Noel Gallagher: 'We're In The Same League As The Rolling Stones'

Oasis leader Noel Gallagher has said his band are in the same league as The Rolling Stones now.

The guitarist made the admission during the band's current US tour.

"Everybody knows who we are. You have to see us in league with The Rolling Stones now," he declared. "Everybody's heard of the Stones, everybody knows what they sound like, everybody knows what they do. You either go because you like it or you don't. It's easy."

Gallagher also praised Ryan Adams, who is currently support Oasis in the US.

He told Rolling Stone: "I've got a lot of respect for the man. He's a great guitar player.

"He's a little eccentric. He wears stripy socks and platform shoes, but not everybody's perfect. I wouldn't be on tour with him if I didn't like him."

Thanks for the report to Nme.com.

Comments

[GuilT]

I was filled with primal rage when I heard this blasphemous bs, I wanted to knock his teeth to the back of his throat. This is the kind of guy who sucks himself off cuz no one is good enough for him. Did this numbnut seriously compare his beatle clone band to THE STONES?!!!

[Wesseem]

GuilT wrote:

I was filled with primal rage when I heard this blasphemous bs, I wanted to knock his teeth to the back of his throat. This is the kind of guy who sucks himself off cuz no one is good enough for him. Did this numbnut seriously compare his beatle clone band to THE STONES?!!!

in what way do these guys sound anything like the beatles. the beatles suck so bad. anyways yea...this guy is really f0cking arrogant.

[BonezShaker]

Ryan Adams rock !

[Fly-swatter]

arrogant twat!

tehy are not that good if you ask me...all he does is play chords and liam has that annoying machester, whiney accent...and once more all of their songs sound exactly the same and have done for years!

britpop is dead and i spit on it's grave!

[SlashFan810]

pfff good band but please.

[MXFNCK]

hahaha he wishes

[Zyrnis]

Man, I hate this guy.. But i Couldn't say that about his music ^^

[thoriswar]

omg and this tosser wonders why some dude pushed him off stage it must have ****ed his brain up to make him think his music is as good as the stones this is an outrage but i do have to say the stones died after the 70's anything after that sucked ass kill all of oasis that's what i say!! the day the revolution comes they will be the first one against the wall

[sebbsmith]

He sure knows how to crack a joke.

[STPilots17]

He's not stating that they are better or their songs are better than the Stones. All they are saying is they are recognized just as much as the Stones anymore, which obviously they are because everybody has an opinion about them.

[Spankyx2]

Whatever, Noel's a jackass, But lets also face it, if he is willing to compare his band to the most over rated, over paid, completely useless band ever to walk his earth, the rolling stones.

[KB22]

tour for about 500 more years, then maybe.

[Ixthyx]

Bah, the Gallaghers are just attention sluts who will say anything for a headline. You think it doesn't occur to him that comparing his band to the Stones will piss people off? Especially after the infamous Beatles comment.

And in no way is this band a Beatles clone. An inbred redneck step cousin, maybe, but the word clone connotes equality. Twats they might be, but the Gallaghers are no Lennon/McCartney. Hell, I'll take Ringo's Don't Pass Me By over Champaign Supernova any god damned day of the week.

[Tire Me.]

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[mlukeroberts222]

Really? Oasis=The Stones? Total bullsh*t...that's why I've always felt they were a joke. What a stupid ****.

[stubsywubsy]

I agree with him Oasis have been consistent in writing great and popular music in recent years when most other bands have just faded out, i think this gives them a right to say that there in the same league as the stones.

[Black Star]

Ixthyx wrote:

Bah, the Gallaghers are just attention sluts who will say anything for a headline. You think it doesn't occur to him that comparing his band to the Stones will piss people off? Especially after the infamous Beatles comment.

And in no way is this band a Beatles clone. An inbred redneck step cousin, maybe, but the word clone connotes equality. Twats they might be, but the Gallaghers are no Lennon/McCartney. Hell, I'll take Ringo's Don't Pass Me By over Champaign Supernova any god damned day of the week.

Noel is the main culprit. Sure, Liam has had his controversies, but nothing that most other rock stars haven't done. If you call Liam an "attention slut", you must also lump 90% of rock stars in there.

[Black Star]

Also, I'll go as far as saying Oasis > The Stones. Honestly, what good music have the Stones produced in the last 20 years? The Stones were good in their prime, but not as good as everybody makes them out to be.

[David_Bowie=GOD]

hes an arrogant prick

not everybody has heard of oasis believe it or not

pretty sure everyone has heard of the stones though so he is not on the same league as them, probably never will either.

also Radiohead>>>>>Oasis

[Sleazeball]

Shame Oasis went downhill after their first album. You can't even compare Liam to Mick Jagger - Mick had charisma, a better voice and he actually has a personality. Plus he doesn't stand there droning under a mic, Mick's all over the stage even after 60!

