Our survey says Arsenal are the most popular team among Britain’s biggest rock stars
Top tip. If you are starting a band now try choosing a name that begins with the letter B. Think about it. From The Beatles to Blondie via The Bee Gees, Blur and Beach Boys, so many of the greatest bands ever starts with that letter.
You might also consider investing in a season ticket at The Emirates too. For it appears that among Britain’s rock royalty at least, the Gunners have the most celebrity fans.
In a not very scientific survey I took 12 key British bands and noted the footballing preferences of their key members.
Some, like Oasis and Pink Floyd are well documented. For others I had to dig deep into the dark recesses of web chats, local news stories and more. If you have any hearsay, gossip or best of all evidence about the footballing affiliations of the people featured in the pages that follow please add them to the comments.
Anyhow, Arsenal just about shaded it as the most supported team. What is odd though is that Man United have so few big rock stars among their fans. Thom Yorke is rumoured to be a fan as is The Verve’s Richard Ashcroft and a Stone Roses member or two, but that’s pretty slim pickings for one of the most popular clubs in the world. * UPDATE The Happy Mondays too.
Anyhow here is the list. And before you ask yes I know Coldplay and Mumford and Sons should probably be on this list. For the record Marcus Mumford supports AFC Wimbledon and Chris Martin possibly supports Exeter City.
Oasis - Man City
In theory this should be straightforward with both Gallagher brothers being huge Man City fans. However given the number of past members of Oasis they could easily get outvoted. Relax guys - that isn't the case. Of the original crew Guigsy is also a City fan as is Tony" McCarroll. Bonehead though - who has some cracking new stuff out with his new band Parlour Flames, is a Red. Alan White supports Charlton while Andy Bell has been spotted at Oxford United games. Gem Archer has no interest in football
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