Oasis History Articles & Archive
22 articles tagged “History”.
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The Real People: the Liverpool band who helped shape early Oasis
In the standard Oasis origin story, The Real People are often reduced to a footnote: a helpful Liverpool band who lent a studio, added a ...
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Gem Archer Joins Oasis and a New Line-Up Takes Shape
Former Heavy Stereo guitarist Gem Archer joined Oasis as Bonehead’s replacement.
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Guigsy Quits Oasis as Two Founding Members Leave
Paul ‘Guigsy’ McGuigan followed Bonehead out of Oasis, forcing the Gallagher brothers to rebuild the band.
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Bonehead Leaves Oasis at the End of an Era
Founding guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs announced his departure while Oasis were making their fourth album.
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Noel Gallagher Plays Acoustic Set at Kosovo Aid Benefit
Noel performed a short solo set in London, including a cover of The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony.
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Oasis and Tony McCarroll Reach £600,000 Settlement
Former drummer Tony McCarroll settled his royalties dispute with Oasis shortly before the case was due in court.
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Oasis Begin Work on Standing on the Shoulder of Giants
Oasis reconvened in London to prepare their fourth album with producer Mark ‘Spike’ Stent.
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Liam Gallagher Records The Jam’s Carnation with Steve Cradock
Liam joined Steve Cradock, Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher to record Carnation for a Jam tribute album.
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The Day Noel Gallagher Decided to Give Up Drugs
During the 1998 World Cup, Noel Gallagher made a decision that changed the direction of his life and Oasis.
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Oasis Play Their Last Concert with Bonehead and Guigsy
The Be Here Now tour ended in Mexico City with what proved to be the original rhythm section’s final Oasis show.
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Liam Gallagher Is Banned for Life by Cathay Pacific
A flight from Hong Kong to Perth produced one of the most notorious stories of Oasis’ 1998 tour.
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All Around the World Becomes Oasis’ Longest Number One
Oasis released the epic final Be Here Now single, which reached number one despite its extraordinary running time.
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