T In The Park 2011: Revellers Cast A Beady Eye Over Liam’s New Band

Full of attitude, Liam Gallagher swaggered onto the Radio One/NME Stage on Sunday evening with Beady Eye.

With the line-up of Liam’s new band comprising all former Oasis members minus brother and principal songwriter Noel, it was surprising that the group performed in front of a vastly reduced crowd in comparison to previous act, rapper Tinie Tempah.

Before performing tunes from debut album Different Gear, Still Speeding, Liam paraded himself in front of the thousands of britpop enthusiasts who had braved wet and muddy conditions to catch a glimpse of the notorious frontman.

Erratic as ever, the Mancunian – wearing a green-parka, blue jeans, black trilby hat and a white towel wrapped round his right hand – stood staring at members of the crowd with his arms wide, spitting occasionally.

Tearing into Four Letter Word, the introduction of Liam’s distinctive snarling vocals led to rapturous applause from the fascinated crowd before drummer Chris Sharrock prompted a rendition of Beatles And Stones.

Approaching the microphone and clapping the crowd, Liam murmured: “It’s good to be back at T in the Park.

“Thanks for sticking around and watching.”

Under the gaze of animated wife Nicole – a former member of All Saints – long-haired Liam performed Millionaire before introducing anthem The Roller in his typically aggressive manner by criticising the lack of airplay Beady Eye have received.

He barked: “This is the only way we are gonna get on the f***in radio, so thank you. Radio One, this is the f***in Roller!”

The simple rock and roll of Bring The Light preceded Standing On The Edge of the Noise, Kill For A Dream and Three Ring Circus with dedicated fans in full-voice for each.

Before belting out Sons Of The Stage, Liam booted a bottle into the crowd and roared: “This is the last one and you have been the b***cks!”

Despite an impressive performance, Beady Eye were unable to attract a large T audience – a problem which Oasis never experienced.

Could they be missing the creative edge and sharp wit of estranged brother Noel?

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