Oasis split as Noel Gallagher quits band
Friday, August 28 2009, 23:29 BST
By Adam Silverstein
Rex Features
Noel Gallagher has confirmed that he has quit Oasis following a deteriorating relationship with brother and frontman Liam.
The 'Falling Down' group's founding member and guitarist announced the news in a statement on the band's official website, BBC News reports.
He said: "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."
The Manchester rockers were forced to cancel their second gig in a week at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris after "an altercation within the band".
Last weekend, Oasis pulled out of their headlining stint at the V Festival.
Oh! That is... relatively surprising (it's actually just as surprising to realize that they went so long without splitting up given the two massive egos the Gallagher brothers have...)
This has happened many times but i don't know why this time it looks like real. It's so sad. Oasis is one of my favorite bands and (WTS)MG is one of the best albums ever. So good I watched them live last year but sad they are not Oasis anymore.
They (especially Liam) were a mess criticizing everyone
