"The first time Oasis played in Australia, in 1998, the controversies piled up to the point that some journalists speculated it was a media strategy. Liam was slapped with a lifetime ban from Cathay Pacific due to the band's alleged bad behaviour on the flight over. (The ban was sealed when Liam told an Australian reporter, I don't give a flying fuck I'd rather walk.)"
"Wonderwall went to No 1 in 1995, while in 2013 Triple J listeners voted Wonderwall the best song of the past 20 years. The affection remained even after Noel went on Triple J and said: You fucking need us more than we need you. Your lives and the people that listen to your radio station and listen to Radiohead and fucking Blur and Robbie Williams your lives would be lessened without me and my brother and it's as simple as that."
Oasis's 1998 Australian visit generated controversies including a lifetime ban for Liam from Cathay Pacific after alleged bad behaviour and his remark 'I don't give a flying fuck I'd rather walk.' Noel attracted criticism for comments about Princess Diana. Liam faced an assault charge in Brisbane over an alleged head-butt of a fan seeking a photo; the fan dropped charges and Liam called it justice. Australian fans largely enjoyed their tetchy, laddish swagger and music: What's the Story (Morning Glory)? and Wonderwall reached No 1 in 1995, and Triple J later voted Wonderwall best song of the past 20 years. Reunion shows in Melbourne drew deafening screams.
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