Biography

Born on 29 May 1967, Noel Thomas David Gallagher is a musician, singer, and songwriter from England. He is notable for his role as the lead guitarist, occasional lead singer, and main songwriter of the band Oasis. Currently, he is leading his solo project called Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Raised in Burnage, Manchester, Noel started playing the guitar at the age of thirteen. Initially, he took on various odd jobs in construction before landing a position as a roadie and technician for the local Manchester band, Inspiral Carpets, in 1988. It was during this time that he discovered his brother Liam Gallagher had formed his own band, initially called The Rain, later renamed Oasis. Following his return to England, Noel received an invitation from his brother to join Oasis as the band's songwriter and guitarist.