Oasis (band)
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www.ilikemusic.com/music_news/Oasis_To_Be_Honoured_At_Brit_Awards_2007-3066|title=The BRIT Awards 2007 To Honour Oasis with Outstanding Contribution to Music Award|publisher=I Like Music|accessdate=2007-12-18}}</ref> and have had eight UK number one singles. Noel Gallagher is the group's primary songwriter and the Gallagher brothers are the band's only continual members. The present lineup is completed by songwriters rhythm/lead guitarist Gem Archer and bass guitarist Andy Bell, rounded by as-yet unofficial drummer Zak Starkey.//www.ilikemusic.com/music_news/Oasis_To_Be_Honoured_At_Brit_Awards_2007-3066|title=The BRIT Awards 2007 To Honour Oasis with Outstanding Contribution to Music Award|publisher=I Like Music|accessdate=2007-12-18}}</ref> and have had eight UK number one singles. Noel Gallagher is the group's primary songwriter and the Gallagher brothers are the band's only continual members. The present lineup is completed by songwriters rhythm/lead guitarist Gem Archer and bass guitarist Andy Bell, rounded by as-yet unofficial drummer Zak Starkey.
The band initially gained prominence performing on the Manchester club circuit. They were signed to independent record label Creation Records and afterwards released their debut album Definitely Maybe in 1994, leading the Britpop movement. The following year, the band recorded (What's the Story) Morning Glory? with their new drummer Alan White, while rivaling with Britpop peers Blur. The Gallagher brothers were featured regularly in tabloid newspapers for their sibling rivalry and wild lifestyles, cultivating a reputation as both bad boys and a band of the people. At the height of their fame, Oasis' third album, Be Here Now, reached number one in the UK charts, number two in the U.S. and also became the fastest-selling album in UK chart history, with almost half a million copies sold on the first day alone and just under 700,000 copies in its first week.
In 2000, while recording their fourth album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, Oasis lost two founding members and suffered a notable drop in popularity in America. The band added replacements Gem Archer and Andy Bell for Heathen Chemistry in 2002, which was commercially successful and well-received among fans. In 2005, their sixth album Don't Believe the Truth with Zak Starkey, despite turbulent recording, became their best-selling and best-received album in a decade. The following year, the band released a "best-of" album entitled Stop the Clocks. In February 2007, Oasis received the BRIT Award for outstanding contribution to music. The band are currently recording their seventh studio album.
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History
Formation (1991-1993)
Oasis evolved from an earlier band called The Rain, comprised of Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan (bass guitar), Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (guitar), Tony McCarroll (drums) and Chris Hutton (vocals). Unsatisfied with Hutton, Arthurs auditioned acquaintance Liam Gallagher as a replacement. After Gallagher joined the group, the band's name was changed to Oasis, which was inspired by an Inspiral Carpets tour poster which was in his and his brother Noel's bedroom. One of the venues on it was the Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon.<ref>Harris, John. Britpop!: Cool Britannia and the Spectacular Demise of English Rock. Da Capo Press, 2004. ISBN 0-306-81367-X, pg. 124-25</ref>
Oasis first played live in August of 1991 at the Boardwalk club in Manchester. Noel Gallagher, who was a roadie for Inspiral Carpets, went with the band to watch his younger brother's band play. While Gallagher and his friends did not think Oasis were spectacular, he began to consider his brother's group as a possible outlet for songs he had been writing for years. Noel approached the group about joining, with the provision that he would become the band's sole songwriter and leader, and that they would commit to an earnest pursuit of commercial success. "He had loads of stuff written," Arthurs recalled. "When he walked in, we were a band making a racket with four tunes. All of a sudden, there were loads of ideas."<ref>Harris, pg. 125-26</ref> Oasis under Noel Gallagher crafted their musical approach to rely on simplicity: with Arthurs and McGuigan restricted to playing barre chords and root bass notes, respectively, McCarroll playing basic rhythms, and the band's amplifiers turned up until the sound distorted, Oasis created a sound "so devoid of finesse and complexity that it came out sounding pretty much unstoppable."<ref>Harris, pg. 127-28</ref>
