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Explore the story of Oasis, Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher and related projects through key releases, tours, gigs, line-up changes and defining moments.
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The story of Oasis' rise to fame is not just about their anthems or their notorious sibling rivalry. Its also a tale of grit, luck, and unrelenting belief in their destiny. The years leading up to their signing with Creation Records in…
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'He was dead chuffed because he'd never been interviewed before.' Freelance writer Stella Blackburn isn't speaking of your average no-hoper. She's recalling the time she interviewed Noel Gallagher, in a Swindon venue spookily called The Oasis, during his time roadie-ing with Inspiral…
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Some stories in rock ‘n’ roll seem so improbable, they might as well be legend. Such is the tale of Oasis signing to Creation Records—a moment born of chance, ambition, and sheer Gallagher swagger. On May 31, 1993, at Glasgow’s King Tut’s…
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On 22 December 1993, Oasis stepped into BBC studios to record a session for The Evening Session, marking one of the most important early broadcasts in the band’s rapid ascent.
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In the annals of British rock history, few moments are as pivotal as Oasis's television debut on Channel 4's "The Word" on March 18, 1994. This performance not only introduced the band's raw energy to a national audience but also marked the…
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On April 7, 1994, an interview with Liam and Noel Gallagher by journalist John Harris of NME would go down in history as one of the most infamous moments in Oasis's early career. Taking place at the Forte Crest Hotel in Glasgow,…
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Supersonic stands as a seminal track that encapsulates the raw energy and burgeoning confidence of the Britpop era. Released on April 11, 1994, it not only introduced the world to Oasis's distinctive sound but also set the stage for their meteoric rise…
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Today marks the 31st anniversary of Oasis’s debut single, "Supersonic" — a song Noel Gallagher famously penned in just ten minutes. Released on 11 April 1994, it introduced the world to the raw swagger of Britpop and heralded the arrival of a…
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On April 17, 1995, Oasis took to the stage at Cliffs Pavilion in Southend, UK, to deliver a performance that would be immortalized in the concert film "Live by the Sea."
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“What happens when you put Oasis, a bunch of booze, and a ferry together?” Well, you get a maritime melodrama so bizarre it sounds like the fever dream of a Monty Python writer with a fondness for Britpop. Let's dive into the…
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Oasis on Top of the Pops: Miming, Swagger, and the Birth of Britpop Legends In June 1994, Oasis strutted onto Top of the Pops for the first time, bringing their Britpop swagger to the mainstream with a performance of "Shakermaker." The appearance…
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The Breakthrough Continues In June 1994, Oasis made their debut at the Glastonbury Festival, performing on the NME Stage. This performance was a pivotal moment in their early career, showcasing their raw energy and setting the stage for their rapid ascent in…
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In 1994, Oasis found themselves embroiled in their first major legal spat, one as legendary as their rise to stardom. The bands second single, "Shakermaker," became a lightning rod for controversy due to its uncanny resemblance to The New Seekers sugary anthem…
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Oasis First U.S. Gig On July 21, 1994, a group of lads from Manchester known as Oasis took their first steps onto American soil, performing at New York City's Wetlands Preserve. This venue, renowned for its eclectic mix of music and environmental…
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On August 8, 1994, Oasis released "Live Forever," a soaring anthem that not only marked a turning point for the band but also defined a generation. Written by Noel Gallagher, the track combined heartfelt optimism with an irresistible melody, becoming one of…
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On August 9, 1994, Oasis, the burgeoning Britpop band from Manchester, took the stage at Newcastle's Riverside venue, just weeks before the release of their debut album, Definitely Maybe. What was anticipated as a high-energy performance quickly devolved into chaos, marking one…
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Oasis in Sweden - English Scum On August 13, 1994, Oasis took the stage at Sweden's Hultsfred Festival, delivering a raw and electrifying performance that would cement their reputation as a band destined for greatness. As part of their “Definitely Maybe” tour,…
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On August 29, 1994, Oasis released their debut album, Definitely Maybe, an electrifying record that would ignite the Britpop movement and redefine rock music for a new generation. Packed with anthems that resonated with youthful defiance and ambition, the album cemented Oasis…
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Regarded as Oasis' most terrible performance, I think history is wrong and its time for a rethink On September 29, 1994, Oasis played at the legendary Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles. Fresh from the UK success of their debut album…
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In the world of rock ‘n’ roll, tension and creativity often walk hand in hand, as was the case with Oasis during their meteoric rise in the mid-90s. A defining moment in their turbulent early years occurred in 1994, following their chaotic…
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On October 10, 1994, Oasis released Cigarettes & Alcohol, the fourth single from their debut album, Definitely Maybe. Gritty, anthemic, and unapologetically working-class, the track became a defining anthem for a generation, perfectly encapsulating the Britpop ethos and Oasis's signature sound.
