Noel Gallagher, born in 1967, is an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the primary songwriter, lead guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of Oasis. As the creative force behind Oasis, he wrote most of the band's major hits and drove their sound during the Britpop era. With Oasis, he achieved critical and commercial success, including eight UK number-one singles and ten number-one studio albums. After leaving Oasis in 2009, following well-publicized disputes with his brother Liam, he formed Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, continuing his successful career with several acclaimed albums. Gallagher is widely regarded as one of the most influential British songwriters, shaping the direction of modern rock and inspiring numerous artists.