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OASIS
Oasis formed in 1991 (and initially called The Rain) by Liam Gallagher (vocals), Paul McGuigan (bassist), Paul Arthurs (guitar) and Tony McCarroll (drums) before being joined by Liam’s brother Noel Gallagher (vocals and guitar).
Oasis have sold more than 60 million records worldwide. Their string of hits includes eight UK No.1’s. Their many awards include 5 BRIT Awards, 15 NME Awards, 4 MTV Europe Music Awards and 9 Q Awards. In February 2007 Oasis were given a BRIT for their outstanding contribution to music. The Gallagher brothers are the main songwriters for the band and have been the only continual members. The present lineup is comprised of Gem Archer (guitarist), Andy Bell (bassist) and tour drummer Chris Sharrock.
Oasis grew up on the Manchester club circuit before being signed by indie label, Creation Records and releasing their debut album, “Definitely Maybe” in 1994. The album went straight to No.1 and became the fastest selling debut album to date. They followed this up with 1995’s, “What’s The Story (Morning Glory)” which included their first No.1 single, “Some Might Say” and successful follow-up’s with, “Wonderwall”, “Roll With It” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger”. The album also featured the critically acclaimed (and non-UK single), “Champagne Supernova” which featured guitar and backing vocals by Paul Weller. 1995 also saw the media rivalry between Oasis and Blur reach fever pitch when Noel Gallagher was quoted saying he hoped Damon Albarn and Alex James would “catch AIDS and die”.
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The eagerly anticipated follow up to “What’s the Story (Morning Glory)”, “Be Here Now” sold over 696,000 copies in the first week making it the fastest selling album in UK history. After a change in lineup and the Gallagher brothers setting up their own record label, Big Brother, the band released “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” which had more psychedelic influences and remains their lowest selling album despite it still reaching No.1 in the UK. 2002 saw the release of “Heathen Chemistry” which again went to No.1 but received mixed reviews. Their next effort was the release of “Don’t Believe the Truth” which was a major success with both critics and fans alike. The bands seventh studio album, “Dig Out Your Soul” was released in 2008.
Noel recently announced his departure from the band, after a feud with brother Liam.
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