On 12 July 2009, rumours began to spread that Noel Gallagher intended to go solo, but these appear to have had no foundation. Two months later, a fight between the Gallagher brothers took place in a backstage area, reportedly resulting in Noel’s guitar being smashed by Liam, and Noel subsequently storming off. On 28 August 2009 Oasis’ manager announced the cancellation of their concert at the Rock en Seine festival near Paris just minutes before it was about to begin, along with the cancellation of the European tour and a statement that Oasis “does not exist anymore”. Two hours later, a statement from Noel appeared on the band’s website writing that “with some sadness and great relief…I quit Oasis tonight. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.”
Rumours began to spread
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