English singer/songwriter Liam Gallagher will perform a solo concert in August at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center.

Gallagher rose to fame as the lead singer of the rock band Oasis, and later as the singer of Beady Eye, before performing as a solo artist after the dissolution of both previous bands. His erratic behavior, distinctive singing style and abrasive attitude have been the subject of commentary in the press. However, he remains one of the most recognizable figures in modern British music.

Although his older brother Noel wrote the majority of Oasis’ songs, Liam penned the singles “Songbird” and “I’m Outta Time,” along with a string of album tracks and B-sides. Noel departed Oasis in 2009 and formed Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, while Liam continued with the former members of Oasis under the Beady Eye name until they disbanded in 2014.

Gallagher’s voice has been compared to a blend of John Lennon and John Lydon. He has stated he has no clear influence other than Lennon and “music” itself, however, he has been known to incorporate many different forms, such as punk, indie and new wave, and recently has explored elements of jazz with Beady Eye.

In 2006, Q magazine voted Gallagher the 11th best singer of all time, citing songs such as “Live Forever,” “Lyla,” “Don’t Go Away,” “Slide Away” and “Champagne Supernova” as examples of his best work. On the “Definitely Maybe” DVD, Gallagher revealed that the reason he sings with his arms behind his back is because it allows him to project more power through his voice. In very early Oasis shows until about 1994, Gallagher can be seen touching the microphone with one hand, but still employing his usual singing posture with the rest of his body.

Time: 8 p.m., Aug. 12

Tickets: 380-1,480 yuan

Venue: Gymnasium of Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, 3001 Binhai Boulevard, Nanshan District (南山区滨海大道3001号深圳湾体育中心体育馆)

Metro: Line 2, Keyuan Station (科苑站), Exit A(SD News)