After over a year of live shows, rehearsals and even taking the time out to record a proper demo (known as the Live Demonstration tape), the band's big break came in May 1993 when they were spotted by Creation Records co-owner Alan McGee. Oasis were invited to play a gig at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut club in Glasgow, Scotland, by a band called Sister Lovers, who shared their rehearsal rooms. Oasis, along with a group of friends, found the money to hire a van and make the six-hour journey to Glasgow. When they arrived, they were refused entry to the club as they were not on that night's set list, which reportedly caused the band to bully their way in (although both the band and Alan McGee have given contradicting statements about how they actually managed to get into the club on that night).<ref>VH1 Behind the Music, VH1, 2000</ref> They were given the opening slot and impressed McGee, who was there to see 18 Wheeler, one of his own bands, that night. McGee was so impressed by what he saw he signed the band to Creation four days later.<ref>Harris, pg. 129</ref> Due to problems securing an American contract, Oasis ended up signing a worldwide contract with Sony, which in turn licensed Oasis to Creation in the UK.<ref>Harris, pg. 131</ref>
Britpop era and height of fame (1994–1996)
Modèle:Sound sample box align right Modèle:Listen Modèle:Listen Modèle:Sample box end Following a limited white label release of the demo of their song "Columbia", their first single, "Supersonic", was released in April 1994, reaching number 31 in the charts.<ref>Harris, pg. 149</ref> The release was followed by "Shakermaker". Their third single, "Live Forever", was their first to enter the Top 10 of the UK charts. After troubled recording and mixing sessions, their debut album, Definitely Maybe, was released in September 1994, entering the charts at number one, and at the time becoming the fastest selling debut album in the UK.<ref>Harris, pg. 178</ref>
The best part of a year of constant live performances and recordings, along with a hedonistic lifestyle, were starting to tire the band out and a breaking point was finally hit during a gig in Los Angeles in September 1994 where Liam was under the influence of crystal meth, leading to a shambolic performance during which he made offensive remarks about American audiences and assaulted Noel with a tambourine. This upset Noel to such an extent that he temporarily quit the band immediately after and flew to San Francisco. He was tracked down by Creation's Tim Abbot and during a trip by the pair to Las Vegas Gallagher decided to continue with the band. Gallagher reconciled with his brother and the tour resumed in Minneapolis.<ref>Harris, pg. 189</ref> The group followed up the fourth single from Definitely Maybe, "Cigarettes and Alcohol", with the Christmas single EP "Whatever" which entered the British charts at number three.<ref>Harris, pg. 213</ref>
Oasis had their first UK number one in April 1995 with "Some Might Say", the first single from their second album. At the same time, drummer Tony McCarroll was ousted from the band, replaced by Londoner Alan White, formerly of Starclub and younger brother of renowned studio percussionist Steve White, whom Paul Weller recommended to Noel. White made his debut for the band at a Top of the Pops performance of "Some Might Say". Oasis began recording material for their second album in May of that year in Rockfield Studios near Monmouth.<ref>Harris, pg. 226</ref>
During this period, the English press seized upon a supposed rivalry between Oasis and fellow Britpop band Blur. On 14 August 1995, Blur and Oasis released new singles on the same day, setting up "The Battle of Britpop" that dominated the week's music news. Blur's "Country House" outsold Oasis' "Roll with It" 274,000 copies to 216,000 during the week.<ref>Harris, pg. 235</ref> Oasis' management came up with several reasons for this, claiming "Country House" sold more because it was less expensive (£1.99 vs £3.99) and because there were two different versions of "Country House" with different B-sides forcing serious fans to buy two copies.<ref>Harris, pg. 233</ref> An alternative explanation given at the time by Creation was that there were problems associated with the barcode on the "Roll With It" single case, which did not record all sales. <ref>Author unknown. "Cockney revels". NME. August 26, 1995.</ref> Noel Gallagher told The Observer in September that he hoped Damon Albarn and Alex James of Blur would "catch AIDS and die", which caused a media furore.<ref>"Noel Gallagher in Blur Aids outburst". Melody Maker. 23 September 1995.</ref> He subsequently apologised for this in a formal letter to various publications.<ref>Harris, pg. 251</ref>
