Oasis
There can never be too many words on Oasis. The Gallagher smash-and-grab raid on British pop culture has divided opinion for decades and simplifies their story into basic cliches. Books that dig deeper and speak to everyone like this open the story up and place you at the heart of the action as their rocket ship took off. - John Robb
The rise of Oasis in the 1990s was stratospheric, yet they remained the people’s band. This is the story about how lives were changed forever, told by those who lived through it.
All around the world, millions felt a connection to these working-class lads from Manchester. With anthemic songs crafted and sung by the greatest songwriter and singer of their generation, from their first interview they proclaimed themselves the best band in the world, and for a shining moment in the mid-1990s they were.
‘Live Forever’. Definitely Maybe. (What's The Story) Morning Glory?. ‘Wonderwall’. Knebworth. A level of success not seen by a British band for 30 years, ushering in a new cultural zeitgeist: Britpop, Cool Britannia, New Labour, and at the centre of it all, the soap opera antics of the warring Gallagher brothers and their bandmates.
Departed members were replaced by fresh faces as the 2000s ushered in their next career phase with Oasis inspiring younger generations. Yet the music and drama continued up to one night in Paris when everything fell apart… until the world stood still in August 2024.
Expanded and revised to include over 25 exclusive new interviews from The Oasis Podcast, including contributions from those involved (Alan McGee, Tony McCarroll, Andy Bell, Steve White, Owen Morris), writers with first-hand coverage (Paolo Hewitt, John Robb), celebrity fans (Ricky Hatton) and many more, this book spans their entire career from 1991 to the present day, making it the ultimate story of Oasis.
'Some Might Say: The Story Of Oasis' Is Available To Pre-Order Now!
There can never be too many words on Oasis. The Gallagher smash-and-grab raid on British pop culture has divided opinion for decades and simplifies their story into basic cliches. Books that dig deeper and speak to everyone like this open the story up and place you at the heart of the action as their rocket ship took off. - John Robb
The rise of Oasis in the 1990s was stratospheric, yet they remained the people’s band. This is the story about how lives were changed forever, told by those who lived through it.
All around the world, millions felt a connection to these working-class lads from Manchester. With anthemic songs crafted and sung by the greatest songwriter and singer of their generation, from their first interview they proclaimed themselves the best band in the world, and for a shining moment in the mid-1990s they were.
‘Live Forever’. Definitely Maybe. (What's The Story) Morning Glory?. ‘Wonderwall’. Knebworth. A level of success not seen by a British band for 30 years, ushering in a new cultural zeitgeist: Britpop, Cool Britannia, New Labour, and at the centre of it all, the soap opera antics of the warring Gallagher brothers and their bandmates.
Departed members were replaced by fresh faces as the 2000s ushered in their next career phase with Oasis inspiring younger generations. Yet the music and drama continued up to one night in Paris when everything fell apart… until the world stood still in August 2024.
Expanded and revised to include over 25 exclusive new interviews from The Oasis Podcast, including contributions from those involved (Alan McGee, Tony McCarroll, Andy Bell, Steve White, Owen Morris), writers with first-hand coverage (Paolo Hewitt, John Robb), celebrity fans (Ricky Hatton) and many more, this book spans their entire career from 1991 to the present day, making it the ultimate story of Oasis.
The book is released on May 30th and available to pre-order here.
Oasis
On January 15th 1996 Oasis played at the PC69 Club in Biefield, Germany.Listen to a bootleg of the gig below.
On January 15th 1998 Noel Gallagher appeared on 'Much Music' in Canada, he spoke about a number of various subjects and played an acoustic version of 'Stand By Me'.
On January 15th 2009 Oasis played at the Messehalle in Dresden, Germany.
On This Day In Oasis History...
On January 15th 1996 Oasis played at the PC69 Club in Biefield, Germany.Listen to a bootleg of the gig below.
On January 15th 1998 Noel Gallagher appeared on 'Much Music' in Canada, he spoke about a number of various subjects and played an acoustic version of 'Stand By Me'.
On January 15th 2009 Oasis played at the Messehalle in Dresden, Germany.
Oasis
The video below is from January 13th 2009, when Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher were interviewed back stage at the Forest National in Brussels, Belgium.
On This Day In Oasis History...
The video below is from January 13th 2009, when Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher were interviewed back stage at the Forest National in Brussels, Belgium.
Noel Gallagher
On January 12th 2015 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds released the 'Ballad Of The Mighty I' single.
Blast From The Past: Noel Gallagher
On January 12th 2015 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds released the 'Ballad Of The Mighty I' single.
Watch the video for the track below.
Oasis
On This Day In Oasis History...
On January 12th 1998, Oasis released the 'All Around The World' single, it reached number 1 on the UK Official Singles Chart.
The song currently holds the record of being the longest song (9:38) to top the Official UK charts.
Oasis wanted to make a video similar to The Beatles ‘Yellow Submarine’ for 'All Around The World'.
Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, it took twenty four computer animators six months to complete.
It was the last single to feature founding members Bonehead and Guigsy.
It was also the last single to feature three new b-sides due to chart rules.
