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Who is Liam Gallagher’s son Gene?
Find out what he thinks of his dad's band Oasis getting back together
GENE Gallagher shares his dad Liam's love for music, and supported him on his 2024 tour.
Find out more about Gene after Oasis made the huge announcement that they're reuniting for a comeback in 2025.
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Who is Liam Gallagher's son Gene?
Gene Gallagher was born on July 2, 2001, to Nicole Appleton and Liam Gallagher.
He was named by his mum after Kiss frontman Gene Simmons - although his dad claims he's actually named after the “King of Swing” Gene Krupa.
Gene is part of indie rock group Villanelle, who are kicking off their debut UK headline tour in October 2024.
It follows a stint supporting his dad Liam on his own run of arena shows, something Gene insists they had to work for.
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He told : “The first time my dad came to see me he said: ‘Go on, let’s see what you’re made of because if you’re s*** you’re not playing’.”
Gene's also been spotted on our TV screens.
He's twice starred in Channel 4 show Celebrity Gogglebox - first alongside his dad Liam and nan Peggy in 2017, before reappearing alongside his mum Nicole in 2023.
Who is Gene Gallagher's mum Nicole Appleton?
Nicole is a Canadian singer-songwriter, actor, television and radio presenter.
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She was born on December 7, 1974, and is most well known as part of pop group All Saints.
They had huge chart success in the late nineties with tracks including Never Ever, I Know Where It's At and Pure Shores.
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The girls took a break from the band in the early noughties, and in 2002 Nicole and her sister Natalie launched a new band called Appleton.
All Saints then reunited in 2007 and have been together ever since.
They recently hinted they'd like to play Glastonbury next year.
Nicole married her partner Stephen Haines in 2021, and they have a daughter called Skipper together.
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What has Gene said about Oasis?
Gene spoke about the possibility of an Oasis reunion in an interview with , just a few weeks before the official announcement was made.
He revealed that he was pal with uncle Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais, with the pair joking about an Oasis reunion.
He said: "We have jokes about it but we don’t go at it.
"She knows what her dad’s like and I know what my dad’s like. Hey, we’re a big happy family everyone."
It’s easier to speak about after a couple of pints.”
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He added: "It’s nothing to do with us."
However he revealed that he would "love it" but it was "beyond my control".
He said: "I get the feeling my dad wants it too. Let’s hope it happens."
When asked what his favourite Oasis song was, he joked: "No one will know it though … it’s off one of those weird ones …
"Wonderwall!"
Who is Gene's brother Lennon Gallagher?
Gene's older brother Lennon was born in September, 13, 1999, to Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit.
Like Gene he's also followed in his dad's footsteps by entering the world of music, performing with punk band Automation.
He's also appeared on catwalks for a number of famous fashion houses.
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The pair seem to get on better than their dad gets on with his brother Noel - although Gene once told his brother off for daring to wear a Blur T-shirt.
He told him at the time he was heading "for a slap" from his dad, saying it was the ultimate insult given Liam's had a lifelong feud with the rival band.
Oasis 2025 tour dates REVEALED
OASIS brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have revealed a 14 gig comeback tour next summer - here are the details
The Wonderwall hitmakers will delight crowds as follows:
JULY 2025
4th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium
5th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium
11th - Manchester, Heaton Park
12th - Manchester, Heaton Park
19th - Manchester, Heaton Park
20th - Manchester, Heaton Park
25th - London, Wembley Stadium
26th - London, Wembley Stadium
AUGUST 2025
2nd - London, Wembley Stadium
3rd - London, Wembley Stadium
8th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th - Dublin, Croke Park
17th - Dublin, Croke Park
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Tickets for the UK dates go on sale from 9am on Saturday, August 31st and will be available from , www.gigsandtours.com and . Dublin tickets will be available from 8am that same day from .
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