Oasis Tribute To ‘Uncle George’

Oasis stars Noel and Liam Gallagher were grieving for a close relative when they made their UK live comeback by playing in Liverpool.

The rockers performed their second gig at the city’s ECHO arena on Wednesday night, just hours after attending their uncle’s funeral.

The Mancunian brothers paid tribute by dedicating their 1990s hit Morning Glory, from the band’s second album of the same name.

Dressed in a red leather jacket and skinny jeans, frontman Liam told the packed audience: “This is for Uncle George”, before launching into the song.

It has been a difficult time for the rock icons, who kicked off their 18-date Dig Out Your Soul tour in Liverpool on Tuesday.

The original date, at Cornwall’s Eden Project, was cancelled after singer-songwriter Noel was knocked over by a crazed fan while playing in Toronto last month.

Noel’s three fractured ribs left him virtually immobile throughout the 1hr 40min sets on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Gallagher brothers refused to cancel their rescheduled concert and the band, which also includes Wirral-born drummer Chris Sharrock, did not disappoint fans.

Concert-goers include Liverpool bands The Zutons and Shack, La’s and Cast singer John Power and Andrew Loog Oldham, the manager and producer of the Rolling Stones.

Boxer Ricky Hatton announced them on stage on Tuesday, when they were joined by new support act The Sixteen Tonnes.

Liverpool singer and guitarist Danny Roberts, from The Sixteen Tonnes, said: “It was mad, because we had never played to more than a few people before Noel asked us if we wanted to support them. It was amazing.

“Noel hadn’t seen us play before but he said he enjoyed it. Liam buzzed off it and Chris kept coming over to us after the show saying he thought we were great.”

An intimate after-party for friends and family was held at the arena.

A spokesman for the band said: “We can confirm both Liam and Noel attended the funeral of their uncle on Wednesday and dedicated a song to him on stage.”

Source: www.liverpoolecho.co.uk