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On April 30th 1995 it was confirmed that Tony McCarroll had been sacked by Oasis.

Below is Tony and the rest of the boys in action at my first ever Oasis concert back in August 1994.

On April 30th 2020 Oasis released the 'Don't Stop... (Demo)'.

Noel Gallagher discovered the long lost recording while in the midst of a big old clear-out.

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On April 29th 2000 Oasis played at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada.

Watch the gig in full below.

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On April 28th 1996 Oasis played the second of two nights at Maine Road in Manchester support came from the Manic Street Preachers and Ocean Colour Scene.

The Maine Road gigs were the only concerts that Oasis played their cover of Slade's 'Cum On Feel The Noize'.

It was also performed for TV on 'Later With Jools Holland' in November 1995 and on 'Top Of The Pops' in February 1996.

Liam Gallagher speaking in 2017 on playing Maine Road with Oasis.

"To play at the ground of the football club you’ve supported all your life is without doubt the icing on the cake. It’s downhill after that even Knebworth doesn’t come close".

Treat yourself and watch the concert in full below.

On April 28th 2002 Oasis headlined the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in California, USA.

Watch a number of videos from the set below.



On April 28th 2009 Oasis played at the USB Campo de Futbol in Caracas, Venezuela.

Below is some footage and interviews of the band in the country.

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On April 27th 1996 Oasis played the first night at Maine Road it was the first time the band had ever headlined a stadium.

An estimated 80,000 people attended the both gigs, support acts for the shows included Manic Street Preachers and Ocean Colour Scene.

Fifty one trucks were used to deliver the equipment to stage Oasis' concerts at Maine Road in April 1996.

A giant shipyard crane was used to safely carry it over the football pitch as the club had a game against Liverpool the following weekend.

Brian Cannon had the idea to have images on the big screen of John Lennon, Sid Vicious and more during 'Live Forever' at Oasis' Maine Road concerts.

He told the NME “Even Liam didn’t know it was going to happen, that’s why he looks amazed when he turns round and sees Lennon.”

Liam Gallagher speaking in 2017 on playing Maine Road with Oasis.

"To play at the ground of the football club you’ve supported all your life is without doubt the icing on the cake. It’s downhill after that even Knebworth doesn’t come close".

Liam Gallagher on the Umbro top he wore at Oasis' Maine Road concerts

"I went backstage there was some player’s f*cking Umbro gear just sitting there and I thought, ‘I’m having a bit of that’, tried it on, f*cking freebie innit and, and I fucking pinched it and fucking wore it".

Ever wondered why Boneheads wasn't on the tickets for Oasis' concerts at Maine Road in April 1996, he point blank refused to be in them as he is a Manchester United fan.

Noel Gallagher On Manchester City, Liam & Oasis

 
Alan Brazil and Ray Parlour were joined by Noel Gallagher on TALKSPORT earlier today to discuss Manchester City, Liam and Oasis.

He said rehearsals for the tour start in three weeks.

Oasis' 'Some Might Say' 30th Anniversary Limited Edition 7” Single Is Out Now

 

Released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Oasis’ seminal single Some Might Say the limited-edition collector’s pearl coloured, numbered 7” is out now.

Available from the Official Store here and various other retailers.

To celebrate the anniversary check out the new visualiser below.

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On April 24th 1995, Oasis released the 'Some Might Say' single. It was the bands first UK number 1 single.

Tracklist

Some Might Say
Talk Tonight
Acquiesce
Headshrinker

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On April 22nd 1995 Oasis played at the Sheffield Arena, at the time it was the biggest gig the band had ever staged.

The concert is often overlooked for some of the other big concerts the band played.

They had moved on from the sweaty little venues I first saw them in and were now selling out arenas.

A year later they would be selling out stadiums.

It would be the last concert Tony McCarroll would play with the band.

Oasis' 'Live Forever' Named As Radio X Best Of British

Radio X listeners have crowned Live Forever as the best British song of all time, ahead of the band’s highly-anticipated reunion tour this summer.

Live Forever tops the list for the third year running as one of four Oasis tracks making up the top 10, alongside Don’t Look Back In Anger, Slide Away and Champagne Supernova.

Oasis songs in the top 100

01 - Live Forever

03 - Slide Away

05 - Champagne Supernova

08 - Don't Look Back In Anger
24 - Acquiesce
28 - Wonderwall
31 - The Masterplan
41 - Cigarettes & Alcohol
45 - Supersonic
61 - Half The World Away
62 - Rock 'N' Roll Star
64 - Whatever
68 - Morning Glory
83 - Cast No Shadow
97 - All Around The World
100 - Some Might Say

Check out the full Radio X Best Of British Top 100 here.

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On April 21st 1996 Oasis played at the Austin Music Hall in Austin, USA.

Listen to a bootleg of the gig below.

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On April 20th 1995 Oasis played at the Bataclan in Paris France.

Listen to a bootleg of the gig below.

On April 20th 1996 Oasis played at the Bronco Bowl Auditorium in Dallas, USA.

Listen to a bootleg of the gig below.



On April 20th 2001 the Steve Marriott Tribute concert took place at the Astoria in London, England.

Various members of Oasis took to the stage with Paul Weller and more.

Watch a number of videos from the gig below.

Oasis Confirm Australian Support Act

 
Oasis have confirmed that Ball Park Music will join them on the Australian leg of Oasis Live ‘25!

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On April 17th 1995 Oasis played at the Southend Cliffs Pavillion in England. 

The gig was released in August 1995 on VHS, VCD in 1996 and on DVD in 2001. 

Watch the gig in full below.

On April 17th 2000, Oasis released the 'Who Feels Love?' single.

It reached number 4 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

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On April 15th 2002, Oasis released 'The Hindu Times' as a single.

Tracklist
The Hindu Times
Just Getting Older
Idler's Dream

The song was the bands sixth UK Number one single, watch the video for it below.

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On April 13th 1994 Oasis played at the Lomax in Liverpool, England.

Watch footage of 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' below..



On April 13th 1996 Oasis played at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, USA.

Listen to a bootleg of the gig in the link below.

Some Drops To Look Out For This Record Store Day

 

Record Store Day is today and there are a few drops of interest for Oasis fans.  It's the one day of the year when almost 300 independent record shops all across the UK come together to celebrate their unique culture.

Visit www.recordstoreday.co.uk to find a store near you.

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Thirty one years ago today on April 11th 1994 Oasis released their debut single 'Supersonic'. 

The CD single included the following tracks.

Supersonic
Take Me Away
I Will Believe
Columbia (white label demo)

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Oasis - Supersonic (Official Visualiser '25)

 

First look at the brand new visualiser for Oasis’ debut single ‘Supersonic’ released to celebrate the ‪Record Store Day UK‬ exclusive of ‘Time Flies… 1994 – 2009’.  This limited edition vinyl is a highly sought after re-press comprised of 4 coloured LPs in a deluxe, numbered box set, featuring remastered audio.

 

‘Time Flies… 1994 – 2009’ is the complete singles collection celebrating the work of Oasis from start to finish. Released on Big Brother Recordings, the tracklisting spans fifteen years across a staggering seven consecutive number one albums. 1994’s ‘Definitely Maybe’, 1995’s ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’, 1997’s ‘Be Here Now’, 2000’s ‘Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants’, 2002’s ‘Heathen Chemistry’, 2005’s ‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ and ‘Dig Out Your Soul’ from 2008. Starting with their irresistible debut, ‘Supersonic’ and finishing with their last release ‘Falling Down’, the album features all 26 singles.

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On April 10th 1996 Oasis played at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, Canada.

The band left the stage after six songs after fans threw coins and shoes at them.

Listen to the gig below.

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On April 8th 2000 Oasis played at the Berkeley Community Theater in San Francisco, USA.

Listen to the bootleg of the gig below.