Oasis songwriter and chief High-Flying Bird, Noel Gallagher, has dashed the hopes of Oasis fans, who have had their fingers crossed for a reunion for years now.

Speaking to The Project (an Australian TV show), Noel said: “The legacy of the band is set in stone… if people have seen us, they’ll understand what all the fuss is about. If you didn’t see us, then that’s tough cos I’ve never seen The Beatles or the Sex Pistols.” 

Fans, as well as Liam Gallagher have poked, prodded and goaded Noel in attempts to reunite the legendary band, all with no such luck. Gallagher added: “People ask me that question on a daily basis and I can only say to you that, I just don’t feel like it. When you’re in a band, it’s an absolute compromise so no I don’t think I could come up with an idea and then run it by four people and then six weeks later, somebody knocks it back because their cat’s got a cough so I like to march to the beat of my own drum. Oasis is done I’m afraid.”

There you have it, “Oasis is done”. It’ll strike pain into the hearts of lads in Adidas Originals and dads with Paul-Weller-haircuts worldwide. Noel has enjoyed reasonable success with his High Flying Birds, recently announcing a best of record, ‘Back The Way We Came: Vol 1′, which is due out on June 11th – the release also has a snazzy Record Store Day vinyl release, split black and yellow vinyl.

Younger brother, Liam, is also doing well under his own steam. With two albums under his belt, plus a new single, Liam appears to be doing just fine without Noel. LG is booked for a number of festival appearances across the UK, including a massive headline slot at Reading and Leeds.