Oasis Reunion Highlights Gallagher Family Dynamics

Amidst the Britpop legends’ comeback, spotlight shines on their lesser-known older brother.

As Liam and Noel Gallagher embark on their highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour, estimated to generate millions, attention turns to their older brother, Paul, who has chosen a different path, seemingly away from the limelight and potential riches.

The Invisible Brother

Unlike his famous siblings, Paul Gallagher, 59, reportedly prefers a life away from media attention, embracing a simpler existence as a London-based DJ and photographer. Despite sharing his brothers’ creative talents, he seems content to let Liam and Noel bask in the spotlight.

Adding to his unique position within the family, Paul maintained a relationship with both Liam and Noel during their 15-year feud, acting as a constant presence in their lives. He is also rumored to be the best man at Liam’s upcoming wedding to Debbie Gwyther, which has been postponed multiple times.

A Different Kind of Success

While Liam and Noel are poised to earn an estimated £50 million each from the reunion tour, Paul’s decision to live a quieter life may have cost him financially. Nevertheless, he expressed pride in his “lower middle class” lifestyle in an interview with RGM Music.

Early Influences

Described as a supportive older brother, Paul played a key role in his siblings’ lives long before their rise to fame in the 90s. He gifted Noel his first guitar at age seven and would often buy his younger brothers trainers and cigarettes with his earnings from manual labor.

“Paul would give you the money to go to the shops for cigarettes and buy your trainers and everything, he was very good to you both,” recalled their mother, Peggy, in Liam’s 2019 documentary, *As It Was*.

Navigating Fame

Despite his supportive role, Paul did not always escape Liam’s pranks. Liam humorously recalled trying to remove Paul’s chair from the window because he would block the heat from the fireplace.

While Oasis achieved fame with their debut album *Definitely Maybe* in 1994, Paul revealed in his 1997 book, *Brothers: Childhood to Oasis*, that his brothers did not want him involved with the band. He also disclosed that he possesses a good singing voice but chose to leave the singing to Liam and Noel.

“I can sing. I don’t sing anymore – when you have got two fellas in your family who can sing then what the f*** are you doing singing. Do something else,” Paul said during an interview on the Michael Anthony Show in 2023.

Supporting from the Sidelines

Though some of Paul’s ideas for the band, such as merchandise and a fan club, were dismissed by Noel, he remained close to his brothers, traveling with them during tours. He later worked at their label, Creation Records, but found it increasingly difficult to see Liam and Noel due to their fame.

In 1996, Paul mentioned on *The Late Late Show* that while he enjoyed the “instant self-worth” from gigs, the overwhelming number of fans made it challenging for him to attend.

A Constant Supporter

Despite missing some of Oasis’ biggest gigs, Paul remained one of his brother’s most ardent supporters, affirming their place as one of the best rock bands to emerge from the UK. In fact, a recent survey shows that 62% of Britons agree that Oasis is among the top 5 British rock bands of all time (YouGov).

“No they don’t care what I do and I don’t care what they do… Unless I overstep the mark, then they’re f****** on your case… [if I] say something that the hangover didn’t agree with,” Paul said in response to whether he ever felt the need to reel his brothers back in.

Family Bonds

While Noel’s departure from Oasis in 2009 highlighted the strained relationship between the singing siblings, Paul reportedly maintained good relationships with both. This likely pleased their mother, Peggy, who expressed her hopes for reconciliation in Liam’s 2019 documentary.

Despite not seeking fame like his brothers, Paul has built a creative career as a DJ and photographer, sharing his work with his 60,000 Instagram followers. Though he prefers a normal life, he acknowledges occasional interruptions from Oasis fans.

He sees Liam frequently and kept a relationship with Noel, telling The Stage Left Podcast in 2017, “I speak to the pair of them. I see Liam every other day… This is a big business. I’m sure [the Oasis reunion] will happen one day; there is too much money for it not to. They’re a premier band. Regardless of what they say… money talks.”

Reunion Details

The Oasis reunion tour, consisting of 14 shows across various cities, is projected to generate £400 million. Liam and Noel are each expected to earn around £50 million, which they will put toward their lifestyles, which peaked in the 90s.

The tour spans from July 4 to August 17, commencing at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium and continuing through Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin.