Page 5 | Aibu to wonder what makes Liam Gallagher a good frontman?

Funkyslippers · 2024-08-27T14:14:47+00:00

OK I'll start by saying I've never really liked Oasis' songs but I think Noel is quite talented. I also like some of the stuff they've both done since Oasis. But whenever I see Liam perform either solo or with the band I can't help but wonder why people rate him so much? He just stands there with his hands behind his back (doesnt ge get neckache?) & hits a tambourine occasionally. He doesn't seem to have much stage presence. Happy to be proved wrong

kinkytoes · 27/08/2024 16:10

I always liked the music but not the lads especially. Never bothered to go and see them live.

That was then.

Liam has grown into one of the sexiest men alive. I fancy the pants off him. So whatever that magnetism is, it's working on me alright 😄

Boomer55 · 27/08/2024 16:08

Nothing I can see. He just seems to be objectionable for the sake of it. 🙄

GasPanic · 27/08/2024 16:08

itsmylife7 · 27/08/2024 16:07

Can you place a bet on this tour actually happening?

They hate each other so how are they going to tour together.

Maybe one of them will be a robot.

Or they will perform on opposite ends of the stage. Never acknowledge each other and walk off into different changing rooms. Never to meet in person.

Howmanycatsistoomany · 27/08/2024 16:07

I loved Oasis back in the day - saw them live twice. And both times came away thinking "meh". Liam is shite live.

itsmylife7 · 27/08/2024 16:07

Can you place a bet on this tour actually happening?

They hate each other so how are they going to tour together.

GasPanic · 27/08/2024 16:06

Does he wear sunglasses when he doesn't really need to ?

That is part of the genius of the rock frontman.

Zanatdy · 27/08/2024 16:04

I’m hoping to get tickets for next year’s tour so I’ll tell you after that! My god-daughter wants to go, she wasn’t born when Oasis were last performing but is a big fan, so of course I will do my duty and accompany her. I actually do want to go anyway, so it’s a good excuse as I’d love to take her. I’m a big fan of their music, but not so much of Noel & Liam themselves I must admit!

JaneJeffer · 27/08/2024 16:03

MorrisZapp · 27/08/2024 15:59

What to do then, right, is find a lad who can slightly hold a tune and get him onstage to stand still and sing Beatles inspired guitar tunes upwards into a microphone and sell out stadiums all over the UK. Anorak optional. On you go.

Please send this idea to Simon Cowell and Louis "you're like a little Liam Gallagher" Walsh. We need a new crappy music programme on tv!

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JaneJeffer · 27/08/2024 16:01

@Funkyslippers he had some chat for the students at Reading & Leeds

Starlight1979 · 27/08/2024 16:00

ghostyslovesheets · 27/08/2024 15:39

Sadly, as a huge Jam fan it was Paul Weller! 1 hour of self indulgent musical wanking!

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MorrisZapp · 27/08/2024 15:59

What to do then, right, is find a lad who can slightly hold a tune and get him onstage to stand still and sing Beatles inspired guitar tunes upwards into a microphone and sell out stadiums all over the UK. Anorak optional. On you go.

Skykidsspy · 27/08/2024 15:56

I just saw LG on the recent tour and safe to say, I didn’t get it. Heard lots of others saying they preferred the support act. DH loved it though.

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 15:56

JaneJeffer · 27/08/2024 15:54

He's got the X factor which is an inherent thing.

Watch someone like Richard Ashcroft trying to have it and you'll see it can't be manufactured.

Plus Liam is very funny!

Yeah Liam & Noel are funny, they've mellowed as they've got older. Not convinced Liam has much humour onstage though!

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Watermelodious · 27/08/2024 15:55

Wayne coyne from flaming lips has it. He's only little, but he's got a kind of demi-god-like aura about him.

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 15:55

Rubyandscarlett · 27/08/2024 15:32

Neil Tenant isn't known for moving about much but he is fantastic still.

Yeah but he has different poses when he sings, he moves his arms around a bit & he has good costumes

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JaneJeffer · 27/08/2024 15:54

He's got the X factor which is an inherent thing.

Watch someone like Richard Ashcroft trying to have it and you'll see it can't be manufactured.

Plus Liam is very funny!

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 15:53

GiveMeSpanakopita · 27/08/2024 15:45

He's not a good frontman. Brett Anderson of Suede - now there's a good frontman, if we're talking 90s britpop bands. Honourable mentions too to Skin from Skunk Anansie, Sonya from Echobelly and Damon Albarn on a good night.

I agree, Brett Anderson is amazing. I also loved Michael Hutchence & of course Freddie Mercury (both rip)

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Florsilvestredelcampo · 27/08/2024 15:53

I was coming on to say arrogance but @PerkyMintDeer beat me to it

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 15:51

TERFtown · 27/08/2024 15:41

Liam is relatable to his fans. He's a working class hero. He's not especially good looking or talented but he's a superstar. Other normal people look up to him and think that could be me". That's the appeal.

Relatable to his fans, yes, but that doesn't mean he has stage presence. If I wasn't a fan before, him standing there would not make me a fan. I've been to gigs before not knowing anything about the artist, or known thrm but mot been kee on them, and been blown away after seeing them live. I just can't imagine that happening with Oasis

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MorrisZapp · 27/08/2024 15:48

You can't be 'proved wrong', because stage presence can't be measured in dance moves.

Think about newsreaders. All they do is sit there and read a rolling autocue. Yet some are legendary broadcasters and some could walk past you in Sainsbury's and you couldn't place them.

It's charisma and you can't fake it or bottle it. Liam Gallagher is Liam Gallagher, that's all there is to it.

GiveMeSpanakopita · 27/08/2024 15:45

He's not a good frontman. Brett Anderson of Suede - now there's a good frontman, if we're talking 90s britpop bands. Honourable mentions too to Skin from Skunk Anansie, Sonya from Echobelly and Damon Albarn on a good night.

NooNakedJacuzziness · 27/08/2024 15:43

"Put your fooking 'ands in the air and make some fooking noise" maybe

NooNakedJacuzziness · 27/08/2024 15:42

Can't really picture Liam leaping around the stage saying "put your hands in the air and make some noise!"

TERFtown · 27/08/2024 15:41

Liam is relatable to his fans. He's a working class hero. He's not especially good looking or talented but he's a superstar. Other normal people look up to him and think that could be me". That's the appeal.