Liam Gallagher Says Oasis Put The Beatles “Back on the Map”

Liam Gallagher has provoked a backlash by declaring that Oasis put The Beatles “back on the map”.

Gallagher made the comment on X on 6 October 2026, during a running row with Liverpool supporters over Manchester City’s Premier League charges case. “All these Scousers giving me and my band s**t OASIS have done more for the city of Liverpool than they will ever do,” he wrote. “OASIS put the BEATLES back on the map which they no doubt directly profit from UNGRATEFUL little SODS.” The post drew widespread criticism, including from Portishead’s Geoff Barrow, although some fans argued that Oasis did introduce a new generation to The Beatles.

Oasis’ relationship with The Beatles has often been reflected in the group’s references, melodies and wider pop-cultural identity. Noel Gallagher has also repeatedly spoken about the Liverpool band’s importance, making Liam’s latest remark part of a familiar but still significant thread in the Oasis story.

A connection that still follows Oasis

The Beatles’ influence has remained relevant throughout Oasis’ reunion era, with renewed attention on the brothers’ shared musical history following the band’s Live ’25 comeback and the announcement of the Live ’27 world tour.

Gallagher’s latest statement does not announce new Oasis music or a fresh release, but it underlines the cultural confidence that has always surrounded the band: Oasis presented themselves not simply as a product of British rock history, but as one of the groups capable of carrying that tradition forward.

Oasis are due to return to the stage in 2027 for their sold-out Live ’27 tour, with Richard Ashcroft currently confirmed as support across the announced dates.