Oasis reclaimed big, brash, fun rock & roll with their anthemic sound, cool swagger, expertly crafted lyrics, and electrifying live performances. Exploding out of the 1990s U.K. rock & roll scene to achieve worldwide popularity, the band are among the most successful and influential acts of all time, selling over a hundred million records and inspiring countless bands like the Killers and Arctic Monkeys.

Oasis formed in Manchester, England. The band’s seminal 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe was a critical and commercial smash that included the singles “Live Forever” (the band’s first Top Ten hit) and “Supersonic.” The band found even greater success with sophomore release (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, a Stateside breakthrough that boasted the hooky, era-defining hits “Wonderwall” and “Champagne Supernova” – perfect songs for massive crowd sing-alongs.

Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher – and their oft-combative relationship that would come to provide plenty of tabloid fodder – were the heart and soul of Oasis, with Liam as lead vocalist and Noel as lead guitarist and primary songwriter. The band was rounded out by founding members bassist Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan (later replaced by Andy Bell), guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs (later replaced by Gem Archer), and drummer Tony McCarroll (later replaced by Alan White).

After five more studio albums and hits including “Stop Crying Your Heart Out” and “Lyla,” friction between the Gallagher brothers led to the band’s breakup in 2009. Liam and the remaining band members carried on as Beady Eye, while Noel branched out with his solo project the High Flying Birds.

Even the possibility of Oasis’s oft-rumored reunion continually stirs excitement among their loyal fans and the industry. While the reign of Oasis was compact, they left a massive legacy rife with rock & roll attitude and timeless songs that resonate beautifully in a small pub or a giant stadium.

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