The Manchester Lads Are Coming Back Again! - Revisiting The Most Infamous Moments From The Oasis Feud

Ah, Oasis. The band that gave us some of the most anthemic Britpop hits of the '90s and a sibling rivalry that made the Gallagher brothers more famous for their feuds than their music—well, almost. Now, 15 years after the bitter fallout that left the band in tatters, Noel and Liam Gallagher have done the unthinkable: they're reuniting.

The news has fans buzzing, and the internet is practically melting under the weight of all the excitement. But before we get swept up in the mania, let’s take a walk down memory lane and revisit the wild journey of Oasis—from their meteoric rise to their acrimonious split and the surprise reunion that no one saw coming.

Oasis exploded onto the scene in the early '90s, and it didn't take long for the Manchester lads to make their mark. With the release of Definitely Maybe in 1994, the band set the tone for what would become an era-defining sound. Tracks like "Live Forever" and "Supersonic" catapulted them to stardom, but it was their follow-up album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, that solidified their place in rock history. "Wonderwall" became the anthem of a generation, and suddenly, Noel and Liam Gallagher were household names.

But with fame came the first signs of trouble. The Gallagher brothers were never shy about airing their dirty laundry in public, and what started as playful banter soon escalated into full-blown hostility. Whether it was Noel calling Liam a "man with a fork in a world of soup" or Liam taking digs at Noel's songwriting, the tension was palpable. Still, the music kept coming, and for a while, it seemed like the magic of Oasis would never fade.

By the late 2000s, the cracks in Oasis were too big to ignore. The band's final studio album, Dig Out Your Soul, was a commercial success, but behind the scenes, the Gallagher brothers were at each other's throats. The breaking point came in 2009, just before a gig in Paris. A backstage brawl between Noel and Liam ended with Noel walking out, effectively ending Oasis. "People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer," Noel said at the time, and just like that, one of the biggest bands in the world was no more.

What followed was a decade and a half of very public spats, Twitter feuds, and solo careers. Liam called Noel every name under the sun, from "potato" to "fake," while Noel kept things equally spicy, referring to Liam as "rude, arrogant, intimidating, and lazy."

Here’s a look at some of the most infamous moments from the rivalry of the Gallagher brothers:

Circa 1987: Liam, In A Drunken State, Urinates on Noel's New Stereo System:

During an interview with US DJ Howard Stern, Liam Gallagher recounted the origin of his rivalry with his brother. When asked about it, Liam explained that they used to share a bedroom, and one night, after a bit too much to drink and a smoke, he couldn’t find the light switch and decided to relieve himself on Noel’s new sound system instead of wetting his pajamas.

Noel was furious, shouting, "What the f**k are you doing? That's my new stereo!" But Liam casually responded, "It's alright, it'll dry." He believes Noel has held a grudge ever since.

When Stern asked if he ever apologized, Liam replied, "I told him, it was either the sound system or your head. And I know he sleeps with his mouth open, so take it or leave it, mate."

1994: "Our Kid Needs to See a Psychiatrist":

The seeds of the Gallagher feud were sown early on. After a particularly nasty backstage fight in Los Angeles, Noel suggested in an interview that his brother Liam needed psychiatric help. This was one of the first times their internal strife spilled out into the public, setting the stage for years of highly publicized bickering. Noel’s comments made it clear that their brotherly love came with a hefty side of animosity.

1994: The Tambourine

Widely considered as one of the worst gigs in history, the band members find themselves at Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, hoping to break into the American market. A drunk Liam antagonizes Noel by altering his lyrics (“Maybe I don’t really wanna know / Why you pick your nose”), insults the American crowd, and hits Noel with a tambourine. Noel walks off the tour, quits the band, and escapes to San Francisco, where Creation exec Tim Abbot tracks him down. They head to the Luxor hotel in Las Vegas, where Abbot persuades Noel to reconcile with Liam and continue the tour in Minneapolis.

1995: The Cricket Bat

While working on Oasis's second album, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, Liam comes back to the studio after spending the day at the pub with a group of fellow partiers, much to the annoyance of Noel, who has been diligently recording. Noel angrily tells them to leave, sparking an argument that culminates in Noel hitting his younger brother on the head with a cricket bat; which was later auctioned off.