arts.guardian.co.uk/glastonbury2004/story/0,,1242267,00.html|title=Not here now|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=2007-12-18|date=19 June 2004}}</ref> In order to complete the tour, McGuigan was successfully convinced to return to the band.//arts.guardian.co.uk/glastonbury2004/story/0,,1242267,00.html|title=Not here now|publisher=The Guardian|accessdate=2007-12-18|date=19 June 2004}}</ref> In order to complete the tour, McGuigan was successfully convinced to return to the band.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6151050.stm| accessmonthday=3 January | accessyear=2007}}</ref> The album spawned two further hit singles "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger", which also reached numbers two and one respectively. It also contained the non-UK single "Champagne Supernova" — featuring guitar playing and backing vocals by Paul Weller — that received widespread critical acclaim and peaked at number 20 on the US charts.//news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6151050.stm| accessmonthday=3 January | accessyear=2007}}</ref> The album spawned two further hit singles "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger", which also reached numbers two and one respectively. It also contained the non-UK single "Champagne Supernova" — featuring guitar playing and backing vocals by Paul Weller — that received widespread critical acclaim and peaked at number 20 on the US charts.
On April 27 and April 28 the group played their first headline outdoor concerts at Maine Road Football Ground, Manchester. Highlights from the second night featured on the video There And Then, released later the same year. As their career reached its zenith, Oasis performed back-to-back concerts at Knebworth on August 10 and August 11, 1996. The band sold out both shows within minutes; 375,000 people over two nights (10 million people applied for tickets, and 375,000 were actually sold, meaning the possibility of 53 sold out nights),<ref>Harris, pg. 298-99</ref> at the time a record-breaking number for an outdoor concert held in the UK, and to this today the largest demand for a show in British history.<ref name=liveforever>Live Forever: The Rise and Fall of Brit Pop. Passion Pictures, 2004.</ref>
The next month proved to be difficult for the group. In August, Oasis was due to record an episode of MTV Unplugged at the Royal Festival Hall but Liam pulled out, citing a sore throat. He watched the performance from a balcony with cold beer and cigarettes, heckling Noel's singing between songs. Four days later the group left for a tour of American arenas but Liam refused to go; the band decided to continue the tour with Noel on vocals.<ref>Harris, pg. 310</ref> Liam rejoined the tour on 30 August, but a few weeks later Noel flew home without the band, who followed on another flight.<ref>Harris, pg. 312</ref> This event prompted media speculation that the group was splitting up. The brothers soon reconciled and decided to complete the tour.<ref>Harris, pg. 313</ref>
Be Here Now and lineup changes (1997–2000)
Modèle:Sound sample box align right Modèle:ListenModèle:Sample box end www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5924518/live_forever|title=Live Forever|publisher=Rolling Stone|accessdate=2007-12-18|date=October 9, 1997}}</ref> Although early media reviews were positive, once the hype had died down, the album was criticised for being bloated and derivative with most of the critics focused on the extensive length of several songs, the heavier sound, and overproduction. Noel defined the album in retrospect as "the sound of a buncha guys... on coke... in the studio... not giving a fuck."<ref name=liveforever />//www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5924518/live_forever|title=Live Forever|publisher=Rolling Stone|accessdate=2007-12-18|date=October 9, 1997}}</ref> Although early media reviews were positive, once the hype had died down, the album was criticised for being bloated and derivative with most of the critics focused on the extensive length of several songs, the heavier sound, and overproduction. Noel defined the album in retrospect as "the sound of a buncha guys... on coke... in the studio... not giving a fuck."<ref name=liveforever />
