The History of Oasis

The band formed in 1991 consisting of members Liam Gallagher, Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and Tony McCarroll. They later added Liam's brother Noel to the line up who joined as lead guitarist and primary song writer. It would turn out to be Noel's impressive song writing ability that would define the Oasis sound and send them straight to stardom.

Oasis quickly gained attention in the British music scene with their energetic live performances and catchy melodies influenced by British rock bands such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who. In 1994, they released their debut album, "Definitely Maybe," which became the fastest-selling debut album in UK history at the time. The record's success was followed by the release of their anthemic single "Live Forever," which became their one of signature song and a global hit.

Despite their success, Oasis faced internal conflicts, mainly between the Gallagher brothers. Liam and Noel's volatile relationship, characterized by public feuds and arguments, became a recurring theme in the band's history. These tensions often spilled over into their performances and ultimately led to Tony McCarroll's departure from the band in 1995, followed by the exit of Bonehead and Guigsy in subsequent years.

After the departures of the original members, Oasis recruited new members Gem Archer and Andy Bell who joined the band for the recording of their fourth album, "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants." The album was a commercial success, but received mixed reviews from critics. Oasis' next two albums, "Heathen Chemistry" and "Don't Believe the Truth," were also successful commercially, but received mixed reviews as well. In 2008, the band released their final album, "Dig Out Your Soul," before announcing their split in August 2009.

More can be found on the official Oasis website below.