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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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    Oasis Tease 2027 Tour Announcement Date via Massive Etihad Stadium Drone Display
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    Oasis Tease 2027 Tour Announcement Date via Massive Etihad Stadium Drone Display

    Oasis have teased the date and time of their 2027 tour announcement with a massive drone display over Manchester's Etihad Stadium, sparking rumors of a 12-night residency and Knebworth return.

    Ellis Douglas• 11 Sept 2026
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    Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger – Documentary Review
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    Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger – Documentary Review

    Our 4-star review of Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger — Steven Knight's raw, emotional film records the biggest reunion in rock history, from tense rehearsal rooms to emotional stadium crowds.

    Joel Hill• 10 Sept 2026
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    Oasis Setlist 2027: Every Song Predicted for the Live '27 Tour
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    Oasis Setlist 2027: Every Song Predicted for the Live '27 Tour

    Oasis Live '27 is coming — so what will they play? We predict all 24 songs, revisit the Live '25 setlist in full, and name the hits fans want back.

    Ellis Douglas• 8 Sept 2026
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    Rock Royalty Assembles in London for Premier of Oasis's 'Don’t Look Back In Anger'
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    Rock Royalty Assembles in London for Premier of Oasis's 'Don’t Look Back In Anger'

    Liam and Noel Gallagher hit Leicester Square alongside Johnny Marr, Bonehead, and Jack Grealish for the UK premiere of their new documentary, Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger.

    Ellis Douglas• 8 Sept 2026
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    Over 100 Hours of Rare Oasis Tapes Set for £1.6m Auction
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    Over 100 Hours of Rare Oasis Tapes Set for £1.6m Auction

    A massive trove of over 100 hours of rare Oasis tapes, studio banter, and live recordings from their 1990s glory days is hitting the auction block with a guide price of up to £1.6 million.

    Ellis Douglas• 7 Sept 2026
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    Noel and Liam Gallagher Make First Off-Stage Public Appearance Together at Venice Film Festival
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    Noel and Liam Gallagher Make First Off-Stage Public Appearance Together at Venice Film Festival

    Marking their first public off-stage appearance together since the Oasis reunion, Noel and Liam Gallagher arrived in Venice for the premiere of their new documentary 'Don't Look Back In Anger'.

    Ellis Douglas• 6 Sept 2026
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    What Does the New Oasis Teaser Video Mean? Hidden Clues Point to Celtic Park
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    What Does the New Oasis Teaser Video Mean? Hidden Clues Point to Celtic Park

    Oasis have dropped a cryptic video teaser filled with clues pointing toward a historic Scottish show at Glasgow's Celtic Park. From hidden coordinates to battered Mars bars, we unpack the teaser ahead of next week's reported announcement.

    Ellis Douglas• 3 Sept 2026
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    Oasis 2027 Tour Announcement 'Imminent' as Noel Gallagher Teases Summer Return
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    Oasis 2027 Tour Announcement 'Imminent' as Noel Gallagher Teases Summer Return

    An official Oasis 2027 tour announcement is reportedly imminent following Noel Gallagher's latest hints on talkSPORT. Reports point to a massive 12-night Etihad residency and a historic return to Knebworth being finalised.

    Ellis Douglas• 3 Sept 2026
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    Liam Gallagher Secretly Filmed Ahead of Rare Noel Interview
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    Liam Gallagher Secretly Filmed Ahead of Rare Noel Interview

    Liam Gallagher reportedly didn’t realise cameras were filming Oasis rehearsals, with a rare joint interview alongside Noel also set to feature.

    James Waddingham• 31 Aug 2026
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    Oasis' Noel Gallagher Recording New Songs Behind the Scenes
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    Oasis' Noel Gallagher Recording New Songs Behind the Scenes

    Oasis may be filling stadiums without releasing a single new song, but Noel Gallagher hasn't stopped recording. Johnny Marr has revealed the chief is back in the studio writing fresh tracks—fueling wild speculation about what comes next.

    Ellis Douglas• 27 Aug 2026
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    Liam Gallagher Urges Noel Announcement Amid Knebworth & Etihad Leaks
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    Liam Gallagher Urges Noel Announcement Amid Knebworth & Etihad Leaks

    Liam Gallagher has publicly urged Noel to announce the next phase of Oasis live dates. With a 125,000-capacity Knebworth licence approved and an Etihad residency rumoured, momentum is building for another major UK tour.

