Oasis were a five-member English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally a four-member band, the band was developed from an earlier group, the Rain. The band's first line-up consisted of Liam Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll. After returning from working as a roadie for Inspiral Carpets, Liam's older brother Noel joined as the band's fifth member, finishing the band's core line-up. During the band's presence, they had various line-up changes, though the Gallagher brothers remained as the staple members.
Oasis signed to an independent record label Creation Records in 1993 and debuted with their first album, Definitely Maybe. In 1995, drummer Tony McCarroll was expelled from the band, he was replaced by Alan White. Their second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? was released later the same year, which was an international success, became one of the best selling albums of all time. In 1997, Oasis released their third album, Be Here Now, becoming the fastest selling album in UK chart history. However, its popularity was quickly declined.
McGuigan and Arthurs left in 1999 as the band working on their fourth album, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants which was released in 2000. They were replaced by Gem Archer and Andy Bell. White departed from the band in 2004, he was replaced by Zak Starkey and later Chris Sharrock as touring members. The group release three more albums, before ultimately disbanded in August 2009 after the departure of Noel.
Discography[]
Albums[]
- Definitely Maybe (1993)
- (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995)
- Be Here Now (1997)
- Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000)
- Heathen Chemistry (2002)
- Don't Believe the Truth (2005)
- Dig Out Your Soul (2008)
Live albums[]
- Familiar to Millions (2000)
Compilation albums[]
- Definitely Maybe: Singles (1996)
- (What's the Story) Morning Glory?: Singles (1996)
- The Masterplan (1998)
- Stop the Clocks (2006)
- Time Flies... 1994–2009 (2010)
EPs[]
- Stop the Clocks EP (2006)