract fans desperate to hear some of their favourite Oasis tunes.
He is also said to be rehearsing ‘Born On A Different Cloud’ – which he penned for the group’s 2002 album ‘Heathen Chemistry’ – ‘Bring It On Down’, ‘Whatever’ and beloved B-side ‘Listen Up’.
Liam’s decision to pick these Oasis tracks is believed to be because he wants to do something different to 49-year-old Noel, who regularly performs singles such as ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ and ‘Wonderwall’ during his performances with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.
The insider added: "He wants to give fans something they’re not getting from Noel."
Liam has a busy year ahead as he’s currently working on his debut solo LP, and according to his pal Richard Ashcroft, he is to play a show with the former Verve singer later this year.
Asked whose offer he would accept if both Liam and Noel – who have barely spoken to since Oasis ended in 2009 – asked to perform with him, Richard said: "I would have to politely tell them both that I had something else on and stay at home.
"I played a show with Noel a few months ago and I’m playing with Liam later in the year."
Liam Gallagher set to perform tracks from Oasis’ Be Here Now
