Noel Thomas David Gallagher, born in 1967, was raised in a working-class family home in the Manchester suburb of Burnage by his Irish immigrant parents, Tommy and Peggy Gallagher. His childhood was marked by a significant event when his parents separated, leaving him with a guitar that his father had left behind. Despite being left-handed and the instrument being right-handed, Noel taught himself how to play the guitar at the age of 13.
As a teenager, Noel often found himself in trouble with the law and was eventually expelled from school at the age of 15. However, his life took a significant turn when he and his brother, Liam Gallagher, attended a gig by The Stone Roses, a fellow working-class Mancunian band. This experience sparked Noel's realization that a career in music was not only possible but also attainable.
In the late 1980s, Noel embarked on a journey as a roadie and guitar technician for the Inspiral Carpets. He even auditioned to be their new lead singer after Steve Holt's departure, but was ultimately turned down. This setback did not deter Noel, and he continued to pursue his passion for music.
In 1991, Noel received an offer to join a local band called The Rain, with his brother Liam as the lead singer. The band underwent a name change to Oasis, and Noel became an integral part of the group. After being offered a worldwide major label record deal with Sony Music in 1993, Oasis went on to achieve immense success, releasing their debut album "Definitely Maybe" in 1994, which became the UK's fastest-selling debut album of all time.
Throughout the mid-1990s, Oasis was a prominent force in the Britpop movement, enjoying immense popularity and success. However, the band's success was marked by internal conflicts and tensions, ultimately leading to their acrimonious split in 2009.
Following the split, Noel began a new solo project, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, in 2010. This new venture marked a significant departure from his work with Oasis and allowed him to explore new sounds and styles.
