Paul McCartney’s surprise appearance at an Oasis gig in the US has sparked fans to reminisce about a hilarious encounter between The Beatles legend and Liam Gallagher. The Wings frontman and Oasis star had previously met backstage, as well as at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
However, their conversation wasn’t about music but a misunderstanding that led McCartney to label Gallagher “stupid”. Gallagher later recounted the amusing incident in an interview, admitting he was confused at the time, thinking the Beatles icon had offered him something peculiar. Despite the awkwardness, Gallagher insists that Paul McCartney was an “absolute dream” during their previous meetings.
Gallagher has always been vocal about how The Beatles shaped his career, with John Lennon being a significant inspiration for the Oasis frontman. An encounter with Lennon’s songwriting partner seems to have left a lasting impression on Gallagher, who was clearly starstruck.
Speaking of McCartney, he said: “I’ve met him a few times he’s been absolutely a dream. The last time was at the Royal Albert Hall… He goes, ‘Why are you always in a rush? Sit down, sit down’.
“I sit down and he goes, ‘Do you like margaritas?’ I said, ‘Yeah, but I had something before I come out, I don’t eat at this time of night. He said, ‘They’re f***ing drinks, you stupid p***k.’ I thought he was offering me a pizza.”
Supporters were left in hysterics by the tale, with some dubbing it their “favourite” from Gallagher.
One admirer penned: “One of my favourite Liam stories,” whilst another commented: “He literally said it like THAT? ! Doesn’t sound so nice to me.” This emerges as McCartney was seen at a recent Oasis gig in the United States prior to his own American tour.
Devotees are now yearning for a partnership between Oasis and the Wings lead singer, though it appears improbable.
Keen supporters are clinging to hopes for a McCartney-Gallagher partnership, particularly since McCartney has suggested having an album prepared for launch early next year.
The Gallagher siblings were renowned for incorporating a version of The Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus” into their concerts, a custom that hasn’t appeared on their Live ’25 tour.
Nevertheless, Liam Gallagher has occasionally delighted fans with a snippet of the melody during his solo shows.