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In the early 1990s, London's Columbia Hotel was a favoured haunt for emerging rock bands, offering affordable accommodations and a bar that rarely closed. Oasis, then on the brink of stardom, frequently stayed there during their London visits. However, their tenure at…
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The Barrowland Ballroom Incident of December 1994 In December 1994, Oasis’s unrelenting momentum faced an unexpected hurdle at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. A sold-out crowd eagerly awaited the raucous energy the Gallagher brothers were known to bring. However, the night…
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In December 1994, Oasis released their first standalone single, "Whatever," marking a pivotal moment in their meteoric rise to stardom. Nestled between the release of their ground-breaking debut album, Definitely Maybe, and their chart-dominating follow-up, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, "Whatever" was…
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February 20, 1995, Oasis was honoured with the Best British Newcomer award at the 15th Brit Awards, held at Alexandra Palace in London
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On February 24, 1995, Oasis gathered at Loco Studios in Newport, Wales, to record what would become one of their most iconic tracks, "Some Might Say". This song, which would go on to become their first UK number-one single, captures the raw…
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On April 17, 1995, Oasis took to the stage at Cliffs Pavilion in Southend, UK, to deliver a performance that would be immortalized in the concert film "Live by the Sea." This show, featuring a setlist packed with hits from their debut…
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Oasis's Sheffield Arena Performance: A Historic Night On April 22, 1995, Oasis closed their Definitely Maybe tour with a landmark performance at Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, UK. This concert not only marked the end of their first major tour but also their…
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On April 24, 1995, Oasis released "Some Might Say," the lead single from their highly anticipated sophomore album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? The track marked a pivotal moment in the band’s history, becoming their first UK number-one single and cementing their…
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In May 1995, Oasis began recording their iconic second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, at Rockfield Studios in Gwent, Wales. These sessions would yield some of the most defining tracks of the Britpop era, cementing the band’s place as one of…
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On June 23, 1995, Oasis took to the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival, delivering a performance that has since become legendary. Headlining the festival’s first night, the band showcased their meteoric rise and cemented their status as one of the defining…
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On June 24, 1995, the day after Oasis’s electrifying headline performance at the Glastonbury Festival, Noel Gallagher gave a backstage acoustic debut of what would become one of the most iconic songs of all time—"Wonderwall." Surrounded by a few lucky listeners, armed…
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On 14 July 1995, Oasis made a landmark media appearance at Beach Park in Irvine, Scotland, for a televised segment on Scottish Television’s Scotland Today. Rather than a full concert, the band performed a single, stripped-back rendition of “Rock ’n’ Roll Star,”…
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On 14 August 1995, Oasis released “Roll with It” through Creation Records as the second single from their eagerly anticipated sophomore album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? The track—written by lead guitarist Noel Gallagher and produced alongside Owen Morris—was recorded at Rockfield…
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In the summer of 1995, the British music press witnessed its most celebrated rivalry since the Beatles versus the Rolling Stones. Dubbed the “Battle of Britpop,” Blur and Oasis released their singles on the same day—12 August 1995—turning a routine chart competition…
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The First Live Concert Video captures a performance at the Southend Cliffs Pavilion on 17 April 1995. The seventeen-track program includes live renditions of fan favorites such as “Rock ’n’ Roll Star,” “Some Might Say,” “Live Forever,” and “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” culminating…