And it's not like Noel's a virtuoso either, or even a particularly influentual guitarist, and stands nothing compared to Keith Richards.

[de-fexxx666]

Keep dreaming Gally. Maybe in 20 more years if anyone still gives a shit about you, then you can say that.

[MasterMaster!!]

he makes me laugh

[HEXAGRAM66]

blasphemous!! More like the same leauge as the stone roses!!

[metal_man12]

I dont know what oasis sounds like and im a music shark...

[ajmoore21]

I love noel so much =]

[aebers79]

he's hilarious

[mercurymay]

hahaha this made me LOL. i'd rather sing "Karma Chameleon" by the effing Culture Club than the bullshit overplayed "Wonderwall"

[Entropy]

Who's this guy? I've never heard of him.

[basscrue]

I tried to read the interview with in in Guitar World, but I don't like people who think their shit does not stink. To say your in the same league as the Stones, when it's not even the same sport. And I agree with Weesseem the Fab Four are lame. Paul, John, George, and Ringo I feel were all better as solo artist. I just don't get the Beatles.

[Sonny_sam]

That's another one to add to my list of reasons to hate Noel Gallagher. To be honest I'm glad that guy pushed him over earlier this year, I just wish he'd fallen onto a knife.

[Shabalaba]

I think they are extremely talented song writers, ego yeah but i think he just meant they are in the same league as the Stones in the way that Oasis is one of the biggest groups ever, which they are. Totally different bands and ofc the stones are bigger but Oasis got big for a reason

[jplay5]

honestly, i know two songs by oasis

[Tyler Durden]

Radiohead > Oasis

the end

[kill it]

oh yeah, and i'm in the same league as jimi hendrix.

[SabbathStoner]

These beatles wannabes are nowhere near the Stones....

[MurrayAberdeen]

**** oasis. **** noel gallagher. if he thinks oasis are even half as good as rolling stones then he can go die in a hole. rolling stones are rock legends and oasis are indie shit.
enough said.

[Zangetsu 101]

Oasis? Ain't that the lousy wannabee Britpop turned wannabe Beatles band that everyone got fed up of 10 years ago?

I don't even like the Stones, heck I can't stand them but I still tolerate them. This... this is is just ridiculous.

[Ponyexpress]

no one in todays music industry is on the stones level because is'nt as popular as the stones were i did'nt even know who Norl was until i read this i knew oasis but i didnt know the guys name was Noel anyways most classic rock bands like the Rolling stones, hendrix, the beatles, and Led Zeppelin were more popular then i think any band will ever be again.

[doctorj]

HEXAGRAM66 wrote:

blasphemous!! More like the same leauge as the stone roses!!

Wouldn't even go that far. The Stone Roses are way better. Oasis owe so much to them anyway.

When he mentions "the same league as The Rolling Stones" he seems to be referring to the amount of recognition that the band get. Like it or not, they are incredibly well known and in that respect his comment is fairly valid.

If, however, he compares the quality of Oasis' output to that of the Stones then he is completely wrong. I don't really like anything the Stones have made since the mid-seventies, but I like them more than I like Oasis' records.

And please...stop calling them Beatles clones. They'll never get anywhere near that level of greatness.

[korinaflyingv]

That's fair enough, I never liked the Rolling Stones either.

[nds711d]

Why some of you keep saying the beatles suck? the quite obviously do not. anyways, oasis is no where near the rolling stones, hell soundgarden is better then oasis. at least they did their own thing unlike the beatle wannabe oasis. and thats complete bs about how everyone knows them because i didnt till a few years ago and i know a whole lot of people who still probably have no idea about this crappy clone band.

[gallagher2006]

/facepalm. Guys, Noel Gallagher is no better than a simple net troll. He uses the media to spark conroversy and it gives his band a little bit of gained limelight, but the fact remains. They had 2 good albums and have tried to recreate them every 2 years for the past 15

[Tulkas]

He's also said that they were better than the Beatles.

Even if you were you can't SAY that!

He simply has too high of an opinion of how good they sound. Oasis is a good band, but they're obviously not even in the same sport as the Stones..... call me in 30 years boys.

[Disciple666]

Noel is a **** and Oasis are one of the most overrated bands ever.

[Philip_pepper]

HAHAHAHAHA!

Someone should push him off a stage!

Oh wait...

[CaptAwesome15]

I love Oasis, but Noel needs to learn to keep his ****ing mouth shut.

[JesterShred]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! THIS IS THE SAME GUY WHO SAID HE WAS AS GOOD AS THE BEATLES!!! what a **** up man, yes, oasis is a pretty well known band, but let me put it this way, if the stones said today that they were going to play a show tomorrow, it would be sold out by then, oasis can't sell out a show now to save their lives... literally. besides, i'm at work at the moment, (i work in a hospital) and i just asked around... 5 out of ten people had heard of Oasis, but hey, 10/10 said they knew exactly who the stones were, and could even sing a song... ALL 10! different ages, different sexes, so this guys full of shit.

