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But for my money, it's Liam Gallagher. A recent discussion on Facebook got me thinking about the Oasis singer, and after re-examining his case from all angles, I can once again confirm that he's the business.
The voice, the look, the balls, the stance, the swagger, the scooter, the hair, the cigs, the booze, the blow, the birds...take your pick. But most of all, I love Liam for his 100%, 24/7, 365 days-a-year commitment to Being Liam. If you like it, nice one. If you don't - and believe me I know there are millions who don't - fine, sod off.
I met him once...it was the night Oasis played their 12th ever show, opening for Dodgy at the Manchester University student union bar in June of 1993. From the off it was obvious they were something special...I turned to the chap standing beside me in the crowd (The Smiths' Johnny Marr, as it happens) and asked if they knew who this band was. He said 'they're called Oasis' and by the time they got to I Am The Walrus, I was a fan for life.
When they were done, Liam hopped off the stage and wandered over to the bar. It boggles the mind now, but I just walked up to him and told him I thought they were awesome. He said, 'thanks, yeah'. I asked if they had anything recorded yet, he said no. 'Not even a demo or anything?', I asked, unbelieving. 'No, man, nothing yet'.
I'd have to wait more than a year for Definitely Maybe. But it was worth the wait. Oasis have had their ups and downs...the quality's been hit and miss, but not where Liam's concerned, not for me.
In honour of the man...here's his latest song. Dubbed 'Man of Misery' it's apparently meant to promote his clothing label, Pretty Green. The video has Liam recreating scenes from Jimmy's visit to Brighton at the end of Quadrophenia. Which for me, is as awesomely convergent as, say, Morrissey reading PG Wodehouse.
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