Gallagher was born in Manchester to Irish immigrant parents and faced a challenging childhood marked by family instability.
In 2017, he received the MTV Europe Music Award for Global Icon, recognizing his impact on music.
Liam has been married twice and has three children, including a daughter he met for the first time in 2018.
Biography
Early Life
William John Paul Gallagher, known as Liam Gallagher, was born on September 21, 1972, in the Longsight area of Manchester, England, to Irish immigrant parents. He grew up in a challenging environment, with his family moving several times during his childhood. Liam was the youngest of three siblings, sharing a room with his brother Noel. His early life was marked by his parents' tumultuous relationship, leading to their divorce when Liam was just 14. Despite a rough upbringing, he showed little interest in music until his teenage years, when he began to explore his artistic side.
Career
Liam's music career took off in 1991 when he joined the band The Rain, which later evolved into Oasis. As the lead singer and co-founder, he played a pivotal role in the band's success, particularly with their debut album "Definitely Maybe," released in 1994, which became the fastest-selling British debut album of all time. Oasis became a defining band of the Britpop era, with Liam's distinctive vocal style and charismatic stage presence earning him a reputation as one of the most recognizable figures in British rock music. After Oasis disbanded in 2009, he formed Beady Eye and later embarked on a successful solo career, releasing albums such as "As You Were" and "Why Me? Why Not."
Personal Life
Liam's personal life has been as colorful as his music career. He has been married twice, first to actress Patsy Kensit and later to Nicole Appleton, with whom he has two sons. His relationships have often attracted media attention, particularly due to his high-profile affairs and public disputes. Despite his tumultuous personal life, Liam has expressed a desire to maintain a relationship with his children, including a daughter he met later in life. His outspoken personality and candid views on various topics have made him a controversial yet beloved figure in the music industry.
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Discography
Liam Gallagher John Squire2024
- 1.Raise Your Hands4:20
- 2.Mars to Liverpool3:40
- 3.One Day at a Time3:43
- 4.I'm a Wheel3:46
- 5.Just Another Rainbow5:36
- 6.Love You Forever3:35
- 7.Make It Up as You Go Along2:11
- 8.You're Not the Only One3:56
- 9.I'm So Bored4:46
- 10.Mother Nature's Song4:07
- 11.Just Another Rainbow (Demo)5:48
- 12.Make It Up as You Go Along (Demo)2:13
- 13.You're Not the Only One (Demo)4:09
Knebworth 222023
- 1.Hello (Live From Knebworth 22)3:32
- 2.Rock ‘n’ Roll Star (Live From Knebworth 22)4:49
- 3.Wall Of Glass (Live From Knebworth 22)3:41
- 4.Shockwave (Live From Knebworth 22)3:37
- 5.Everything’s Electric (Live From Knebworth 22)3:46
- 6.Roll It Over (Live From Knebworth 22)6:08
- 7.Slide Away (Live From Knebworth 22)6:02
- 8.More Power (Live From Knebworth 22)4:57
- 9.C’mon You Know (Live From Knebworth 22)5:09
- 10.The River (Live From Knebworth 22)3:23
- 11.Once (Live From Knebworth 22)3:56
- 12.Cigarettes & Alcohol (Live From Knebworth 22)4:01
- 13.Some Might Say (Live From Knebworth 22)5:11
- 14.Supersonic (Live From Knebworth 22)5:01
- 15.Wonderwall (Live From Knebworth 22)4:40
- 16.Champagne Supernova (Live From Knebworth 22)8:28
C′mon You Know2022
- 1.More Power
- 2.Diamond in the Dark
- 3.Don't Go Halfway
- 4.C'mon You Know
- 5.Too Good for Giving Up
- 6.It Was Not Meant to Be
- 7.Everything's Electric
- 8.World's in Need
- 9.Moscow Rules
- 10.I'm Free
- 11.Better Days
- 12.Oh Sweet Children
- 13.The Joker
- 14.Wave
- 15.Bless You
- 16.More Power4:23
- 17.Diamond in the Dark3:25
- 18.Don't Go Halfway3:22
