Liam Gallagher lookalike's huge surprise after fearing Oasis reunion would 'ruin job'

Ian Alcock, performing as Liam Gallagher as the Oasis tribute band 'Definitely Mightbe
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With the 'real' Oasis finally reforming, one Liam Gallagher lookalike claims his phone hasn't stopped ringing since the band announced their reconciliation.

Ian Alcock, who has been performing as the lead singer in his own tribute band, Definitely Mightbe, for the past 26 years, says he fell in love with Oasis after attending a gig in Stoke-on-Trent in 1994.

Contrary to his initial fears that last month's big announcement would cause a drop in bookings, Ian revealed it has had quite the opposite effect. "The phone is ringing off the hook since they made the announcement - it's buzzing non stop," he said.

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Demand for Ian's Definitely Mightbe act is soaring
Demand for Ian's Definitely Mightbe act is soaring -Credit:AFP via Getty Images

"People want us for anything and everything. People are calling to ask us to perform in their houses and gardens on a Wednesday night. I'm getting 10 enquiries per day where we used to get one or two, but there are only so many days in a year and people usually want weekends. It's amazing for the business. People are booking us well in advance.

"We've got bookings for November next year so it's nice to be able to sit back knowing that we've got the work. January is usually a quiet time for bands but we're even busy then. We thought it might have the opposite effect. We thought we might be out of a job."

Ian has shared the stage with Noel Gallagher impersonator and guitarist Paul Mitchell for over a decade since their original band member moved to Australia. He went on: "I assumed that people would want to see the real thing because we filled that gap when they weren't together. Our band plays the music because they are no longer there.

"Now they're back together and if they stay together they might make an album and that might come back on us but people can't get enough of us. We've certainly got Oasis to thank. I'm really looking forward to the year ahead."

Ian is a huge Oasis fan but, despite the new wave of booking, he says there is one downside to impersonating Liam - not being able to get a haircut!

"I always had a bit of a Liam look," he said. "People always used to say that. We've got the same haircut. When I walk into a venue people will say 'so you're the Liam then'. I'm bored of the haircut now but I can't cut it."