Noel Gallagher Claims Oasis Are As Big As The Rolling Stones
November 29, 2008 by Dave Parrack
Noel Gallagher has never been short of a thing or two to say, some of which are intelligent, well-meaning things, and others which aren’t quite as sensible. On this occasion, what he’s said in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine has to be filed in the latter section.
As part of an interview discussing topics as diverse as Ryan Adams, the Toronto attack, and drugs, Gallagher claimed that Oasis are now as big as The Rolling Stones, a British band known and respected the world over, and who can still sell out massive stadiums, despite all being over the age of 60.
He said:
“Everybody knows who we are. You have to see us in league with the Rolling Stones now. Everybody’s heard of the Stones, everybody knows what they sound like, everybody knows what they do. You either go because you like it or you don’t. It’s easy.”
I can see Gallagher’s point but can’t really agree. Oasis are a brilliant band, and like The Rolling Stones have had a mixed career full of huge hits and a lot of middling, average songs. The two bands also had their best days very early on, and both aren’t likely to ever hit those dizzying heights again at this stage of their careers.
But, The Rolling Stones are, and always will be, a bigger band than Oasis. Sorry Noel but you know it’s true. I can’t see Oasis still going strong in 30 years time, whereas the way things are going, Mick Jagger and company will still be touring in their 90s.
Thankfully, I’m not alone with in that opinion, as the brilliantly comical, and at times harsh, comments on the NME story prove.
[Photo Source: From Newscom with permission]
Yeah…we’ll see how many albums Oasis have and how much they are touring when they are in their 60’s.
Yuck!!! How dare him to condescend The Rolling Stone to their level..
Noel’s a big thinker. Thoughts too big for his britches? Will it be the stage or the rocking chair in the future? Honey, time will tell, time will tell.