Thursday 20th September 2012 by Michael Baggs | Photos by WENN.com

Tags: Noel Gallagher, Beady Eye

Liam Gallagher has spoken of his love for John Lennon, and compared brother Noel to fellow Beatles bandmate, Paul McCartney.

In terms of Gallagher brother insults, this probably goes down as one of Liam's most mild-mannered comments about his brother's career - as his comments can even be considered complimentary.

"John Lennon means everything to me. I wouldn’t say he’s a better songwriter than McCartney, I’d say they’re both different but great," Liam tells NME after the announcement of Lennon being voted the magazine's Biggest Musical Icon Of The Last 60 Years. "I like Lennon’s stuff more because it’s a bit more beautiful, and it’s more mad.”

"McCartney’s like Noel – he’s too nice. Lennon was twisted and I like that kinda shit. His voice is the main thing I love. I like his speaking voice! That’s pretty fucking mega. But his voice when he sings is the one. Political voice? Don’t give a shit, couldn’t care less about politics. But everything else – his singing voice, his songs, and his words – means the world to me."

"As a songwriter, I don’t think anyone’s touched Lennon and I don’t know if they ever will. Lee Mavers could have got near but he went down another road. Our kid’s good but he lacks that fucking madness that Lennon had. He’s a normal chap who writes decent songs, and Mavers was too mad. Liam placed second in the poll in the all-male top five which also included David Bowie, Alex Turner and Kurt Cobain.

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