    Ellis Douglas• 24 Aug 2026
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    BBC Humiliated as Oasis Lawyers Nuke 'Car Crash' World Cup Video
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    BBC Humiliated as Oasis Lawyers Nuke 'Car Crash' World Cup Video

    The BBC has pulled a star-studded World Cup tribute video featuring Maya Jama and Stephen Fry after Liam and Noel Gallagher’s legal team blocked the use of 'Wonderwall' over social media licensing permissions.

    Ellis Douglas• 22 Aug 2026
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    Oasis 'Don't Look Back In Anger' Documentary: Tickets on Sale Now
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    Oasis 'Don't Look Back In Anger' Documentary: Tickets on Sale Now

    Tickets are officially on sale for 'Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger'. Directed by Steven Knight, the documentary covers the historic Live '25 tour and features Liam and Noel Gallagher's first joint interview in 15 years.

    Ellis Douglas• 18 Aug 2026
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    Paul McCartney Nearly Recorded with Oasis
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    Paul McCartney Nearly Recorded with Oasis

    During the 'Don’t Believe the Truth' sessions at Capitol Studios, Paul McCartney offered a candid critique of Oasis’s "Boy with the Blues"—leading Liam Gallagher to invite the ex-Beatle to lay down the bass line himself.

    Joel Hill• 14 Aug 2026
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    Oasis 'Planning' Knebworth Return: Tour Promoter Secures 125,000-Capacity Licence
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    Oasis 'Planning' Knebworth Return: Tour Promoter Secures 125,000-Capacity Licence

    Could Oasis be heading back to Knebworth? Ahead of the 30th anniversary of their legendary 1996 gigs, tour promoter SJM Concerts has secured an indefinite 125,000-capacity licence for the estate. Here is what we know about a potential return.

    Ellis Douglas• 6 Aug 2026
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    Oasis’ Wonderwall Has Returned To Number 2 YET AGAIN
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    Oasis’ Wonderwall Has Returned To Number 2 YET AGAIN

    Oasis’ Wonderwall has surged back to Number 2 on the Official Singles Chart after becoming England’s unofficial World Cup anthem

    James Waddingham• 18 Jul 2026
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    Liam Fray Just Opened The Door To A Massive Oasis Support Slot
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    Liam Fray Just Opened The Door To A Massive Oasis Support Slot

    Liam Fray has admitted Courteeners would happily support Oasis if the opportunity arose, adding fresh fuel to speculation over who could join the Gallagher brothers on future dates.

    James Waddingham • 18 Jul 2026
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    Noel Gallagher vs. Radiohead and R.E.M.: The Ultimate Britpop Rant
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    Noel Gallagher vs. Radiohead and R.E.M.: The Ultimate Britpop Rant

    Dive into Noel Gallagher's infamous rant against Radiohead and R.E.M. Discover why the Oasis architect despised the 'tortured artist' trope of the late 90s.

    Ellis Douglas• 20 Jun 2026
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    Liam Gallagher’s Greatest Solo Song Is Still Impossible To Argue With

    Liam Gallagher’s Greatest Solo Song Is Still Impossible To Argue With

    Since the Oasis split, Liam Gallagher has built a solo catalogue packed with swagger, emotion and proper British rock anthems. From “Bold” and “Once” to the comeback force of “Wall of Glass”, we rank his ten best solo songs.

    James Waddingham• 14 Jun 2026
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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
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    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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    Liam Gallagher Net Worth: How Much Is The Oasis Singer Worth In 2026?
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    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 High Flying Birds: 10 Greatest Songs Ranked
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    Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds: 10 Greatest Songs Ranked

    The 10 greatest Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds songs, ranked — from the swagger of AKA... What a Life! to the strings of Council Skies, we count down Noel's finest solo moments.

    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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    What Was the Worst Oasis Gig Ever? Noel Gallagher Explains Wembley 2000
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    What Was the Worst Oasis Gig Ever? Noel Gallagher Explains Wembley 2000

    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
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    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
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    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: How the 1994 Debut Changed British Rock
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    Oasis' Definitely Maybe: How the 1994 Debut Changed British Rock

    Thirty years on, Oasis' Definitely Maybe sounds like a band kicking the door in — the recording saga, the record-breaking sales and the songs that made it.

    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
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    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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