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Oasis: The Iconic Manchester Band from the Cool Britannia Era

Uncover the origins of Oasis, the iconic English rock band from Manchester. Learn about their formation, the meaning behind their name, and the Gallagher brothers.

Where did Oasis come from?

Oasis hail from the land of fish and chips, rainy days, and a whole lot of football – Manchester, England. They proudly represent the Northern roots of their city, alongside other Mancunian bands like The Hollies, The Bee Gees, Take That, and The Happy Mondays. They were even part of the Cool Britannia culture of the 90s, which was pretty cool, if you ask us.

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When did Oasis start?

Oasis formed in 1991 and signed with Creation Records, an independent label, in 1993. They released their debut album, Definitely Maybe, a year later, which won them all sorts of awards and accolades.

Why are they called Oasis?

Believe it or not, Liam Gallagher came up with the name Oasis after seeing a poster in his bedroom. The poster was for an Inspiral Carpets tour, which included a gig at the Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon. And thus, a band name was born.

Who’s in Oasis?

The original lineup consisted of brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher on lead guitar and vocals, respectively, Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs on guitar, Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan on bass, and Tony McCarroll on drums. While the lineup did change over the years, the Gallagher brothers remained the heart and soul of the band.

Why did Oasis split up?

Releasing three albums by 1997, the band had had a meteoric rise, and with rumours of rivalry between Oasis and Blur, a London band, putting strain on the already fraught relationship of Noel and Liam, McGuigan and Arthurs left Oasis in 1999. Going through several lineups, releasing the album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, eventually splitting in  2009.

After cancelling a gig at the V Festival in 2009, Noel claimed it was the result of Liam’s hangover. Liam demanded an apology, stating it was due to laryngitis, and tensions rose to breaking point. A day or two later, a statement was released claiming Oasis no longer existed, along with a message from Noel: “It is with some sadness and great relief…I quit Oasis tonight. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer

Who’s Noel Gallagher?

Noel Thomas David Gallagher is one of the founding members of Oasis. He played lead guitar, sang, and wrote most of the lyrics. After Oasis disbanded, he formed Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and continued to make great music.

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Who’s Liam Gallagher?

William John Paul “Liam” Gallagher, Noel’s younger brother, was the lead singer of Oasis. After the band split, he formed Beady Eye and released two albums and eleven singles before going solo. He’s still making music and causing a ruckus, as only Liam can.

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