Liam Gallagher Manchester terror attack tribute moves crowd as he sings Live Forever and places 22 candles on stage
The former Oasis frontman stormed on stage to defiant cheers from concert-goers who chanted in honour for those killed in the atrocity
LIAM Gallagher sang Live Forever and placed 22 candles on stage as he played his first-ever solo gig just a week after the Manchester bombing.
The former Oasis frontman stormed on stage to defiant cheers from concert-goers, who chanted "stand up for the 22" in honour of those killed in a suicide attack at an Ariana Grande gig last Monday.
During the gig, Liam was roared on by the devastated city as he yelled: "We're all doing it together."
He added: "Normal business has been resumed," before playing chart toppers Rock 'n' Roll Star, What's the Story Morning Glory and ended on an acoustic version of Live Forever.
But fans desperate for a reunion with brother Noel were left disappointed as the younger Gallagher played alone throughout.
Although Liam chose not to sing a version, the partisan crowd spontaneously broke into a version of it after Liam and his support band - joined by Oasis legend Bonehead at the end - had left the stage.
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A total of 116 people have received treatment in hospital - 17 remain in critical care, meaning they may be receiving help breathing or their organs are being supported.
American star Ariana is playing another concert in the city this Sunday to also raise funds for victims of the bombing and will be joined by Manchester pop giants Take That, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus and Pharrell Williams.
One Direction's Niall Horan, Katy Perry and Usher will also perform at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
The Sun’s fundraising appeal surpassed £175,000, receiving more than 5,000 donations, and has been passed to Manchester City Council.
Footie giants Manchester United and Manchester City, Hollywood heartthrob Tom Hardy and chart topper Ed Sheeran are just several in a long line of celebrity backers for the fundraising pages.