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On 12 September 1995, Oasis’s founding bassist Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan stunned fans by announcing a temporary departure from the band. Citing nervous exhaustion following an intense stretch of touring, McGuigan stepped away just days after the band’s return from their Japan dates,…
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On 2 October 1995, Oasis issued their eagerly awaited second studio album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, via Creation Records. Produced by Owen Morris alongside the band’s principal songwriter Noel Gallagher, the record marked a stylistic evolution from their raw debut Definitely…
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In the midst of their 1995 U.S. tour, Oasis found themselves without their regular bassist, Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan, who had returned to the U.K. for health reasons. When his temporary replacement, Scott McLeod, departed unexpectedly just days before their television debut, the…
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On 30 October 1995, Wonderwall was released as a single by Oasis, taken from their second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. Written by Noel Gallagher, the song would go on to become one of the most recognisable and enduring tracks of…
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In the final days of 1995, Oasis—then on the brink of global superstardom—crammed themselves onto the tiny stage of The Viper Room in West Hollywood for a now-legendary secret show. With no official announcement, a packed guestlist, and a set that barely…
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In the winter of 1996, Oasis unveiled what would become one of their most enduring anthems. On February 19, 1996, the band released "Don’t Look Back In Anger" as a single via Creation Records, taken from their chart-topping album What's the Story)…
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At the 1996 Brit Awards, Oasis made a statement loud and clear: they ruled British music. The band walked away with multiple top honors, crowned by their peers and critics alike. Held at London’s Earls Court, the ceremony solidified their dominance in…
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Amid soaring success on the British music scene, Oasis were embroiled in deeply personal drama far from the headlines. On March 23, 1996, the tabloid News of the World paid their estranged father, Tommy Gallagher, to travel and attempt a staged reunion…
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On Saturday 27 April 1996, Oasis walked out at Maine Road and turned Manchester City’s old ground into the centre of British guitar music. It was the first of two sold-out nights at the stadium, six months after the release of (What’s…
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After conquering the charts and festival stages, Oasis took the next audacious step: headlining two historic nights at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire. Around May 7, 1996, the band officially announced the shows—slated for August 10 and 11—igniting a cultural frenzy among fans…
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On May 13, 1996, Oasis released their sprawling epic "Champagne Supernova" as a single in Australia and the United States, further solidifying their status as a global rock powerhouse. Although it was never issued as a commercial single in the UK, the…
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In May 1996, during a break between Oasis, tours and writing sessions, Noel Gallagher travelled to the Caribbean Island of Mustique with producer Owen Morris. Whilst staying at Mick Jaggers villa Noel brought a Tascam 8 track recorder and drum machine and…
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On 28 June 1996, in the middle of Oasis’ imperial phase, Noel Gallagher quietly stepped outside the noise and scale of Britpop to share a stage with one of his musical heroes: Burt Bacharach.
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In early August 1996, Oasis played two monumental nights at Balloch Castle Country Park, on the banks of Loch Lomond in Scotland. These shows, attended by tens of thousands of fans, are remembered as some of the defining moments of the Britpop…
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The Height ? The Peak ? Certainly the end of the First Era. Knebworth.
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Oasis Appeared ON MTV Unplugged in August 96 is one of the most talk about moments in the bands history - not just for the performance itself, but for who didn't perform,
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On 27 August 1996, Oasis opened their U.S. tour at Chicago’s Rosemont Horizon under unusual circumstances.
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By early September 1996, Oasis were already operating at full velocity — and the MTV Music Awards in New York provided another perfectly chaotic footnote in a year full of them.
