Oasis
| Oasis | |
|---|---|
 Oasis in 1996, left to right: Alan White, Paul Arthurs, Liam Gallagher, Paul McGuigan, Noel Gallagher | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Years active | 1991 - 2009 2024 - present |
| Genre | Britpop |
| Label(s) | Creation Records (1993-1997) Big Brother (2000-present) |
| Members | Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher |
| Past members | Paul Arthurs Paul McGuigan Tony McCarroll Alan White Gem Archer Andy Bell |
| Website | oasisinet.com |
Oasis is a British Rock band formed in Manchester, UK in 1991 led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.
Overview
Oasis was formed in Manchester in 1991 by Liam Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, and Paul McGuigan, Tony McCarroll, and later Noel Gallagher. Oasis were a defining band in the Britpop movement. Noel was primarily the leader of the band, writing most of their material, while his brother Liam primarily sang. The band rose to fame with their 1994 release Definitely Maybe Topping the UK Album Charts. The band reached their peak with their 1995 release (What's the Story) Morning Glory? and highly publicized chart rivalry with peers Blur. After feuds between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, the band split up in August 2009. On August 27, 2024, the band announced a reunion tour for Summer 2025, with the Gallagher brothers reuniting for the first time in 15 years.
Weezer connections
- Rivers Cuomo had dissected all Oasis songs as a part of his Encyclopedia o' Pop.
- The original incarnation of Goat Punishment played their second show in January 1999 with a set consisting entirely of Oasis songs.
- During the Troublemaker Tour in 2008 Weezer performed a cover version of the Oasis song "Morning Glory" with lead vocals by Patrick Wilson.
- In early 2009, Weezer was rumored to be going on tour with Oasis later in the year.
- Liam Gallagher commended Weezer, saying, "Yeah, we met [Weezer]. I like 'em. They're one of those bands you see on TV and go, 'I just like 'em.' I think they're pretty alright." He characterized Rivers Cuomo as a "very strange man," but added, "He's my new favourite rock star. He freaked me out. He's just the total opposite to me, man. He's just very timid. He's like Yoda or something. But I respect that. He's a top man. There's totally a place for him. He's like the Andy Warhol of fucking music, that's what I think."
Band Members
Current members
- Liam Gallagher - lead vocals, tambourine (1991 - present)
- Noel Gallagher - lead guitar, backing vocals (1991 - present)
Former members
- Paul Arthurs – rhythm guitar (1991 - 1999)
- Tony McCarroll – drums (1991 - 1995)
- Alan White - drums, percussion (1995 - 2004)
- Paul McGuigan – bass (1991 – 1999)
- Gem Archer – rhythm guitar (1999 – 2009)
- Andy Bell – Bass (1999 – 2009)
Further information relating to Oasis's current and past members can be found on Wikipedia.
Discography
- Definitely Maybe (1994)
- (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995)
- Be Here Now (1997)
- Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000)
- Heathen Chemistry (2002)
- Don't Believe the Truth (2005)
- Dig Out Your Soul (2008)
More information relating to Oasis's discography can be found on Wikipedia.