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Aibu to wonder what makes Liam Gallagher a good frontman?

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Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 15:14

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

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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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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.

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.

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!

My DP hates Paul Weller and I can't convince him otherwise - I'll show him this tonight😂

JaneJeffer · 27/08/2024 16:01

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

Fortesque · 27/08/2024 16:01

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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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Boomer55 · 27/08/2024 16:08

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

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 😄

PerkyMintDeer · 27/08/2024 16:11

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

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham managed for years...and the hatred only made it more interesting to watch...

benefitstaxcredithelp · 27/08/2024 16:12

One he’s good looking and has good clothing and two he is a cocky Mancunian with swagger.

(One thing that always amazes me about him is his ability to say what the hell he likes, if he was female no way would be get away with it).

KendraTheVampyrSlayer · 27/08/2024 16:12

In the same way, some people don't like Mick Jagger and some do, Liam is the same. Personally, I like him over Noel and think he has a better voice and far more stage presence.

Demonhunter · 27/08/2024 16:15

It was all part of the scene at the time, they were the tail end of the Madchester scene, with Noel having been a roadie in that time, Oasis were like a progression of that. He was what a lot of young lads modelled themselves on - fashion ans culture wise. That nostalgia is what keeps him popular.

RockyRogue1001 · 27/08/2024 16:16

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.

Or down... he's quite short

AzheetMDrurz · 27/08/2024 16:16

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Magnastorm · 27/08/2024 16:17

He's a cocky fucker who appeals to other cocky fuckers. That's it, really.

The band made half a good album and a shitload of dross so it's not much to do with talent.

JanefromLondon1 · 27/08/2024 16:17

He's nothing like Mick Jagger. Young Mick Jagger was sexy, Liam would leave a dirty ashtray and an empty pint glass next to the bed and fuck off as soon as he came. Young Mick would have kept you up all night and you wouldn't have cared what he left behind.

I think he's vile. (Liam)

RockyRogue1001 · 27/08/2024 16:19

JanefromLondon1 · 27/08/2024 16:17

He's nothing like Mick Jagger. Young Mick Jagger was sexy, Liam would leave a dirty ashtray and an empty pint glass next to the bed and fuck off as soon as he came. Young Mick would have kept you up all night and you wouldn't have cared what he left behind.

I think he's vile. (Liam)

I love that analogy 😄

Funkyslippers · 27/08/2024 16:19

RockyRogue1001 · 27/08/2024 16:16

Or down... he's quite short

5' 10" isn't short

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itsmylife7 · 27/08/2024 16:19

GasPanic · 27/08/2024 16:08

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.

But they'll have to practise together.

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