Liam Gallagher slams nepotism jibes after lining up son Gene's band for Definitely Maybe tour

8 April 2024, 11:09 | Updated: 8 April 2024, 11:10

The former Oasis rocker previously told fans his youngest son's new band would be opening the 30th anniversary dates.

Liam Gallagher has hit back at critics who are accusing him of giving his son an unfair advantage in his music career.

Last week saw the former Oasis rocker respond to a fan about his youngest son's band, VILLANELLE, on Twitter and talk soon turned to them opening his 2024 Definitely Maybe dates.

However, the Manchester rocker has since felt the need to respond to backlash over nepotism claims in regards to Gene, who he shares with ex-wife Nicole Appleton.

Taking to Twitter, he wrote: "I’ve given many opportunities to many young bands over the years it’s what you do if you can now it’s VILLANELLES turn if you don’t like it F**KOFF LG x"

When a fan asked about his eldest son's band, Automotion, Gallagher revealed that Lennon - who he shares with ex wife Patsy Kensit - politely declined the opportunity.

On the whole, followers defended the Manchester rocker, saying he didn't need to explain himself or apologise, to which he responded that he was simply putting people in their place.

However, one fan did accuse him of nepotism, to which the Supersonic singer replied: "Is it f*** he’s my son it’s what you do".

The special anniversary dates, which kick off on 1st June in Sheffield, will see the rocker play the seminal album in full as well as B-sides from the era.

However, those hoping to hear some of Liam Gallagher's solo material, will be sorely disappointed. Joking about soaring ticket prices he told a fan: "No solo stuffs def maybe album b sides I am the walrus that’s well worth 8 grand a ticket".

Meanwhile, Oasis co-founder and former guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthur is also set to join Liam on the dates and he told Radio X that he can't wait.

Speaking on Bonehead's Christmas Show on Radio X, he said: "It’s gonna be incredible. I can’t wait. There’s songs on there I really can’t wait to play again. Songs like Up In The Sky I just cannot wait. I’ve been sort of running through it at home and just like woah.”

Asked if he’s had to re-famailarise himself with some of the band's older tracks for the throwback setlist, he confirmed: "There’s songs on there I haven’t done since 1999. It’s a case of, ‘I better have a quick run through of how this one goes,’ but as soon as you put a guitar round you and put on the song on and play along I’m like, ‘Oh, yeah that’s how it goes. Course you know it.’" He added: "If I don’t know it by now!"

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See Liam Gallagher's 2024 Definitely Maybe 30 Years UK & Ireland tour & festival dates:

• Saturday 1st June 2024: Sheffield Utilita Arena - Cast as support
• Monday 3rd June 2024: Cardiff Utilita Arena- Cast as support
• Thursday 6th June 2024: London The O2 - The View as support
• Friday 7th June 2024: London The O2 - The View as support
• Monday 10th June 2024: London The O2 - Cast as support
• Tuesday 11th June 2024: London The O2 - Cast as support
• Saturday 15th June 2024: Manchester Co-op Live - Cast as support
• Sunday 16th June 2024: Manchester Co-op Live - Cast as support
• Wednesday 19th June 2024: Glasgow OVO Hydro - The View as support
• Thursday 20th June 2024: Glasgow OVO Hydro - The View as support
• Sunday 23rd June 2024: Dublin 3Arena - Cast as support
• Monday 24th June 2024: Dublin 3Arena - Cast as support
• Thursday 27th June 2024: Manchester Co-op Live - Cast as support
• Wednesday 28th June 2024: Manchester Co-op Live - Cast as support
• Friday 12th July 2024: Glasgow Green, TRNSMT Festival
• Sunday 14th July 2024: Thomond Park, Limerick -
• Friday 16th August 2024: VITAL, Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast - Kasabian as support
• Friday 23rd August 2024: Richfield Avenue, Reading Festival 2024
• Saturday 24th August 2024: Bramham Park, Leeds Festival 2024

Visit Liam Gallagher's official website for more info on how to buy tickets.

Liam Gallagher and John Squire play Just Another Rainbow at The Troxy