1995: The "Wibbling Rivalry" Interview:

If you need a masterclass in sibling rivalry, look no further than the “Wibbling Rivalry” interview. Taped in 1994 but released in 1995, this 14-minute audio captures Noel and Liam trading insults in a heated argument. Liam calls Noel a "potato," while Noel retaliates by calling Liam a "fucking idiot." The interview became infamous, offering fans an unfiltered look at the tension simmering just beneath the surface of Oasis's success.

1996: Liam Insults Noel on MTV:

By 1996, Oasis was riding high on the success of (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, but the Gallagher feud was still going strong. During an MTV interview, Liam mocked Noel’s lyrics, particularly the line “You’re my wonderwall,” quipping, "I’m not singing that shit, you sing it." This public diss added more fuel to the fire, highlighting Liam’s growing disdain for Noel’s creative control over the band.

2000: Liam Suggests Noel Isn’t the Real Father:

In one of the more personal and cruel moments of their feud, Liam took a swipe at Noel’s family life. During an interview, he suggested that Noel’s daughter Anais might not be his biological child. The comment was a low blow, even by Gallagher standards, and it caused a significant rift between the brothers. It was a stark reminder that their feud wasn't just professional—it was deeply personal.

2005: "He’s a Fucking Idiot":

Oasis was still making music in 2005, but the Gallagher feud showed no signs of cooling down. During an interview, Noel lashed out at Liam, calling him a "fucking idiot" after Liam publicly criticized the band’s album Don’t Believe the Truth. Noel’s frustration was evident, and the insult became yet another chapter in their ongoing war of words.

2009: Liam Calls Noel a "Control Freak":

As Oasis teetered on the brink of collapse, Liam made his feelings about Noel’s leadership style crystal clear. In interviews leading up to the band’s split, Liam described Noel as a control freak who was "always moaning about something." The comment was one of many that hinted at the growing tension within the band, foreshadowing the eventual breakup.

2009: The Paris Backstage Fight:

The moment that brought Oasis to an end happened backstage at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. What began as a typical argument escalated quickly, with Liam reportedly swinging a guitar at Noel “like an axe murderer,” according to Noel’s later recounting of the event. Noel walked out, effectively ending the band, and later remarked, “It is with some sadness and great relief that I quit Oasis tonight.” It was the final, brutal act in a long history of sibling strife.

2016: "Sad Fuck" Tweets:

FUCK OASIS

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 24, 2016

The feud didn’t end with Oasis. Liam took to Twitter in 2016 to air his grievances about Noel refusing to participate in an Oasis reunion, labeling him a "sad fuck" multiple times. These tweets became iconic among fans, adding a new chapter to the brothers’ public spat and proving that even years after the band’s breakup, the bad blood was still very much alive.

2017: "He’s a Potato":

Potato pic.twitter.com/WCtOjIrXR5

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 24, 2016

Liam has never been one to mince words, and his now-legendary insult, calling Noel a "potato," became a viral sensation during his solo tour in 2017. The nickname stuck, with fans running with it across social media, and it remains one of the most bizarre yet memorable moments in the Gallagher brothers’ ongoing feud.

2019: Liam Accuses Noel of Killing Oasis:

In interviews promoting his solo work, Liam didn’t hold back in blaming Noel for the demise of Oasis. He frequently referred to Noel as selfish and accused him of being the reason the band couldn’t continue. These interviews reignited the public interest in their feud and kept the flame of their rivalry burning bright.

The idea of a reunion seemed like a distant dream—until now. In a plot twist that nobody saw coming, Noel and Liam have decided to bury the hatchet and get the band back together. The announcement was made with all the drama you'd expect from Oasis: cryptic Instagram posts, a spike in streams of their classic hits, and rumors swirling about what brought the brothers back to the table. As it turns out, the 30th anniversary of Definitely Maybe was the perfect excuse to reignite the Oasis flame.

Of course, this wouldn’t be an Oasis reunion without a touch of their signature swagger. In true Gallagher fashion, Noel teased the news with a cryptic tweet: "The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised." Fans went wild, and tickets for their 2025 tour are already predicted to sell out faster than you can say "Champagne Supernova."

But while the excitement is palpable, some are cautiously optimistic. Can Noel and Liam really keep it together long enough to complete a tour? Or will old habits die hard, leading to another infamous blow-up? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: when Oasis hits the stage again, it’s going to be nothing short of epic​.