[Noah1982]

If I were Ryan Adams I would be pranking this tool the whole tour!

[jmilli2]

All you guys having a go at him need to actually learn how to read. He never said they were as good as the Rolling Stones. He was saying that everybody knows who Oasis are and what they sound like - just like everybody knows who the Rolling Stones are and what they sound like.

[red star]

jesus christ, oasis is no where near the same level of fame as the rolling stones. the rolling stones is known by young and old people alike and rolling stones apparel is sold everywhere including places that have nothing to do with music like wal-mart. even people who never listen to rock music or pay attention to rock media at all know who the rolling stones are. the same can't be said for oasis, whose two songs wonderwall and champagne supernova are probably more well known then the band itself. they're a limewire band, half the people who buy or download their music are probably just going for those two songs. people trying to defend noel's comment are fighting an uphill battle here, i can't see how anyone can defend this douche.

[JesterShred]

like i said, you can tell me all you want that it's not about his music, but i'm still asking, and the stones are still winning... proof... a hospital is one of the most diverse places anywhere, and i'm even asking patients...

[JesterShred]

Oh yeah, and when was the last time you saw some dude wearing an oasis shirt... i guarantee you i can stand up now, and it will only take me 15 minutes to find someone in this hospital with a rolling stones shirt on, and there probably isn't a shirt with the word OASIS on it within a mile...

[PedophilePriest]

Proud to say I never bought any of their Beatles rip-off records. They have been, are, and always will be *******s.

[pyritmann]

i think ive only ever heard wonderwall by oasis, this guy isnt very cool thou for sure.. ive seen more interviews of oasis then ive heard songs.

[Valensi2202]

the verve > oasis

[kryzay311]

no. you aren't.

[chuckflan333]

I wish we could hear the tone in his voice when he said this..the media makes everything much worse than it's intended.

Take John Lennon's "Jesus" comment for example. He meant nothing by it, yet the media made a huge ****ing deal about it.

[alex73191]

off course radiohead is better...

oh wait, wrong thread

[Patrick L]

I officially nominate him for biggest douche bag in the universe.

[WhereArtEsteban]

Hhahahah You can always count on the boys from Oasis to be completely arrogant douche bags while making...decent music.

[VoodooChild15]

A.) If anyone still thinks Noel does this stuff for any reason other than to push people's buttons, you're a fool.

B.) The Stones haven't done anything worthwhile in like twenty five years.

[metal@hart11]

Rolling Stones = Largest income grossing band in history
Oasis = Wannabes

Let the fans decide you douche.

[kaptink]

He didn't say his band where as good as the stones he said that people know what to expect from both band, a more than fair point.

the haters here are just being arrogant and presumptuous themselves. jumping to a conclusion before reading what he said making them on the same level of dick-ness as Gallagher at his worst.

[Whit_f-ing_ROX]

terrible band. terrible guy

[s-o-u-l-f-l-y]

My Friend's Uncle is Keith Richards! And yes he is stinking rich!

[Ricky4635]

Oasis is a good band but, they are so full of themselves. They are Beatle Clones. He has also said before, "The beatles were bigger than Jesus and we are bigger than the beatles." Or something like that. They are good but, not nearly that good.

[Metallicam]

Personally, I like Oasis better than the Stones, but they still have a way to go as far as being in the same league goes. They will get there though. I like how they threw in the part about him liking Ryan Adams.

Trying to make him seem like less of a douche...

Fail

[WALKE5]

I used to listen to quite a bit of Oasis (well, Definitely Maybe anyway), but now my music tastes have moved on, but sometimes I think to myself, 'give them another chance, they're not that bad'.....

But then they go and say something stupid like this and I am reminded how much of a bunch of big head, arrogant tossers they can be!!! They just know how to **** it all up. If they didnt say stupid quotes like this and concentrate on the music, they would most probably have a lot more respect and maybe sell more albums. And this is from Noel and he supposed to be the clever one!!! Ah well, looks like Definietly Maybe gonna gather more dust.

[crasherdgrate]

This man is just acting plain stupid!

[1sheldon]

def not, i have maybe one or two friends that listen to them, only song i know by them is Wonderwall and thats a cover, plus i've never even heard the full song

[mpeskett]

It's funny to see so many people slagging him off and saying their music is "shit" when in fact, calling any music "shit" is completely immature and just shows a lack of appreciation for music in general.

Whether you like Oasis or not, the fact remains that they can still sell out Wembley Stadium seriously quickly. Although they may not be as popular today, they were definitely the best thing to happen to popular music in the 90s. But today all you've got is this commercial rubbish churned out on the radio.