Oasis
On January 10th 1996, Oasis played at the Music Centre in Utrecht in the Netherlands.
On This Day In Oasis History...
On January 10th 1996, Oasis played at the Music Centre in Utrecht in the Netherlands.
Listen to a bootleg of the gig below.
Andy Bell
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Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell’s third solo album pinball wanderer is an otherworldly collection of intergalactic wizardry that mixes psychedelic melodies, Can-via-The Stone Roses grooves and Arthur Russell-style experimental textures.
With guest appearances from Dot Allison and Neu! legend Michael Rother on a cover of The Passions’ peerless post-punk classic ‘I’m In Love With A German Film Star’, it is perfect for both deep-listening headphones moments and cutting across the coolest, most understated dancefloors.
The loose-limbed rhythm tracks were the starting point and were laid down with the help of Andy’s old Oasis bandmate Gem Archer. The rest followed after an intense all-night session last summer, with the completed album being delivered the following morning. It’s Andy’s finest work to date; a quintessential nighttime record where you can slip through the gaps in the notes and revel in the moment.
Tracklist:
Panic Attack
I'm In Love...
Madder Lake Deep
Apple Green UFO
Pinball Wanderer
Music Concrete
The Notes You Never Hear
Space Station Mantra
The first single from the new album is called 'I'm In Love...' and features Dot Allison and Michael Rother.
A limited edition 12" is available from here, various versions of the album are available from here.
Andy Bell Announces His Third Solo Album ‘Pinball Wanderer’
Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell’s third solo album pinball wanderer is an otherworldly collection of intergalactic wizardry that mixes psychedelic melodies, Can-via-The Stone Roses grooves and Arthur Russell-style experimental textures.
With guest appearances from Dot Allison and Neu! legend Michael Rother on a cover of The Passions’ peerless post-punk classic ‘I’m In Love With A German Film Star’, it is perfect for both deep-listening headphones moments and cutting across the coolest, most understated dancefloors.
The loose-limbed rhythm tracks were the starting point and were laid down with the help of Andy’s old Oasis bandmate Gem Archer. The rest followed after an intense all-night session last summer, with the completed album being delivered the following morning. It’s Andy’s finest work to date; a quintessential nighttime record where you can slip through the gaps in the notes and revel in the moment.
Tracklist:
Panic Attack
I'm In Love...
Madder Lake Deep
Apple Green UFO
Pinball Wanderer
Music Concrete
The Notes You Never Hear
Space Station Mantra
The first single from the new album is called 'I'm In Love...' and features Dot Allison and Michael Rother.
A limited edition 12" is available from here, various versions of the album are available from here.
Oasis
On January 9th 1998 Oasis played at the Patriot Center in Washington, USA.
On This Day In Oasis History...
On January 9th 1998 Oasis played at the Patriot Center in Washington, USA.
Listen to a recording of the gig in the below.
Oasis
On January 8th 1996, Noel Gallagher appeared on Hotel Babylon and played 'Don't Look Back In Anger' after a short interview.
On January 8th 1998 Oasis played at the Sony E Center in Philadelphia, USA.
Listen to a bootleg of the gig below.
On This Day In Oasis History...
On January 8th 1996, Noel Gallagher appeared on Hotel Babylon and played 'Don't Look Back In Anger' after a short interview.
Watch it below.
On January 8th 1998 Oasis played at the Sony E Center in Philadelphia, USA.
Listen to a bootleg of the gig below.
Noel Gallagher
Blast From The Past: Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher played at a special global online concert celebrating the life of David Bowie on January 8th 2022.
Watch an outstanding cover of Valentines Day below.
Watch an outstanding cover of Valentines Day below.
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher & John Squire released ‘Just Another Rainbow’ on January 5th 2024.
Blast From The Past: Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher & John Squire released ‘Just Another Rainbow’ on January 5th 2024.
The single was officially the best-selling vinyl single of the year in the UK.
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Below are a number of end of year chart positions for Oasis, Liam Gallagher & Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds in the UK.
The Official Top 40 biggest albums of 2024
Official End Of Year UK Chart Update
Below are a number of end of year chart positions for Oasis, Liam Gallagher & Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds in the UK.
The Official Top 40 biggest albums of 2024
11: Oasis - Time Flies - 1994-2009
20: Oasis - Definitely Maybe
24: Oasis - (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
The Official Top 40 best-selling vinyl albums of 2024
02: Oasis - Definitely Maybe
14: Liam Gallagher & John Squire - Liam Gallagher & John Squire
17: Oasis - (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
The Official best-selling vinyl singles of 2024
01: Liam Gallagher & John Squire - Just Another Rainbow
24: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Magic Secrets No. 2
Oasis
On December 29th 1994 Oasis played at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, England.Support for the gig came from Andy Bell's Ride and The LA's.
What a fantastic line-up for £10...
Listen to a bootleg of Oasis' set below.
On This Day In Oasis History...
On December 29th 1994 Oasis played at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, England.Support for the gig came from Andy Bell's Ride and The LA's.
What a fantastic line-up for £10...
Listen to a bootleg of Oasis' set below.
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