Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis
Noel and Liam
The famous Manchester band, Oasis have lost yet another member. However, this time it's the band's main guitarist and songwriter, Noel Gallagher.
Noel wrote on Oasis' official website: "It's with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer."
"Apologies to all the people who bought tickets for the shows in Paris, Konstanz and Milan."
Noel and brother Liam have been having feuds ever since the start of Oasis, but recently Liam has said that they "don't really have a relationship" and the only time they speak is on stage.
Oasis canceled a gig at the Paris Rock en Seine festival minutes before they were supposed to go on.
A witness said, "It all kicked off after a few jibes were thrown back and forward between them. It got totally out of hand very quickly and all the pent-up anger just exploded."
"Noel has been so mild-mannered and above it all, but everyone has a breaking point. The fight was split up quickly but Liam smashed up one of Noel's guitars to make his point."
"That was it. The last act of anger that Noel could put up with. He just doesn't need the hassle any more."
However, Liam insisted to friends last night that he would keep Oasis going, even without Noel. A spokesman said: "We are all just so sad that it has come to an end."
Later on, Noel explained on the Oasis website why he left the band: "Dearly beloved, it is with a heavy heart and a sad face that I say this to you this morning," he wrote.
"As of last Friday, August 28, I have been forced to leave the Manchester rock 'n' roll pop group Oasis.
The details are not important and of too great a number to list. But I feel you have the right to know that the level of verbal and violent intimidation towards me, my family, friends and comrades has become intolerable. And the lack of support and understanding from my management and bandmates has left me with no other option than to get me cape and seek pastures new.
I would like firstly to offer my apologies to them kids in Paris who'd paid money and waited all day to see us only to be let down AGAIN by the band. Apologies are probably not enough, I know, but I'm afraid it's all I've got.
While I'm on the subject, I'd like to say [sorry] to the good people of V Festival that experienced the same thing. Again, I can only apologise - although I don't know why, it was nothing to do with me. I was match-fit and ready to be brilliant. Alas, other people in the group weren't up to it.
In closing I would like to thank all the Oasis fans, all over the world. The last 18 years have been truly, truly amazing (and I hate that word, but today is the one time I'll deem it appropriate). A dream come true. I take with me glorious memories.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a family and a football team to indulge. I'll see you somewhere down the road. It's been a fuckin' pleasure."