I think what Noel is getting at is Oasis are as widely known as the Stones now. How the notion that he is comparing their music can be extracted from that statement I don't know.

Before you go calling him an arrogant twat and calling his music "shite", think about why he is a multi millionaire. I think it's because his records have sold millions of units across the world perhaps? So if you make that immature statement that his music is "shite", there are millions of people in the world who would in fact disagree with that.

How many albums have you sold?

[santa_man99]

Wesseem wrote:

GuilT wrote:

I was filled with primal rage when I heard this blasphemous bs, I wanted to knock his teeth to the back of his throat. This is the kind of guy who sucks himself off cuz no one is good enough for him. Did this numbnut seriously compare his beatle clone band to THE STONES?!!!

in what way do these guys sound anything like the beatles. the beatles suck so bad. anyways yea...this guy is really f0cking arrogant.

Hahahaha thank you SO much why is it that I'm the only person who hates the Beatles?!

[radioplay]

ahh Noel makes me laugh...

...wait,he's serious?

Prick.

Coming from a massive fan of British music,I cant stand Oasis.Their music's alright,but its the people playing it that turn me away.

[XxStrifeXx]

All of you are idiots. The guy is clearly cracking jokes to make all of you despise him. And hes not even saying that Oasis is better then the stones either, hes just stating that they are pretty much as popular as they are right now which is true. Fuck the stones, they habve to be the most over-rated bands of all time. I respect them, but i think most of their music sounds like shite.

Oasis aren't the beatles, but they're definatley better then most bands that have come out since the 90's.

[Flariduh]

Skirvy wrote:

Everyone posting here is an absolute idiot.

He is in now way comparing his own music to the stones

I lol'd

[Jazzmandtk]

This guy cracks me up

[gregorisgod]

What a hero.

He does this to wind people up, and people take the bait. Legend.

[Anjohl]

Hilarious. How many hits did Oasis have again? Two. Wonderwall and Champagne supernova, off the same album. Ignorant idiot.

[down n dirty]

basscrue wrote:

I tried to read the interview with in in Guitar World, but I don't like people who think their shit does not stink. To say your in the same league as the Stones, when it's not even the same sport. And I agree with Weesseem the Fab Four are lame. Paul, John, George, and Ringo I feel were all better as solo artist. I just don't get the Beatles.

dude same here the article pissed me off SO MUCH i only got half way thru without throughin the magazine at the wall now i hate fall out boy but i could actualy get thru that interview without being to angry dude wat a total prick

all this guy ever does is make arogant remarks i have never ever heard an oasis song in my life and i only no about them becuase i saw them on a rock documentary about brit pop when i couldnt find the remote comparing them to any one would be like comparing one of there wannabe followers to alice in chains or metalica U CAN NEVER BE AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL!

[Tranzam]

One Word Joker

[MTVget0FFtheAIR]

Oasis is nothing like the Stones. They had their fifteen minutes of fame, they need to shut the fuck up now. The nineties are over. The Stones stood the test of time, Oasis failed miserably. How can this guy be so fucking arrogant?

[strat0blaster]

Noel Gallagher said:
We're In The Same League As The Rolling Stones.

You're in the same league as the sound my nuts make when they rub together while I'm running mid summer.

I don't even LIKE the Rolling Stones, but that statement is pure sh*t.

[pawnshopguitars]

Presumably he's able to say this from his vantage point under a champagne supernova in the sky...

If Oasis really were in the same league as the Stones, they would have grown musically by now instead of just re-hashing the same album over and over.

[mpeskett]

AsylumJailBreak wrote:
and **** anyone else who wants to argue with me and tell me that i'm wrong.

Probably because you're not capable of proving your point at all?

[Soozy]

gregorisgod wrote:

What a hero.

He does this to wind people up, and people take the bait. Legend.

I know man! What a frontman. Love him, or hate him, you can't ignore him. I honestly do agree with him though, probably just because I don't like the Stones

And, it's good to hear that he likes Ryan Adams.

[death_rider]

All i can say is, most of the UG members commenting on this article are dense. You all are interpreting what Noel says as "they are as good as the rolling stones" He said nothing like that, he was saying they are as famous as the rolling stones, thats all. And you can say they suck all you want, it doesnt mean your right.

[death_rider]

Oh and to all of you commenting on his big headed ness, im sure you guys/girls(?) would be pretty arrogant too if you were as huge as them.

[Dymencion]

Didn't he also say if he was around in the 60s and wrote Wonderwall he would have been bigger than the Beatles?
I guess hes so used to people kissing his ass that he is not living in the same world as the rest of us.

[metal@hart11]

death_rider :
Oh and to all of you commenting on his big headed ness, im sure you guys/girls(?) would be pretty arrogant too if you were as huge as them.

actually id probly be thankful and keep my mouth shut. Not brag about self proclamied greatness.

