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Noel Gallagher has denied claims that he is working on new material with Blur’s Damon Albarn - his former Britpop nemesis.
The former rivals put their competitive past behind them earlier this year when Noel and Damon performed together at London’s Royal Albert Hall during the Teenage Cancer Trust gig Gallagher curated.
Blur bassist Alex James recently remarked that the two are “like best mates now” and mentioned that they’d been working on a lot of stuff together.
But during an appearance on talkSPORT Radio this week Gallagher said it was the first he’d heard of it.
“I read that Alex James had said that - it’s news to me,” he told listeners.
But he did confirm a new High Flying Birds album was under way, but said he’s reluctant to get back on the road.
“I’ve got tons of songs left over from the last one,” he said.
“I’m writing, putting stuff together. Yeah, I’ll definitely make another one, that’s for sure. I don’t wanna go back out on the road though - that’s the thing.”
Discussing his reluctance Gallagher remarked that he’d only actually finished his last 15-month tour last year.
“I only stopped touring last year. I wouldn’t want to go and see me once every two years - I’ve got no stage presence, there’s nothing going on.”
Noel apparently doesn't think much of his stage presence
But he conceded that he’d have to hit the road again eventually saying, “I got into it though... yeah, I’ll have to go on the road again.”
But anyone hoping the 20th anniversary of Definitely Maybe next year might see a reunion will be disappointed as the song writer said, “No, it definitely won’t happen.”
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