Oasis drummer quits, Gallaghers starting to resemble Nigel Tufnel and David St. Hubbins

Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher enjoy a Spinal Tap-esque relationship with drummers. First Tony McCarroll was booted out of the band just as they were breaking big. McCarroll was memorably buried in the video for “Live Forever” and even hired the same lawyer as former Beatle Pete Best in an attempt to extract some cash from the Gallaghers.

Next came Alan White (brother of Paul Weller’s drummer Steve White), who lasted nine years. White quit in 2004, causing Liam and Noel to call upon Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey. Surely the son of a Beatle would be the perfect man to take up the Oasis drum stool? It appears not. NME is reporting that Starkey has left the band. “There have been arguments with Noel Gallagher and general disagreements” is the vague statement offered by “a close source to the band.”

Clearly Noel and Liam have forgotten one of their greatest successes—the bootleg interview single Wibbling Rivalry. The single, which holds the record for the highest charting interview release in the UK, is a document of a lengthy argument between Liam, Noel, and journalist John Harris. Perhaps Starkey should have listened to it a little more closely before joining? You can read a transcription of Wibbling Rivalry here.
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May 13, 2008 at 11:23 a.m.

That interview is hilarious

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