[G0dzilla]

*facepalm*

[Callumcafc]

JesterShred wrote:

Oh yeah, and when was the last time you saw some dude wearing an oasis shirt... i guarantee you i can stand up now, and it will only take me 15 minutes to find someone in this hospital with a rolling stones shirt on, and there probably isn't a shirt with the word OASIS on it within a mile...

That's because the Rolling Stones are legends that were in their prime way back when, hence the t-shirts.

Noel Gallagher would be wrong to say he is a rock legend, just yet. But, what he has said shouldn't have sparked any of you peoples reactions if you had actually read more than the headline.

[metal@hart11]

You're in the same league as the sound my nuts make when they rub together while I'm running mid summer.

HAHAHAHAHA! OWNED! I really wish the band could read this post. maybe bring them down a notch or 12

[ChucklesMginty]

Oasis are like a punk band they only know three chords, can't sing and wanted to start a band. But they have absolutely no aggression which is what made punk great. I can't believe people would willingly listen to this stuff.

[Wakisazhi]

Tyler Durden wrote:

Radiohead > Oasis

the end

Two entirely different monsters my friend. You might as well compare Radiohead to The Stone Roses or The Smiths but it still wouldn't be a comparison with enough common ground.

[Wakisazhi]

death_rider wrote:

Oh and to all of you commenting on his big headed ness, im sure you guys/girls(?) would be pretty arrogant too if you were as huge as them.

Exactly, all Noel is doing is exercising his earned right to be an arrogant rock star. He pretty much made Oasis what it was from the start so I'm pretty sure if any of you were in that position you'd be haughty and want to brag too. Honestly I would bet my life savings that most of you twats don't even know a thing about Oasis anyways and are most likely teenage guitar poser wannabes who think The Stones are the bees knees just because they're a big name and are classic rock. I mean c'mon, Keith better than Noel? The man doesn't even play with 6 strings on his guitar let alone knew how to play properly when he joined The Stones.

[Metallicam]

Ahh, I see another UG bandwagon, hating the Beatles. Very nice guys, really original...
And why the comparisons to Radiohead? Who mentioned them? Probably the same guy who goes to Megadeth forums for the sole purpose of mentioning Metallica.
One more thing, I don't think you should not like a band because they are pricks. Is it just me or shouldn't the music come first?

[micky_dev]

"Everybody knows who we are"
Yeh..... a bunch o' pricks.

[theamnesiac]

mpeskett wrote:
Although they may not be as popular today, they were definitely the best thing to happen to popular music in the 90s.

What the hell are you smoking man? I see a lot of ludicrous comments posted on this site, but this one is absolutely ridiculous. The best thing to happen to music in the 90s? I think Nirvana, Radiohead, Tool, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, and about a million other bands infinitely more influential and talented that Oasis would like to have a word with you...

[matx33]

No, Noel. No you are not.

But we must remember what the Gallagher boys are like in the public eye...so this statement does not surprise me.

[popeslayer]

never actually listened to oasis, haha. so i guess that guys wrong, some people still dont care to listen to his band.

[MoshPitRock]

hmm..arrogant much?

[JesterShred]

yeah, but if he was in the 60's, he couldn't have wrote wonderwall... because he wouldn't have had the influences to do it... duh. I like the stones, and i like some oasis, but i'm not talking about who's music is better either... he's wrong. dead wrong, kids, adults, even dogs know who the rolling stones are, they have atleast one song on every album make it to the top of the charts... oasis has like 8 albums, with only 2 songs... that alone proves him wrong. have you ever seen oasis do a super bowl?

[JesterShred]

theamnesiac wrote:

mpeskett wrote:
Although they may not be as popular today, they were definitely the best thing to happen to popular music in the 90s.

What the hell are you smoking man? I see a lot of ludicrous comments posted on this site, but this one is absolutely ridiculous. The best thing to happen to music in the 90s? I think Nirvana, Radiohead, Tool, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, and about a million other bands infinitely more influential and talented that Oasis would like to have a word with you...

HAHAHA!! you're so right dude... so right...

[dognoisefile]

Now I know why he got ambushed on stage...

[Crillz]

Hey what he said is fair - he didn't say he was as talented as the stones, he didn't say he was better than the stones. All he said was that just like everyone has heard of the stones, everyone has heard of Oasis.

[dcdossett65]

Anybody else read his guitar world interview..I want to punch him after that crap.

[David_Bowie=GOD]

im not that good at guitar, but if oasis is in the same league as the rolling stones, im in the same league as Steve Vai.

I don't really give a damn if their music is the best thing ever made(which it is far from), that doesnt give him an excuse to be an arrogant ass.

They made a few good songs, but I wouldn't even put them on a list of great bands from the 90s.

