Oasis

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    Oasis

    Manchester, UK Formed 1991 Britpop

    About Oasis

    The band that would become Oasis was originally known as The Rain. Formed by guitarist Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, bassist Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan, and drummer Tony McCarroll in Manchester, England, in 1991, the group brought on schoolmate Liam Gallagher to replace their previous lead singer. After he joined, Liam suggested that the band change its name to Oasis, inspired by an Inspiral Carpets tour poster in his childhood bedroom (which featured Swindon's Oasis Leisure Centre as one of the venues). Oasis played their first show in August 1991, sharing a bill with Sweet Jesus and the Catchmen. Soon after, Liam's brother Noel Gallagher returned home from a U.S. tour, where he had been working as a roadie for Inspiral Carpets. Noel, who had been writing songs for years, saw Oasis' potential and joined the lineup as lead guitarist and principal songwriter. With Noel controlling the band's musical direction, Oasis kept their instrumentation simple and cranked up the volume, developing a sound designed for maximum impact.
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    Noel Gallagher Destroys the world cup's newest idea
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    Noel Gallagher Destroys the world cup's newest idea

    Noel Gallagher has taken aim at the World Cup Final half-time show, arguing that football does not need extra razzmatazz, global pop spectacle or artists who are not really “football people”.

    James Waddingham• 13 Jun 2026
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    Top 10 Underrated Britpop Classics That Deserve More Love
    Opinion

    Top 10 Underrated Britpop Classics That Deserve More Love

    Beyond Oasis and Blur: 10 criminally underrated Britpop classics that never got the love they deserved. Rediscover the hidden gems of the 90s Britpop era.

    Charlie Jolley• 12 Jun 2026
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    The Verve's Urban Hymns - In Retrospect
    Culture

    The Verve's Urban Hymns - In Retrospect

    A retrospective look at why The Verve’s Urban Hymns remains one of the most emotionally powerful British albums of the 1990s, exploring Richard Ashcroft’s lyricism, the album’s atmosphere, and why it still connects decades later.

    James Waddingham• 7 Jun 2026
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    Liam Gallagher Net Worth: How Much Is The Oasis Singer Worth In 2026?
    Features

    Liam Gallagher Net Worth: How Much Is The Oasis Singer Worth In 2026?

    From Burnage council estates to a reported £50 million empire — inside Liam Gallagher's wealth, royalties, property portfolio and the Oasis reunion windfall reshaping his fortune in 2026.

    Ellis Douglas• 3 Jun 2026
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    Noel Gallagher's 10 Greatest Solo Tracks
    Opinion

    Noel Gallagher's 10 Greatest Solo Tracks

    Noel Gallagher's Top 10 greatest solo tracks ranked. We dive into the best of High Flying Birds, from Noel's self titled debut debut to Council Skies.

    Ellis Douglas• 29 May 2026
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    Noel Gallagher Speaks On UPCOMING Oasis Documentary
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    Noel Gallagher Speaks On UPCOMING Oasis Documentary

    Noel Gallagher says he still hasn’t seen the finished Oasis Live ‘25 documentary, but expects it to be an emotional look back at the reunion tour, especially for the fans who made it what it was.

    James Waddingham• 22 May 2026
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    Noel Gallagher Describes the worst oasis gig
    Culture

    Noel Gallagher Describes the worst oasis gig

    Oasis's infamous Wembley 2000 gig: Noel Gallagher recounts the "horrible" night Liam's chaotic performance nearly derailed the band.

    Ellis Douglas• 19 May 2026
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    Noel Gallagher still hasn't watched the oasis live 25 documentary
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    Noel Gallagher still hasn't watched the oasis live 25 documentary

    Noel Gallagher hasn't watched the Oasis Live 25 documentary yet, but he's mixing the soundtrack. Get the latest on the film's release.

    Ellis Douglas• 18 May 2026
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    Noel Gallagher names the greatest guitar solo Ever
    Culture

    Noel Gallagher names the greatest guitar solo Ever

    Noel Gallagher names David Gilmour's solo on Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb as one of the greatest of all time, reflecting on emotion over technique and why feel will always outlast flash in rock's most enduring moments.

    Ellis Douglas• 15 May 2026
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    Noel recognises Liam's only great song
    Culture

    Noel recognises Liam's only great song

    Liam Gallagher’s solo career might not have single-handedly upended the music scene, nor did Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds — but together, their brotherly chemistry has managed to churn out some of the most inspiring and compelling rock and roll of recent times, proving that sibling rivalry can sometimes be more productive than sibling silence.

    Ellis Douglas• 13 May 2026
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    Oasis reunion documentary will come to Disney+ and theatres later this year
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    Oasis reunion documentary will come to Disney+ and theatres later this year

    The much-anticipated Oasis reunion tour documentary is heading to cinemas this autumn for a limited theatrical run.

    Ellis Douglas• 8 May 2026
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    Oasis, Joy Division/New Order and Phil Collins Lead Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026
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    Oasis, Joy Division/New Order and Phil Collins Lead Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, with Oasis, Joy Division / New Order and Phil Collins among those set to be inducted.

    Ellis Douglas• 14 Apr 2026
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    OASIS DEFINITELY MAYBE IN RETROSPECT
    Culture

    OASIS DEFINITELY MAYBE IN RETROSPECT

    Released August 29th 1994, Oasis revolutionised BritPop with the release of their debut album Definitely Maybe. It made achievements such as becoming the UK’s fastest selling album at the time, with 100,000 copies sold in the first 4 days of the release, and by the end of 1994 the album had sold approximately 470,000 copies in the UK finishing the year as the 25th best-selling album.

    Emmie Grace• 12 Apr 2026
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    Songwriter of the Year: Why Noel Gallagher Still Shapes British Rock Culture
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    Songwriter of the Year: Why Noel Gallagher Still Shapes British Rock Culture

    An exploration of why Noel Gallagher's songwriting legacy continues to define and influence British rock culture.

    Ellis Douglas• 20 Feb 2026
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    Liam Gallagher Teases Celebrity Traitors Appearance
    News

    Liam Gallagher Teases Celebrity Traitors Appearance

    Liam Gallagher hints at a possible appearance on Celebrity Traitors, sending fans into a frenzy.

    Ellis Douglas• 12 Feb 2026
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