Oasis Star Attacked on Stage

(NEWSER) - After years of sibling rivalry that often escalated into brawls, guitarist Noel Gallagher quit the band Oasis today, the BBC reports, and blamed brother Liam. “It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight,” Noel, who’s 6 years older than Liam, 36. “People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.” More»

Group sues to prevent release of 1962 tape; Ringo's first gig

(NEWSER) - The Beatles are fighting to stop the release of recordings made at a German club just before they became the world's most famous band, the Miami Herald reports. The 1962 gig is historic for music buffs because it's the first time Ringo Starr played live with the band. A Miami company and a British promoter hope to sell the "lost" recordings, including eight songs never released as a single or an album, but the group's lawyers are digging in. More»

Cops: Eddie Fisher flips out in Denver

(NEWSER) - The drummer for alternative rockers OneRepublic was arrested after losing it in downtown Denver early yesterday morning. Eddie Fisher, 38, was busted on suspicion of assault, destruction of private property, and disturbing the peace, AP reports. "Things just got out of hand, and he snapped," the alleged victim, girlfriend Lona Rae, told a local TV station. "My entire cabinets are ripped off my walls. I had my feet up against the wall trying not to let him in, and he busted through the door and he pushed me through the cabinets." Fisher will appear today in court, where he might do well to remember the band's Grammy-nominated breakout hit, "Apologize," notes TMZ . More»

Late start to concert irks Irish audience

(NEWSER) - Maybe all they needed was a little patience? Irate Irish fans booed Guns N' Roses and pelted the band with plastic bottles and cups after the rockers started a concert in Dublin 40 minutes late, the Irish Times reports. Axl Rose warned the audience: "One more bottle and we go home"—and left the stage to boos when another missile hit soon afterward. The band returned an hour later to play a full set. More»

Liam, Noel Gallagher count as one...which they'd probably fight about

(NEWSER) - We expect rock stars to lay in beds covered in money while drinking insanely pricey liquor and, umm, doing some other stuff. But we forget about the poor, poor souls—agents, concert promoters, record producers—who depend on them to be on time...and coherent. Cracked presents the 7 rock stars who are really big headaches:

1. Liam and Noel Gallagher: The two halves of Oasis have a penchant for beating on each other. In one of many examples, Liam suggested Noel's wife was two-timing him—so Noel headbutted his brother. Try getting them to play nice at a photo shoot.