Best Gigs The Rockbrat’s Seen ? Beady Eye: Tokyo, Japan – Mon 12 September 2011

Who: Beady Eye Where: Zepp Tokyo, Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan When: Mon 12 September 2011 The Gallagher’s have been a part of the Rockbrat world for so long, they’re like family. The last time I’d seen Liam and Co live was in the snowy setting of Sapporo in early 2009. But here I am a [...]

What’s The Rockbrat Listening To Today ? BEADY EYE – DIFFERENT GEAR, STILL SPEEDING

UK rock outfit Beady Eye. Essentially Oasis minus Noel right ? Well the guys in Beady Eye might very well be standing in in the shadow of a giant but they sure as hell ain’t looking back, rather – if this album is anything to go by – they’re surging ahead on their own terms. [...]

Rockbrat News Flash: Beady Eye Hit The Road

It’s comforting to know that the boys from Oasis are still out and about, albeit under the guise of Beady Eye and without Noelly G. They are hitting the road in the UK and Europe from March and have just announced live dates for Japan in May. Lock in Mr Rockbrat. A club tour as [...]

What’s The Rockbrat Listening To Today ? Oasis – 2nd Night In a Shithole – Wembley 22.7.2000

For those not aware of Oasis history – this show at Wembley has achieved legendary status, chiefly because Liam is as pissed as a parrot. Things were not going all that great for the boys on the ‘Standing On The Shoulder of Giants’ Tour – with Noel walking out mid-tour after a brotherly fight – and [...]

Lifting The Lid On The Rockbrat Treasure Chest: Oasis ‘What’s The Story’ CD with Noel’s Head

This album went to number one in many countries and sold millions. It’s a freakin classic filled with anthems. Hard to believe it’s now 15 years old. Most of the albums came with a standard silver disc. However some of the discs themselves feature a photograph of the back of Noel Gallagher’s head. Story goes [...]

What’s The Rockbrat Listening To Today ? Beady Eye: ‘Bring The Light’

Not sure I can answer Cowboy Col’s question to his ‘Who Will Save Australian Rock n Roll‘ ? post, but with the debut release yesterday from new outfit Beady Eye – I know who can save the sorry situation in the UK. Beady Eye are essentially Oasis minus Noel – and their first single ‘Bring [...]

Rockbrat Wonders: Why Noel and Liam Gallagher Cannot Resolve Their Differences ?

Oasis are a giant beast – bigger than maybe the Gallagher brothers themselves, or so I thought. I was sure that they would carry on in some form much like the Stones. But when big brother Noel walked out on the band for what seems like the final time one year ago – he effectively [...]

Rockbrat Wonders: About Oasis and the Japan Music Press

Just back from Japan with a bunch of Oasis collectables packed in the suit case. I thought I would make an update on the previous Oasis-Japan post as it never ceases to amaze me just how much the boys are adored over there. Whilst driving, I heard ‘Lyla’, ‘Let There Be Love’ and ‘Falling Down’ [...]

Best Gigs The Rockbrat’s Seen ? Oasis – Sapporo, Japan (2009)

  Who: Oasis When: Makomanai Ice Arena – Sapporo, Japan – 22 March 2009  With Noel and Liam gone their separate ways – it would appear unlikely that Oasis will ever re-unite.  It would now appear then, that a snowy and wintry Sunday evening – in Sapporo, Japan of all places – will be the final [...]

Rockbrat Wonders: About The Oasis Australian Tour That Never Was

Back in 1996, the boys were locked in for an Aussie tour and the Rockbrat was all set to go. It never happened. They eventually toured Oz in 1998. Here is a rare advert for the Melbourne show.