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news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/415855.stm | accessdate=January 17 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> However, Noel has since offered a contradicting version: that a series of violations of Noel's "no drink or drugs" policy (imposed by Noel so that Liam could sing properly) for the album's sessions resulted in a confrontation between the two.<ref NAME="book">Modèle:Cite book </ref> Two weeks later the departure of bassist Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan was announced. The Gallagher brothers held a press conference shortly thereafter where they assured reporters that "the future of Oasis is secure. The story and the glory will go on."<ref>Elischu, Jenny. "Gallagher Brothers Say Oasis Bassist's Departure Won't Kill the Band". Rolling Stone. 25 August 1999. Retrieved on 24 December 2007.</ref>//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/415855.stm | accessdate=January 17 | accessyear=2006}}</ref> However, Noel has since offered a contradicting version: that a series of violations of Noel's "no drink or drugs" policy (imposed by Noel so that Liam could sing properly) for the album's sessions resulted in a confrontation between the two.<ref NAME="book">Modèle:Cite book </ref> Two weeks later the departure of bassist Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan was announced. The Gallagher brothers held a press conference shortly thereafter where they assured reporters that "the future of Oasis is secure. The story and the glory will go on."<ref>Elischu, Jenny. "Gallagher Brothers Say Oasis Bassist's Departure Won't Kill the Band". Rolling Stone. 25 August 1999. Retrieved on 24 December 2007.</ref>
mad4gem.tripod.com/biography.htm ::: MAD FOR GEM ::: biography :::]. Retrieved 14 December 2007.</ref> The band was rehearsing with David Potts, but he quickly resigned, and they brought in Andy Bell, former guitarist/songwriter of Ride and Hurricane#1 as their new bassist. Bell had never played bass before and had to learn to play it, along with a handful of songs from Oasis' back catalogue, in preparation for a scheduled tour of America in December 1999.//mad4gem.tripod.com/biography.htm ::: MAD FOR GEM ::: biography :::]. Retrieved 14 December 2007.</ref> The band was rehearsing with David Potts, but he quickly resigned, and they brought in Andy Bell, former guitarist/songwriter of Ride and Hurricane#1 as their new bassist. Bell had never played bass before and had to learn to play it, along with a handful of songs from Oasis' back catalogue, in preparation for a scheduled tour of America in December 1999.
www.oasisinet.com/site.php?site=album&atype=0&country=172&idx=19 Oasis - Official Website - Discograpy] Retrieved on 15 December 2007.</ref><ref>Billboard.com - Discograpy - Oasis - Standing on the Shoulders of Giants. Retrieved on 15 December 2007.</ref> Three singles were released from the album: "Go Let It Out", "Who Feels Love?" and "Sunday Morning Call", all of which were top 5 UK singles.<ref>Top 40 Singles. Retrieved on 15 December 2007.</ref> With the departure of the founding members, the band made several small changes to their image and sound. The cover featured a new "Oasis" logo, designed by Gem Archer, and the album was also the first Oasis release to include a song written by Liam Gallagher, entitled "Little James". The songs also had more experimental, psychedelic influences.<ref name="allmusicstanding">allmusic {{{ Standing on the Shoulders of Giants > Overview }}} Retrieved on 15 December 2007.</ref> The album received only lukewarm reviews<ref name="allmusicstanding"/> and, as of now, Standing is among the band's lowest-selling albums worldwide.//www.oasisinet.com/site.php?site=album&atype=0&country=172&idx=19 Oasis - Official Website - Discograpy] Retrieved on 15 December 2007.</ref><ref>Billboard.com - Discograpy - Oasis - Standing on the Shoulders of Giants. Retrieved on 15 December 2007.