Rock legend Liam Gallagher has announced he's giving up alcohol for good following the emotional final Oasis reunion show in Brazil, declaring himself 'free from temptation' after decades of rock and roll excess.
The Sober Revelation
The 53-year-old Manchester native made his surprising declaration after celebrating the completion of Oasis's highly anticipated reunion tour with 'a few beers' that left him unimpressed. Taking to social media platform X, the former Oasis frontman shared his newfound clarity with characteristic bluntness.
'I had a few beers wasn't feeling it I'm back on the righteous path free from temptation,' Gallagher wrote in his typical no-punctuation style that fans have come to know and love.
Sacrifices for the Music
Gallagher had initially given up cigarettes and alcohol purely to protect his voice for the demanding 41-show global tour that reunited him with brother Noel Gallagher after their infamous 16-year estrangement. The 58-year-old songwriter had famously split with Liam following a backstage bust-up in Paris that ended Oasis in 2009.
When questioned by fans about whether he missed his former vices, Liam revealed a surprisingly reflective side, acknowledging that 'Oasis saved my life' and it was time he 'sorted his nappa [head] out.'
He elaborated further, showing awareness of what the reunion meant to devoted followers: 'I know how much this means to people so stopping drinking and smoking and snorting Gary baldies are sacrifices that needed to be made.' He signed off with his trademark reference to his beloved Manchester City football club: 'thems the rules MCFC.'
Financial Windfall from Reconciliation
The brothers Gallagher are set to earn staggering amounts from their reconciliation, with estimates suggesting they could pocket up to £400 million from the massively successful tour that saw tickets sell out immediately despite premium pricing.
Even before the first chord was struck in Cardiff on July 4th, Liam was already cashing in. Documents filed to Companies House revealed his firm, Will Power Touring, generated £5.2 million in the nine months leading up to the tour's commencement - equivalent to approximately £19,000 per day.
The financial benefits extended beyond tour revenue. Through their company Big Brother Recordings, the Gallagher brothers reported earnings of £3.6 million in the year ending December 31, 2024, translating to roughly £69,000 weekly from Oasis's enduring music catalogue alone.
As fans worldwide celebrate both the musical reunion and Liam's personal transformation, the rock star appears to have found something more valuable than any financial windfall - a cleaner lifestyle and renewed purpose through the music that first made him famous.
