Noel Gallagher Vows To Stay In Concert Comfort Zone With X-Rated Rant
Tuesday, 09 August 2011
Written by Elliott Batte
Noel Gallagher took a page out of his brother’s book today as he went on a foul-mouthed rant at those who suggested he play intimate venues with his new band Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – telling them “No, fuck off.”
After his split from Oasis, the guitarist and vocalist had been writing songs for a potential new band, which he has since formed. The band will release their debut album this October, and have scheduled three dates for same month. But ahead of shows in theatres and smaller venues, which is a long way-away from Oasis’ typical stadium-filling tours, Gallagher revealed that he has “no fucking intention” of stepping outside of his comfort zone that stops him getting up close and personal with fans in the audience.
“I was in a band, right?” Gallagher told the Rolling Stone. “And I left. And then I wrote some songs. I had a lot of songs left over from the band. And then I wrote some other songs. And after a couple of years sitting 'round the house, I had a baby. Moved house. My wife decided it was time for me to do something because I was annoying her.
“I've been playing stadiums for the past 10 years; the only time I set foot in a theatre is to go see a fucking play. So it's going to be a lot more smaller and I am kind of trepidatious about it. I've got to see it.”
And when Rolling Stones reporter Andy Greene suggested that the smaller venues would be a ‘nice change’ to play at, the Mancunian got rather angry.
“No, fuck off!” Gallagher stormed. “No, I don't want to see anybody's face. I don't want anybody to fucking talk to me between the songs. I don't want to fucking sign anything for anybody.
“I'm used to people being a mile away. That suits me. It's more nerve-wracking playing in front of people who are two feet away from me.
“People keep saying, 'Oh, it'll be great to get out of your comfort zone.' Its like, 'Fuck you!' Get out of your fucking comfort zone! It fucking took me 20 years to build a comfort zone. I have no fucking intention of stepping outside of mine. Not for no fucker.
“That's fucking gone! Fucking comfort zone bastard. I'm in the process of building another one and believe you me; I won't be stepping outside of this one.”
So, who’s going to be the brave soul who attends Noel’s gig in the Olympia Theatre and talks to him between songs? Perhaps ask him to sign something for you? If you want to be the one (or you’re just a fan of Noel), check below for ticket details.
Noel Gallagher UK & Ireland Tour Dates are as follows:
Sun October 23rd 2011 - Olympia Theatre, Dublin
Thu October 27th 2011 - Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Sat October 29th 2011 - HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London
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