</ref> Three singles were released from the album: "Go Let It Out", "Who Feels Love?" and "Sunday Morning Call", all of which were top 5 UK singles.<ref>Top 40 Singles. Retrieved on 15 December 2007.</ref> With the departure of the founding members, the band made several small changes to their image and sound. The cover featured a new "Oasis" logo, designed by Gem Archer, and the album was also the first Oasis release to include a song written by Liam Gallagher, entitled "Little James". The songs also had more experimental, psychedelic influences.<ref name="allmusicstanding">allmusic {{{ Standing on the Shoulders of Giants > Overview }}} Retrieved on 15 December 2007.</ref> The album received only lukewarm reviews<ref name="allmusicstanding"/> and, as of now, Standing is among the band's lowest-selling albums worldwide.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/760729.stm BBC News | ENTERTAINMENT | Oasis Noel quits tour]. Retrieved on 15 December 2007.</ref> Noel eventualy returned for the Irish and British legs of the tour, which included two major shows at Wembley Stadium. A live album of the first show, called Familiar to Millions, was released in late 2000 to mixed reviews.<ref>{{{ Familiar to Millions > Overview }}} Retrieved on 15 December 2007.</ref>//news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/760729.stm BBC News | ENTERTAINMENT | Oasis Noel quits tour]. Retrieved on 15 December 2007.</ref> Noel eventualy returned for the Irish and British legs of the tour, which included two major shows at Wembley Stadium. A live album of the first show, called Familiar to Millions, was released in late 2000 to mixed reviews.<ref>{{{ Familiar to Millions > Overview }}} Retrieved on 15 December 2007.</ref>
Transitional years (2001-2004)
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2113780.stm BBC NEWS | Elvis and Oasis enjoy chart success]. Retrieved 14 December 2007.</ref><ref>{{{ Heathen Chemistry > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums }}}. Retrieved 14 December 2007</ref> although critics gave it mixed reviews.<ref name="allmusicheathen">allmusic {{{ Heathen Chemistry > Overview}}}. Retrieved December 14, 2007</ref><ref>Pitchfork: Heathen Chemistry review. Retrieved 14 December 2007.</ref> There were four singles released from the album: "The Hindu Times", "Stop Crying Your Heart Out", "Little by Little/She Is Love", and the Liam-penned "Songbird", Oasis' first single not written by Noel. The record blended the band's sonic experiments from their last albums, but also went for a more basic rock sound.<ref name="allmusicheathen"/> Heathen Chemistry was a much more balanced recording process for the band, with all of the members, apart from White, penning songs. Johnny Marr provided additional guitar as well as backup vocals on a couple of songs.//news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2113780.stm BBC NEWS | Elvis and Oasis enjoy chart success]. Retrieved 14 December 2007.</ref><ref>{{{ Heathen Chemistry > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums }}}. Retrieved 14 December 2007</ref> although critics gave it mixed reviews.<ref name="allmusicheathen">allmusic {{{ Heathen Chemistry > Overview}}}. Retrieved December 14, 2007</ref><ref>Pitchfork: Heathen Chemistry review. Retrieved 14 December 2007.</ref> There were four singles released from the album: "The Hindu Times", "Stop Crying Your Heart Out", "Little by Little/She Is Love", and the Liam-penned "Songbird", Oasis' first single not written by Noel. The record blended the band's sonic experiments from their last albums, but also went for a more basic rock sound.<ref name="allmusicheathen"/> Heathen Chemistry was a much more balanced recording process for the band, with all of the members, apart from White, penning songs. Johnny Marr provided additional guitar as well as backup vocals on a couple of songs.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3685545.stm|title=Brawling Oasis singer 'on drugs'|publisher=BBC}}</ref> Liam lost two front teeth and kicked a police officer in the ribs.<ref name="Scotsman">Oasis singer could face jail for bar brawl by Alan Hall. Retrieved 14 December 2007</ref> Two years later Liam was fined around £40,000.<ref>"