[RockOnZeppelin]

you know, i think im gonna look right past the egocentric bastard that is Noel and just revert back to their first two albums, which were quite good actually. That Wonderwall is overplayed sucks, but hey they have some great songs that were simple album cuts. Those records earned their credit, unfortunately, Noel went on a rampage to drga all of that right through the mud.

[sidvicious_91]

He's not really arrogant, he's just proud of what he's accomplished. And he should be. He's an amazing songwriter. Their albums have been constantly strong and melodic. To be perfectly honest, most people posting here are probably Nickelback fans, which makes your opinion automatically worthless. Noel makes some of the best music of our generation. Think, though - people were probably saying the same about the Beatles, that they weren't as good as elvis or little richard. But look where they are now.

[sidvicious_91]

Oh, and about the influential bands of the 90s... Radiohead, Nirvana, RHCP, RATM yes, i agree, but pearl jam and tool, no. No, no.

[tands]

littleleo88 wrote:

lol. what a twat. seriously. oasis are so boring compared to the stones.

sooooo boring, +10000

[ash_punk_4_life]

death_rider wrote:

All i can say is, most of the UG members commenting on this article are dense. You all are interpreting what Noel says as "they are as good as the rolling stones" He said nothing like that, he was saying they are as famous as the rolling stones, thats all. And you can say they suck all you want, it doesnt mean your right.

+1 some people dont read the article, just read what they want it to say!

[Wakisazhi]

ash_punk_4_life wrote:

death_rider wrote:

All i can say is, most of the UG members commenting on this article are dense. You all are interpreting what Noel says as "they are as good as the rolling stones" He said nothing like that, he was saying they are as famous as the rolling stones, thats all. And you can say they suck all you want, it doesnt mean your right.

+1 some people dont read the article, just read what they want it to say!

Exactly. +2

[IlikeMetal]

So a band that can make little hammered preteens go wild is comparing themselves to one of the most important and influential bands in music? Riiiiight

[stella the fell]

this tosser said .. our band(oasis) are as big as the beatles, he said this after they released the second album... different planet noel. you will never be as big as alot of bands..rhcp,nirvana etc etc etc.noel,your head is so far up yer own arse you wear yer glasses twice

[stella the fell]

ash punk...yer wrong in that statement:p

[slaptasticdave]

They are nowhere near the same league as the stones. If you got 10 random people off the street to name 10 bands I'm sure not even 2 of them would say Oasis.

[Wakisazhi]

stella the fell wrote:

ash punk...yer wrong in that statement:p

Uh no, you are. Re-read it. He never says they're better than The Stones, he says they're in the same league.

[pootoob]

jplay5 wrote:

honestly, i know two songs by oasis

This. WHereas, I know about 50 songs by the Stones, and I don't even listen to them.

[LedFloyd77]

dont get me wrong oasis does have some good tunes but c'mon now... and its just noel saying this... the other members im sure dont think that... so blame noel not the band... and if im wrong? then fu*k em all hahaha

[Wakisazhi]

IlikeMetal wrote:

So a band that can make little hammered preteens go wild is comparing themselves to one of the most important and influential bands in music? Riiiiight

Important? Influential? Really now do you even read what you type? Name me 3 influences they made on the music world and 3 reasons why they're important (seriously most of their good back catalog stuff wasn't even original, let alone the proper people never got any credit unlike some lushes who can't play guitar for crap *cough*Keith*cough*).

[Jhendrix01]

I like some of Oasis' tunes, but come on, comparing Oasis to the Rolling Stones. I think he's being pretty arrogant with a comment like that!

[its_alive]

Wow.

I really can't stand this guy at all.

I mean, Oasis sounds nice and all that. But seriously. He needs to get real, start thinking about his music and stop thinking about himself.

[redvetteZ06]

If by "in the same league" you mean English, pompous, and full of **** then yes, I would have to agree.

[Wakisazhi]

its_alive wrote:

Wow.

I really can't stand this guy at all.

I mean, Oasis sounds nice and all that. But seriously. He needs to get real, start thinking about his music and stop thinking about himself.

Their last album sold just fine for a band people apparently haven't heard of. Most of the work was done by Noel at that on the album.

[Vin2254]

i could give less of a **** about the rolling stones comment. obviously the stones have more experience than them. but oasis is probably just as skilled at all their instruments if not better than the stones. the stones have written more "classic" and "hit" songs. oasis has written (in my opinion) more enjoyable songs. i don't know. can't compare them. but one thing is for sure. noel sure knows how to make himself seem like arrogant as ****.

[silversoulcage]

Wesseem wrote:

GuilT wrote:

I was filled with primal rage when I heard this blasphemous bs, I wanted to knock his teeth to the back of his throat. This is the kind of guy who sucks himself off cuz no one is good enough for him. Did this numbnut seriously compare his beatle clone band to THE STONES?!!!

in what way do these guys sound anything like the beatles. the beatles suck so bad. anyways yea...this guy is really f0cking arrogant.

