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Featured Artist: Noel Gallagher
In the mid-'90s, Noel Gallagher received much press -- most of it negative -- for his candid admiration of his own songwriting abilities. However, Gallagher's braggadocio can be viewed as having merit considering the worldwide success and critical acclaim of his band, Oasis. Gallagher was born on May 29, 1967, in Longsight, Manchester, England. At the age of 13, Gallagher began teaching himself how to play guitar, imitating the riffs of his favorite songs. While working for a building...
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Gallagher Ailing, Oasis Postpones More Shows
Oasis has postponed three additional shows in the wake of injuries suffered by guitarist Noel Gallagher during a Sept. 7 onstage attack in Toronto.
September 23, 2008
Gallagher Still Ailing, Oasis Scraps NYC Show
Oasis has canceled its show tomorrow (Sept. 12) at New York's Terminal 5, in the wake of guitarist Noel Gallagher being attacked onstage Sunday in Toronto.
September 11, 2008
Oasis Sings From Its 'Soul' On New Album
Oasis' new album, "Dig Out Your Soul," has been penciled in for an Oct. 7 release via Big Brother Records. The first single will be "The Shock of the Lightning."
June 24, 2008
Noel Gallagher Attacked Onstage In Toronto
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher was assaulted onstage last night (Sept. 7) during the band's headlining set at Toronto's Virgin Festival on Toronto Island Park.
September 08, 2008
Soul Survivors
Oasis gets back to its stripped-down rock roots on "Dig Out Your Soul," due this week via Big Brother/Warner Bros. in the United States. The 11-track set is led by the strident rocker "The Shock of...
October 05, 2008
Oasis Rocks Loudly, Proudly On New Album
Oasis gets back to its stripped-down rock roots on "Dig Out Your Soul," due Oct. 7 via Big Brother/Warner Bros. in the United States.
August 20, 2008
Memory Lives On For Led Zep Comeback
Last night's (Dec. 10) Led Zeppelin comeback concert has now moved into memory for the chosen few who attended. A Billboard roundup of executive attendees suggests the performance certainly lived up...
December 11, 2007
The Billboard Q&A: Pete Townshend
On the occasion the Nov. 3 premiere of the official Who documentary "Amazing Journey" (and its DVD release three days later) the band's guitarist/songwriter Pete Townshend shared his thoughts with...
October 31, 2007
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Sony/ATV Signs Wayne Wilkins To Worldwide Deal
Sony/ATV continues to expand its roster with the signing of songwriter/producer Wayne Wilkins to an exclusive worldwide co-publishing agreement. The U.K.-born Wilkins has penned songs for Beyonce and Natasha Bedingfield as well as newcomers Leona Lewis and Shontelle.
MySpace Aims Ad Service at Bands
MySpace will announce today that its MyAds program is available to the public. One group MySpace is aggressively targeting the service towards is bands, which will be able to create their own banner ads and then select which MySpace users will see the ads based on the users' listed interests.
UMG's Morris Renews Contract, Hires Flom
Universal Music Group chairman/CEO Doug Morris has signed a new long-term deal to lead the world's largest record label. Additionally, former Atlantic and Capitol top executive Jason Flom is nearly finished with negotiations that would bring him into the UMG fold.
Popkomm Numbers Down
Popkomm will revert to a September timeslot in 2009 after attendance at this year's trade fair fell.
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