Liam Gallagher fined pounds 40,000 for brawl " , The Independent (London) , 23 November 2004 . Retrieved on 2007-12-18 . </ref>//news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3685545.stm|title=Brawling Oasis singer 'on drugs'|publisher=BBC}}</ref> Liam lost two front teeth and kicked a police officer in the ribs.<ref name="Scotsman">Oasis singer could face jail for bar brawl by Alan Hall. Retrieved 14 December 2007</ref> Two years later Liam was fined around £40,000.<ref>" Liam Gallagher fined pounds 40,000 for brawl " , The Independent (London) , 23 November 2004 . Retrieved on 2007-12-18 . </ref>
www.whiteydrums.com/]</ref> White was replaced by Zak Starkey, drummer of The Who and the son of Beatles' Ringo Starr. Though Starkey performs on studio recordings and tours with the band, as of yet he is not officially a member and the band is a four-piece for the first time in their career. Starkey played publicly for the first time at Poole Lighthouse. A few days later, Oasis, with Starkey, headlined the Glastonbury Festival for the second time in their career and performed a greatest hits set, which included two new songs — Gem Archer's "A Bell Will Ring" and Liam Gallagher's "The Meaning of Soul". The performance received negative reviews, with NME calling it a "disaster."<ref>"
Oasis: Astoria Tuesday May 10th " , NME , 21 May 2005 . Retrieved on 2007-12-18 . </ref>//www.whiteydrums.com/]</ref> White was replaced by Zak Starkey, drummer of The Who and the son of Beatles' Ringo Starr. Though Starkey performs on studio recordings and tours with the band, as of yet he is not officially a member and the band is a four-piece for the first time in their career. Starkey played publicly for the first time at Poole Lighthouse. A few days later, Oasis, with Starkey, headlined the Glastonbury Festival for the second time in their career and performed a greatest hits set, which included two new songs — Gem Archer's "A Bell Will Ring" and Liam Gallagher's "The Meaning of Soul". The performance received negative reviews, with NME calling it a "disaster."<ref>" Oasis: Astoria Tuesday May 10th " , NME , 21 May 2005 . Retrieved on 2007-12-18 . </ref>
Resurgence in popularity (2005-present)
After much turbulence, the band's sixth album was finally recorded in Los Angeles-based Capitol Studios from October to December the same year. Producer Dave Sardy took over the lead producing role from Noel, who decided to step back from these duties after a decade of producing leadership over the band. In May 2005, after three years and as many scrapped recording sessions, the band released their sixth studio album, Don't Believe the Truth, fulfilling their contract with Sony BMG. It followed the path of Heathen Chemistry as being a collaborative project again, rather than a Noel-written album. It was also the band's first album in a decade not to feature the drumming of Alan White, with Zak Starkey taking his place. The record was generally hailed as the band's best effort since (What's the Story) Morning Glory? by fans and critics alike, spawning two UK number one singles: "Lyla" and "The Importance of Being Idle" (the band's seventhth and eighth number one UK singles, respectively), whilst "Let There Be Love" entered at number two. Oasis picked up two awards at the Q Awards: one a special People's Choice Award and the second for Don't Believe the Truth as Best Album. Following in the footsteps of Oasis' previous five albums, Don't Believe the Truth also entered the UK album charts at number one.
www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2005/06/04/bmoasis2.xml]</ref> A rockumentary film was made during the tour. The film, entitled Lord Don't Slow Me Down was released in October 2007. A second DVD included live footage from an Oasis gig in Manchester from 3 July 2005.//www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2005/06/04/bmoasis2.xml]</ref> A rockumentary film was made during the tour. The film, entitled Lord Don't Slow Me Down was released in October 2007. A second DVD included live footage from an Oasis gig in Manchester from 3 July 2005.
www.chartattack.com/DAMN/2006/09/1107.cfm]</ref> During November 2006, Noel and Gem, backed by drummer Terry Kirkbride, began a short tour to promote Stop the Clocks. They played around a dozen shows in various countries around the world.//www.chartattack.com/DAMN/2006/09/1107.cfm]</ref> During November 2006, Noel and Gem, backed by drummer Terry Kirkbride, began a short tour to promote Stop the Clocks. They played around a dozen shows in various countries around the world.