In what way do the Beatles suck? You're one of those modern metal kiddies aren't you?

[Scitzo Frenic]

I quite like Oasis, and even though he didn't compare his music with that of the Rolling Stones, this was a pretty arrogant comment. But what else is new? It's like people complaining about the rain in Ireland, despite the fact they've lived there for years. You'd think they'd get used to it.

That said, **** the Rolling Stones, they had their day, then they milked it for every penny. And while I'm at it, **** James Keaveny!

[ThunderPX]

So if I say I'm as good as the Stones, no matter how bad I suck, I get on UG? Awesome.

[stratdud39]

...they're no where near the stones.
Oasis isnt even that good..
this noel guys a tool.

[Wakisazhi]

ThunderPX wrote:

So if I say I'm as good as the Stones, no matter how bad I suck, I get on UG? Awesome.

Really? Lets see all 8 of your #1 albums, oh wait thats right, you're a nobody.

[Minkaro]

I'm not even a big fan of them, but the Stones easily outclass Oasis.

[severin]

There's a lot of insinuation. Why is Noel even comparing Oasis to the Rollng Stones in the first place? Whether it's the strength of each band's back catalogue or fame, it serves the same purpose, i.e. His ego trip.

On both accounts I think they fail miserably. The Rolling Stones have a far stronger back catalogue and they've had a profound impact on pop culture,far greater than Oasis could ever possibly lay claim to. I haven't really heard much from them since Wonderwall

[pearlJam_31490]

First Noel said that Oasis was better then the Beatles now its the Rolling Stones. So apparently he thinks that the Rolling Stones are better then the Beatles so just by that you can tell the guy is a ****en idiot. Plus his music sucks imo.

[mallen i am]

severin wrote:

There's a lot of insinuation. Why is Noel even comparing Oasis to the Rollng Stones in the first place? Whether it's the strength of each band's back catalogue or fame, it serves the same purpose, i.e. His ego trip.

On both accounts I think they fail miserably. The Rolling Stones have a far stronger back catalogue and they've had a profound impact on pop culture,far greater than Oasis could ever possibly lay claim to. I haven't really heard much from them since Wonderwall

maybe he's comparing them because its an interview in rolling stone magazine
if thats completely naive of me then sorry, i know so little about rolling stone magazine
anywho, my sister knows who oasis are, but doesnt know who the rolling stones are
if that counts for anything tell me, im off for a drink...

[mpeskett]

theamnesiac wrote:

mpeskett wrote:
Although they may not be as popular today, they were definitely the best thing to happen to popular music in the 90s.

What the hell are you smoking man? I see a lot of ludicrous comments posted on this site, but this one is absolutely ridiculous. The best thing to happen to music in the 90s? I think Nirvana, Radiohead, Tool, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, and about a million other bands infinitely more influential and talented that Oasis would like to have a word with you...

That's actually a good point, I stand corrected. I should've said in British pop music, and that's my opinion. It can't be denied however that they were very influential on the bands to come later on, eg, Coral and Kasabian.

[Black Star]

FOR THE LAST TIME, HE DID NOT SAY OASIS WAS BETTER THAN THE STONES!!!!

He simply said that they were about as well known, which nobody can rightfully deny. Especially with how much media attention they get, even if it's because of Noel being a douche.

[Da G Man]

Ryan Adams is terrific

[Smithsc]

Man what an arrogant d*ck. They are SO not in the same league as the Stones. Just because your heard of dosent mean your up with the classics.

[Wakisazhi]

Smithsc wrote:

Man what an arrogant d*ck. They are SO not in the same league as the Stones. Just because your heard of dosent mean your up with the classics.

Uh I believe thats exactly what he said, if you READ the article he says you'd have to think of them like The Stones in that everyone's heard of them. I swear, I really do weep for this country's future what with such poor reading comprehension. This is exactly why a death by an accidental self-nuclear assault is probably likely to be the end of this country.

[fastlanestoner]

he's not saying they're better than the stones, he's saying they're as RECOGNIZABLE as the stones.

I'd rather have oasis than the stones anyday.

[harry_jacko]

Pretty broad league - those that "people have all heard of".

What a dick, the only similarity to the Stones that Oasis has is that they both play music.

Learn some different riffs Noel, all your songs sound the same.

[Pilkey]

And this is why Noel gets his ass kicked everytime he comes to Canada. How about you stay in england your music is like nails on a chalkboard, you suck Oasis someone should clothesline you so maybe you wont sing anymore.

[miketallica]

Right and everyone expected more of the Stones after their two albums showed so much promise but the latter works turned out to be crap. Keep on smokin' and sniffin' there Noel if you want to be in the Stones' league of something.

