OASIS rocker NOEL GALLAGHER has named THE BEATLES as his favourite band of all time.

The British singer has announced his top ten best bands, choosing the groups who he believes to be the most inspirational musical talents in history.

In his official blog, Gallagher writes, "This means the Top 10 bands of all time. No solo artists allowed. No female artists allowed. No collectives allowed (Public Enemy etc.).

"This is the 1,000th time we've been here with this. It never gets any less interesting for me. For the record, THE DEFINITIVE Top 10 is this"

Gallagher's top ten are as follows:

1. The Beatles

2. The Rolling Stones

3. The Who

4. Sex Pistols

5. The Kinks

6. The La's

7. Pink Floyd

8. The Bee Gees

9. The Specials

10. (Peter Green's) Fleetwood Mac


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