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On 12 September 1996, Oasis abruptly cancelled the remaining dates of their U.S. tour, bringing a turbulent American run to an early and messy conclusion.
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In the autumn of 1996, Oasis were standing at the peak of their powers. They had just played to a quarter of a million fans at Knebworth in August, cementing their reputation as the biggest band in Britain. Yet the triumph was…
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In November 1996, Oasis were officially crowned Best Band in the World at the Q Awards, a moment that neatly summed up their mid-90s dominance.
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Oasis were never far from the headlines in 1996, and early November brought another burst of tabloid attention when Liam Gallagher was arrested in central London after the previous night’s Q Awards. Contemporary reports said the singer was stopped at 7.25am on…
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On 11 November 1996, Oasis’ attempt to make their third album inside one of the most famous recording studios in the world reached a breaking point.
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Oasis Miss The MTV Europe Music Awards But Still Win Big
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In late January 1997, Noel Gallagher found himself at the centre of another national storm.
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After months of rumour and speculation, the Oasis camp finally broke its silence in early May 1997. According to contemporary recollections, by the beginning of the month work on the band’s third album was complete and management confirmed that a new Oasis…
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On 7 June 1997 Noel Gallagher left the recording studio and took the stage alone in New York City. The occasion was the Tibetan Freedom Concert—a two‑day festival on Randall’s Island intended to raise awareness and funds for the Tibetan independence movement.…
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The first live test of Oasis’s forthcoming third album took place not in Britain but in sunny Southern California.
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Two weeks after the release of their towering new single, Oasis were back in the headlines—this time for politics rather than music. On 30 July 1997 Prime Minister Tony Blair hosted a celebrity‑studded party at 10 Downing Street to celebrate what his…
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In early August 1997 the secrecy surrounding Oasis’ third album reached surreal levels. The record – the long‑awaited follow‑up to What's the Story Morning Glory? – was finished but not yet released. Creation Records and the band’s management were desperate to control…
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At midnight on 21 August 1997, Oasis finally released their third album, Be Here Now.
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Following the explosive launch of Be Here Now, Oasis returned with a more reflective single. “Stand By Me” was released on 22 September 1997 as the second single from the album. It debuted at No. 2 in the UK,
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By late September 1997, the Be Here Now tour had moved from outdoor festivals to arenas. On 25 September 1997 Oasis opened a run of three consecutive nights at London’s Earls Court Exhibition Centre.
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Four weeks after Earls Court, Oasis crossed the Atlantic to appear on Saturday Night Live. The 4 October 1997 episode was hosted by Matthew Perry, then at the height of his Friends fame. Oasis took the stage not with one of their…
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If the Be Here Now premiere had shown Oasis’ handlers on high alert, the band’s interview on BBC Radio 1 two months later reminded the world why that caution existed. On 23 October 1997 Noel and Liam Gallagher turned up at the…
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Oasis returned to Manchester for two sold-out G-MEX nights, with the second show filmed for MTV.
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Oasis released the epic final Be Here Now single, which reached number one despite its extraordinary running time.
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A flight from Hong Kong to Perth produced one of the most notorious stories of Oasis’ 1998 tour.
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The Be Here Now tour ended in Mexico City with what proved to be the original rhythm section’s final Oasis show.
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During the 1998 World Cup, Noel Gallagher made a decision that changed the direction of his life and Oasis.
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Released in 1998, The Masterplan collected 14 Oasis B-sides that demonstrated the remarkable depth of Noel Gallagher’s early songwriting and became an essential part of the band’s catalogue.
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Liam joined Steve Cradock, Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher to record Carnation for a Jam tribute album.
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Oasis reconvened in London to prepare their fourth album with producer Mark ‘Spike’ Stent.
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Former drummer Tony McCarroll settled his royalties dispute with Oasis shortly before the case was due in court.
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Noel performed a short solo set in London, including a cover of The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony.
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Founding guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs announced his departure while Oasis were making their fourth album.
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