www.nme.com/news/oasis/31293 NME 24 September, 2007]</ref> Oasis' seventh studio album has been confirmed for a 2008 release.<ref>"
Oasis: 'We'll never do a Radiohead' " , NME.com , 14 November 2007 . Retrieved on 2007-12-18 . </ref> Oasis recorded for a couple of months between July and September with completing work on two new songs and demoing the rest. They took a two-month break, because of the birth of Noel's son. In early November they resumed recording with Liam saying in Reuters interview that "It'll be done by the 15th of December, if everything goes well. Then we'll have Christmas off, and we'll go to L.A., mix it and maybe do a bit more over there."<ref>" Liam Gallagher Responsible For Radiohead Spoof Site? " , Live4Ever , 30 November 2007 . Retrieved on 2007-12-18 . </ref> A recent posting on their official website confirmed that the band re-entered the studio on 5 November 2007 with Don't Believe the Truth producer Dave Sardy.<ref>" Back In The Studio " , Oasis , 8 November 2007 . Retrieved on 2007-12-18 . </ref>//www.nme.com/news/oasis/31293 NME 24 September, 2007]</ref> Oasis' seventh studio album has been confirmed for a 2008 release.<ref>" Oasis: 'We'll never do a Radiohead' " , NME.com , 14 November 2007 . Retrieved on 2007-12-18 . </ref> Oasis recorded for a couple of months between July and September with completing work on two new songs and demoing the rest. They took a two-month break, because of the birth of Noel's son. In early November they resumed recording with Liam saying in Reuters interview that "It'll be done by the 15th of December, if everything goes well. Then we'll have Christmas off, and we'll go to L.A., mix it and maybe do a bit more over there."<ref>" Liam Gallagher Responsible For Radiohead Spoof Site? " , Live4Ever , 30 November 2007 . Retrieved on 2007-12-18 . </ref> A recent posting on their official website confirmed that the band re-entered the studio on 5 November 2007 with Don't Believe the Truth producer Dave Sardy.<ref>" Back In The Studio " , Oasis , 8 November 2007 . Retrieved on 2007-12-18 . </ref>
Influences
www.myspace.com/oasis Oasis' Official Myspace] See influences section</ref> Liam's vocal style is highly influenced by the snarl of Sex Pistols vocalist Johnny Rotten.//www.myspace.com/oasis Oasis' Official Myspace] See influences section</ref> Liam's vocal style is highly influenced by the snarl of Sex Pistols vocalist Johnny Rotten.
Discography
The following is a list of full length studio albums:
- Definitely Maybe - August 30 1994
- (What's the Story) Morning Glory? - October 2 1995
- Be Here Now - August 21 1997
- Standing on the Shoulder of Giants - February 28 2000
- Heathen Chemistry - July 1 2002
- Don't Believe the Truth - May 30 2005
Members
- Liam Gallagher – lead vocals, tambourine
- Noel Gallagher – lead & rhythm guitars, vocals
- Colin "Gem" Archer – rhythm & lead guitars, keyboards, harmonica
- Andy Bell – bass guitar, keyboards
- Zak Starkey – drums and percussion*
*Zak Starkey is a semi-official member. He is recording with the band at the moment and was proposed membership of the band, but couldn't commit because of engagements touring with The Who.
Past members
- Alan White – drums and percussion
- Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs – rhythm guitar
- Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan – bass guitar
- Tony McCarroll – drums and percussion
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Live and temporary members
- Jay Darlington – keyboards, hammond organ - live (2002–present)
- Mike Rowe - keyboards, hammond organ - live and studio (1994-2002)
- Terence Kirkbride – drums and percussion (2004, 2006, 2007)
- Matt Deighton - guitar (2000)
- Steve White – drums and percussion (2001)
- Scott McLeod – bass guitar (1995, appears in video for Wonderwall)
- Mark Coyle - live effects technician (1994-1995)
- Zeb Jameson – keyboards (2000, appears on Familiar to Millions)
Awards
References
- Cohen , Jason
. " The Trouble Boys - Cross the Atlantic With a Hot Record, Two Battling Brothers and Attitude to Spare " , Rolling Stone , 1995-05-18 , pp. 50-52. 104 .
- Harris, John. Britpop!: Cool Britannia and the Spectacular Demise of English Rock. Da Capo Press, 2004. ISBN 0-306-81367-X
- Mundy , Chris
. " Ruling Asses - Oasis have conquered America, and they won't shut up about it " , Rolling Stone , 1996-05-02 , pp. 32-35, 68 .
Notes
External links
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