Noel Gallagher is as well-known for his singer-song writing talent as he is for his controversial, outspoken statements and his tempestuous relationships.

With the renowned Britpop band, Oasis, Noel found worldwide acclaim and influenced the musical style of a generation. At the forefront of the Britpop movement in the Nineties, Noel was responsible for writing some of the big anthems of the period, including “Wonderwall’ and "Champagne Supernova’. At their peak they were playing sold-out concerts to over 200,000 people.

But what is the truth about the boy from Manchester?