Checked.

I realize this is a very controversial article, but please try to cut back on that flaming and band bashing. The ammount of useless posts here is unnecessary.

[SuperSix2021]

The headline is taking WAY out of context. What he's saying is pretty much spot on. You either like Oasis by now or you don't, just like the Stones. No one is gonna change their minds about either band by now.

[tincho729]

they're not even in the same leage as rick astley..

[haz_uk]

they were both leaders of massive music movements, future generations will probably be sucking off oasis in 30 years time just like most of you are doing with the stones.

careful you dont get bullshit on your skinny fits.

[masterohumans]

Never heard of him but i already hate him.

[Dr Funkenstein]

Not a really big fan of the stones but i thought early stuff like "let it bleed" was good.
However, comparing yourself to such a criticly acclaimed band when you greatly fall short of talent is completely arrogant and idiotic.
These so called musicians aren't even in the same ball park.

[Who66]

nothing new from noel as far as boasting...but honestly, the stone's mid-late 60's music has more variety and depth than the Oasis catalogue-and the Beatles and Kinks were far more innovative than the stones...but he wasn't comparing body of work but name recognition i suppose.but thats even less accurate.

[Svennz]

masterohumans wrote:

Never heard of him but i already hate him.

lol

[Svennz]

That proves they are not as known as the 'stones.

[Van-Hayden]

I say there should be a concert for Stones and Oasis, on the same night same town. Get each band to have one person to go around and put out that there's a concert and see who gets more fans.

[David_Bowie=GOD]

haz_uk wrote:

they were both leaders of massive music movements, future generations will probably be sucking off oasis in 30 years time just like most of you are doing with the stones.

careful you dont get bullshit on your skinny fits.

no, people will be sucking off radiohead in 30 years time, not oasis

[taylorhindman]

Funny thing is while i was reading this, my gf went "Who is Oasis?"
:P

[RUSTDOGG666]

I would listen to the rolling stones over oasis anyday and I'm not a fan of either one. I hate it when rockstars get famous then they think they are just as good as people that are better than them cause the rolling stones worked for so much longer at it.

[anon1mous]

that was total bs they onli hav one remotely good song but the stones have so many good songs
someone should shut them up

[musicluver10]

theamnesiac wrote:

mpeskett wrote:
Although they may not be as popular today, they were definitely the best thing to happen to popular music in the 90s.

What the hell are you smoking man? I see a lot of ludicrous comments posted on this site, but this one is absolutely ridiculous. The best thing to happen to music in the 90s? I think Nirvana, Radiohead, Tool, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, and about a million other bands infinitely more influential and talented that Oasis would like to have a word with you...

They HAVE sold over 25 million copies of their first 2 cds alone (Definitely Maybe- 7.5 mil, Morning Glory- 18 mil) and are very often refered to as one of the biggest bands from the 90's. Tons of bands are influenced by these guys (like the arctic monkeys, Jet, The Killers, Kasabian, Drake Bell just to name a few, as well as almost every underground band to come out of Manchester in the 90's). The last time i checked, pearl jam and tool were big, but they weren't very influencial or really new-sounding... they were basically the result of grunge/post grunge sound.

Anyways on to the article, everyone here has to read it again. He says that Oasis is in the Stones' league b/c people recognize their name their sound as a band. Where I'm from (west. massachusetts), I'd say that's pretty accurate (not saying it's accurate everywhere you go, but still).

[diaspora]

taylorhindman wrote:

Funny thing is while i was reading this, my gf went "Who is Oasis?"
:P

haha, gold!

[HandsomeFrank]

I have never heard a song from Oasis, ever.

[Ali-b912]

more people know slayer then oasis, and they are easily far off the stones. even nirvana is better known then oasis, and nobody in their right mind can say nirvana made the impact the stones did.

oasis was the first of those bands which you could compare back to an older band.

oasis-beatles
wolfmother-zeppelin/sabbath
airbour ne-AC/DC
evile-any thrash band from the 80's

not to mention, even if they were in that league, he'd still be an arrogant jackass.

[MarkWolf]

well this is a pretty dick statement because i don't listen to the osis OR the stones, but i never even heard any oasis song anywhere, while the stones are everywhere. so this guy can go fall in a hole

[darrenjables]

He is so convinced that he could have bigger than the Stones or the Beatles. The Stones shaped music, Oasis did nothing for it.

Anyone notice that it's only Noel Gallagher who brags about Oasis?

[David_Bowie=GOD]

HandsomeFrank wrote:

I have never heard a song from Oasis, ever.

youve never heard wonderwall?

to all the people saying that we are misinterpreting what he said, I know he didnt say oasis was as good or better than the stones, im just speaking of how much of an ass he sounded like saying it.