Oasis fans only just discovering Liam Gallagher's real name - and they can't believe it

Fans were left astounded upon discovering the real name of Liam Gallagher as the Oasis stars reunited after 16 years. The Gallagher brothers made their much-anticipated return to the stage over the weekend for their reunion tour - but many fans were taken aback to learn that the Oasis legend's actual name isn't Liam.

As thousands echoed their names within the packed Principality Stadium, many were unaware that "Liam" is merely a nickname. His birth name is actually William John Paul Gallagher. His Irish parents, Thomas and Peggy, reportedly brought him up as "Liam" - the Irish diminutive form of William. His middle names, John and Paul, are an unmistakable homage to The Beatles, who greatly influenced the Gallagher brothers' signature sound. Liam and Noel created a historic moment as they entered the stage hand in hand, to the thunderous applause of more than 75,000 fans, who had waited over a decade to see them reunite, and fans could hardly contain their joy and excitement.

On the second night, as they stepped onto the stage, Liam released Noel's hand and even bowed to him in front of the crowd, which erupted with chants and showers of pints as they kicked off with Hello.

The duo maintained a united front throughout the weekend, but reportedly they're living separately behind the scenes to avoid conflicts. A source revealed: "They don't want to over-expose themselves to each other having separate residences is the best option so they can relax in their own space. They stayed in separate locations outside the city around half an hour away from each other."

The brothers are reportedly in high spirits, with sources saying they're 'happy families at the moment' and keen to maintain this harmony.

Both Liam and Noel have apparently revamped their lifestyles to ensure the tour's success, with Liam giving up alcohol and committing to a full eight hours of sleep each night.

On Friday, Liam ignited the stage by exclaiming: "Manchester vibes in the area!" and then launched into a powerful set starting with Hello, followed by Acquiesce and Morning Glory.

He playfully jibed at the audience at one point, saying: "I see you're all on the glue still down there!" and later encouraged everyone to link arms and "bounce" to Cigarettes and Alcohol.

During the performance, sentimental family photographs of Peggy, Tommy, and the Gallaghers' childhood in Manchester were displayed on the big screens as Stand By Me played.

Liam also quipped: "Are you having a good time? Was it worth the £40,000 you paid for the ticket?" poking fun at the furor caused by skyrocketing prices, which began at £74.25 and rose to £506.25 for pre-show parties.

Throughout their various performances, evocative images of the family's Manchester home were shown on screen, along with childhood photos of the brothers and periodic glimpses of old monochrome pictures of their parents Peggy and Tommy, all while Stand By Me provided the soundtrack.

The brothers concluded their 16-year reunion with an encore of Wonderwall, expressing gratitude to their fans for their enduring support.

"Thanks for putting up with us over the years. We're hard work. We get it," Liam addressed the crowd. They concluded on an emotional crescendo with the iconic Champagne Supernova, bringing the house to its feet.