Liam Gallagher Confirms May U.S. Tour With Richard Ashcroft

Liam Gallagher will make his long-awaited return to the U.S. this May for a U.S. tour in support of his internationally acclaimed debut album, As You Were.Richard Ashcroft will join forces with Gallagher on all dates except the final show of the tour onMay 18 in Washington, D.C. which is a solo show. The most exciting double bill of the year begins May 10 in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale March 23 at 10:00A.M. PST local time.

In Britain, As You Were topped the U.K. pop charts and has become the fastest-selling vinyl album in the past 20 years and has outsold the rest of the U.K. top 20 releases combined upon release. Now certified platinum in the U.K. and approaching 60 million track streams at Spotify, the album topped the charts in Ireland and claimed Top 10 chart positions in five other countries. Since the album's release, Gallagher was honored with Q Icon and Best Live Act at the Q Awards and NME's prestigious "Godlike Genius" Award.

In the U.S. critics have embraced As You Were with equal enthusiasm:

"Liam Gallagher is one of the best-known names in Britain. Last month Gallagher made his solo debut with As You Were. The world must have been ready for it." - New York Times News Syndicate

"William John Paul Liam Gallagher... Even his name sounds like a supergroup. As You Were,Gallagher's debut solo album, strikes a blow for axe lovers everywhere. It's a welcome return for Gallagher, the last truly great rock star." - People Magazine

"The outstanding, outspoken Liam Gallagher sticks to his roots in his solo debut As You Were. After all, when you're one of the greatest front men of all time, why change?" - Nylon Magazine

Thur May 10 San Francisco, CA Masonic

Fri May 11 Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre

Sun May 13 Toronto, ON Sony Centre for The Performing Arts

Mon May 14 Boston, MA Blue Hills Bank Pavilion

Wed May 16 New York, NY Central Park Summer Stage

Thurs May 17 Philadelphia,PA Festival Pier @ Penn's Landing

Sat May 18 Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre (Gallagher only)

Fri June 29 London, UK Finsbury Park (SOLD OUT)

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