Gem Archer Joins Oasis and a New Line-Up Takes Shape
Former Heavy Stereo guitarist Gem Archer joined Oasis as Bonehead’s replacement.
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Guigsy Quits Oasis as Two Founding Members Leave
Paul ‘Guigsy’ McGuigan followed Bonehead out of Oasis, forcing the Gallagher brothers to rebuild the band.
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Bonehead Leaves Oasis at the End of an Era
Founding guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs announced his departure while Oasis were making their fourth album.
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Noel Gallagher Plays Acoustic Set at Kosovo Aid Benefit
Noel performed a short solo set in London, including a cover of The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony.
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Oasis and Tony McCarroll Reach £600,000 Settlement
Former drummer Tony McCarroll settled his royalties dispute with Oasis shortly before the case was due in court.
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Oasis Begin Work on Standing on the Shoulder of Giants
Oasis reconvened in London to prepare their fourth album with producer Mark ‘Spike’ Stent.
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Liam Gallagher Records The Jam’s Carnation with Steve Cradock
Liam joined Steve Cradock, Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher to record Carnation for a Jam tribute album.
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The Masterplan: How Oasis Turned Their B-Sides Into an Essential Album
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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The Day Noel Gallagher Decided to Give Up Drugs
During the 1998 World Cup, Noel Gallagher made a decision that changed the direction of his life and Oasis.
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Oasis Play Their Last Concert with Bonehead and Guigsy
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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Liam Gallagher Is Banned for Life by Cathay Pacific
A flight from Hong Kong to Perth produced one of the most notorious stories of Oasis’ 1998 tour.
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All Around the World Becomes Oasis’ Longest Number One
Oasis released the epic final Be Here Now single, which reached number one despite its extraordinary running time.
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Oasis Bring the Be Here Now Tour Home to Manchester G-MEX
Oasis returned to Manchester for two sold-out G-MEX nights, with the second show filmed for MTV.
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Noel & Liam Gallagher on Radio 1’s Evening Session
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…
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Oasis Perform on Saturday Night Live (4 Oct 1997)
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…
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On This Day: Oasis Begin Three Nights at Earls Court
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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Stand By Me Released
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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Be Here Now Released
At midnight on 21 August 1997, Oasis finally released their third album, Be Here Now.
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Be Here Now World Premiere Hits BBC Radio 1
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…
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July 30 1997 – Noel Gallagher Attends Tony Blair’s ‘Cool Britannia’ Party at 10 Downing Street - On This Day In History
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…
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On This Day - June 14 1997 – Be Here Now World Tour Begins
The first live test of Oasis’s forthcoming third album took place not in Britain but in sunny Southern California.
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Noel Gallagher Performs at the “Free Tibet” Concert in New York -Promptly Banned From China
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…
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Oasis Announce Release Details for Be Here Now
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…
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Noel Gallagher Sparks Outrage Over Drug Comments
In late January 1997, Noel Gallagher found himself at the centre of another national storm.
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