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Alexandra Rucki

Watch the moment fans burst into song to wish Liam Gallagher 'Happy Birthday' during homecoming gig

This is the moment fans burst into song to wish Liam Gallagher 'Happy Birthday' during the star's homecoming gig in Manchester.

The former Oasis frontman celebrated turning 47 and the release of his second solo album 'Why Me? Why Not' with an intimate gig at the O2 Ritz on Saturday night.

Half-way through the set the 1000-strong crowd joined forces for an impromptu mass singalong of 'Happy Birthday' for Liam.

The singer appeared to be chuffed with his fans and shouted "Thank you very much, nice one" before launching into his next song.

He later tweeted: "Pottiest gig ever in mcr last night could be a bday thing good to catch up with my super loons Manchester so much to answer for LG."

Liam Gallagher (Radio X/Jon Mo)

Liam was joined on stage by former Oasis bandmate and guitarist Bonehead throughout the show.

Fans were treated to renditions of classic Oasis tracks Rock 'n' Roll Star, Be Here Now and Morning Glory, as well as material from Liam's two solo albums.

Liam Gallagher (Radio X/Jon Mo)

Special guest Sam Fender opened the show and was also celebrating his debut album reaching number one this week in the UK charts.

The evening was a special one-off gig organised by Radio X, with Chris Moyles stepping in to compere the show.

Liam Gallagher performed for 1000 fans at an intimate homecoming gig for Radio X at Manchester’s O2 Ritz (Saturday 21 September). Listen to highlights from Radio X Presents Liam Gallagher with very special guest Sam Fender on  Radio X  from 7pm on Sunday 29 September.

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