After 15 years out of the spotlight, the influence and impact on modern rock music that Oasis had may be overlooked. The English anthem-creating band led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, were cementing their legacy as one of the most successful British rock bands in history. However, it was not meant to be; the multi-platinum selling artists disbanded in 2009 after numerous violent altercations broke out on and off stage.
Their debut studio album “Definitely Maybe” began their rise to stardom, even being coined as “the next Beatles.” The album contained hits like “Live Forever” and “Slide Away” rose to number one on the UK charts, selling nearly 3 million units, making it nine times platinum and the fastest selling British debut album at the time. No musician could ask for a better start to their career and in hindsight, this was just the beginning of a successful yet troubling journey.
They say lightning never strikes the same place twice but, in this case, Oasis did not just strike twice; they somehow managed to exceed their previous album, with the release of “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory.” From Noel’s brilliant songwriting to Liam’s passionate, Lennon-like, vocal performances, “Morning Glory” saw the band at their absolute peak. The album spawned one of their most well-known hits, “Wonderwall.” This record launched Oasis into not only becoming one of the biggest bands in the UK, but one of the biggest bands in the world. With the band at the peak of their music careers, it looked like nothing could halt the success story that was Oasis, except for themselves.
Since their 2009 split, the brothers have maintained minimal contact other than slight jabs at each other in interviews and X (formerly Twitter). Noel took to the social media platform to express his opinions on Liam’s single “Once” saying “…I believe it’s called ‘Once’ which is the exact amount of times it should be played.” As the years went on and the Gallagher brothers’ relationship seemingly not getting any better, fans were starting to lose any hope they had left of seeing their favorite band reunite. That was until just a few weeks ago, when everything changed.
On Aug. 27, the brothers announced a 2025 European tour. Following their announcement, their 30-year-old, album “Definitely Maybe” reached #1 on UK charts, making it the first time since 2010 that the band has been in that position. Fans around the world, after many years of holding what seemed to be false hope, can now witness their favorite brothers in music return to the stage. After a decade and a half, the Gallagher brothers have finally put their differences aside to announce a European stadium tour beginning in the summer of 2025, holding multiple dates at Heaton Park, Principality and Wembley Stadium. If someone wanted to attend one of these shows, they would have needed a good amount of luck on their side due to tickets selling out in a matter of seconds.
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