has hit back at fans for complaining about choice in support for their - namely the fact that they have so far opted for older, more experienced artists than ones who are up-and-coming. Earlier this week, the newly-reunited Britpop legends announced that Richard Ashcroft would be performing as special guest for their 2025 UK and Ireland trek. Speaking of the news, The Verve frontman stated: "As a fan from day one I was buzzing for many reasons when the news of Oasis’ return was announced.
“I can say with no exaggeration that the songwriting talent of Noel and Liam’s pure spirit as a lead singer helped to inspire me to create some of my best work. It was the perfection of that forced me to try and write my own.” Following the announcement, fans have expressed their disapproval over Oasis' decision to not use the sell-out reunion tour as a way of bolstering attention for younger artists.
In response, Liam stated that he believes most newer bands aren't at a high enough "level", in terms of their talent, to undertake such a large opportunity. Addressing fans on X, he writes: "To all the folk who are crying about us not showing love to the young bands and not letting them support there’s LEVELS to this game and I’m afraid 99 p cent of ya are way off LFUCKING.” The latest news, features and interviews direct to your inbox, from the global home of alternative music.
Quoting Liam's tweet, one fan writes: "This applies to ur son’s shit band but they still opened for u.