- 19.C'mon You Know5:08
- 20.Too Good for Giving Up4:03
- 21.It Was Not Meant to Be3:35
- 22.Everything's Electric3:37
- 23.World's in Need3:37
- 24.Moscow Rules3:35
- 25.I'm Free3:00
- 26.Better Days4:20
- 27.Oh Sweet Children3:14
- 28.The Joker3:27
- 29.Wave3:17
- 30.Bless You3:32
Down by the River Thames2022
- 1.Hello3:09
- 2.Wall of Glass3:37
- 3.Halo4:08
- 4.Shockwave3:29
- 5.Columbia4:43
- 6.Fade Away4:12
- 7.Why Me? Why Not.3:33
- 8.Greedy Soul3:47
- 9.The River3:16
- 10.Once3:33
- 11.Morning Glory4:25
- 12.Cigarettes & Alcohol4:13
- 13.Headshrinker4:48
- 14.Supersonic4:57
- 15.Champagne Supernova3:59
- 16.All You′re Dreaming Of3:36
MTV Unplugged2020
- 1.Wall of Glass (MTV unplugged live at Hull City Hall)4:09
- 2.Some Might Say (MTV unplugged live at Hull City Hall)4:57
- 3.Now That I’ve Found You (MTV unplugged live at Hull City Hall)3:30
- 4.One of Us (MTV unplugged live at Hull City Hall)3:33
- 5.Stand by Me (MTV unplugged live at Hull City Hall)5:57
- 6.Sad Song (MTV unplugged live at Hull City Hall)4:30
- 7.Cast No Shadow (MTV unplugged live at Hull City Hall)5:05
- 8.Once (MTV unplugged live at Hull City Hall)3:56
- 9.Gone (MTV unplugged live at Hull City Hall)3:54
- 10.Champagne Supernova (MTV unplugged live at Hull City Hall)3:59
Why Me? Why Not.2019
- 1.Shockwave3:31
- 2.One of Us3:25
- 3.Once3:34
- 4.Now That I’ve Found You3:21
- 5.Halo3:59
- 6.Why Me? Why Not.3:39
- 7.Be Still3:00
- 8.Alright Now3:48
- 9.Meadow4:06
- 10.The River3:29
- 11.Gone3:46
As You Were2017
- 1.Wall of Glass3:43
- 2.Bold3:59
- 3.Greedy Soul3:34
- 4.Paper Crown3:28
- 5.For What It’s Worth4:11
- 6.When I’m in Need4:18
- 7.You Better Run3:24
- 8.I Get By3:09
- 9.Chinatown3:20
- 10.Come Back to Me3:21
- 11.Universal Gleam4:07
- 12.I’ve All I Need4:09
Everything’s Electric2022
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C′mon You Know2022
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Better Days2022
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All You’re Dreaming Of…2020
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Shockwave2019
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The River2019
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Once2019
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One of Us2019
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Now That I've Found You2019
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I’ve All I Need2018
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Wall of Glass2017
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Chinatown2017
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For What It’s Worth2017
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Greedy Soul2017
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Scorpio Rising2002
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Going Underground1999
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Diamond In The Dark2022
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Acoustic Sessions2020
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Label
- Record label
- Creation Records
- Record label
- Epic Records
- Record label
- Big Brother Recordings
- Record label
- Beady Eye Recordings
Achievements
- Award
- MTV Europe Music Award for Global Icon
Groups
- Oasislead vocals, original · 2025current
- Beady Eyecurrent
- Oasislead vocals, original · 1991–2009
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Identifiers & aliases
William John Paul Gallagher is an English singer and songwriter who is the lead singer and co-founder of the rock band Oasis. Gallagher fronted Beady Eye, an offshoot of Oasis, between 2009 and 2014, before starting a solo career in 2017. One of the most recognisable figures in British rock music, he is noted for his distinctive vocal style and outspoken personality.
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