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• Oasis is an English Rock band from Manchester, England led by brothers Noel & Liam Gallagher. They have released a number of best-selling albums and singles since their formation in 1991.

  On March 2, 2009, the Chinese government canceled two concerts Oasis were scheduled to play in April. Official were reportedly unhappy that Noel Gallagher participated in the 1997 Free Tibet benefit concert. The canceled concerts were to be held April 3 in Beijing and April 5 in Shanghai.Billboard: China Nixes Oasis Gigs Over Band's Tibet Stance (March 2, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Genre: Rock, Britpop
  2. Hometown: Manchester, England
  3. Years Active: 1991 - Present
  4. Labels: Sony BMG, Big Brother
  5. Studio albums: 7
  6. 1994: Debut album: Definitely Maybe
  7. First #1 on the UK Singles Chart: "Some Might Say"
  8. BRIT Awards: 5
  9. 1997: Grammy award nomination for "Wonderwall"
  10. Oasis played their first live gig in August 1991
  11. Noel temporarily quit the band in 2004
  12. Alan White left the band in 2004
  13. Paul Arthurs left the band in 1999
  14. Tony McCarroll left the band in 1995
  15. Noel Gallagher quits in 2009

• Band Members

  • Liam Gallagher - Vocals
  • Noel Gallagher - Guitar
  • Gem Archer - Guitar
  • Andy Bell - Bass
  • Chris Sharrock - Drums

• Background

  Oasis formed in 1991, originally calling themselves The Rain. The band's original lineup consisted of singer Liam Gallagher, guitarist Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, bassist Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and drummer Tony McCarroll. Liam's older brother, Noel, joined later and became the band's primary songwriter.

  Their album Be Here Now is the fastest selling album in chart history, having sold nearly 500,000 copies on the day it was released. The band has sold over 50 million albums worldwide throughout their career. They often cite The Beatles as an influence on their songwriting. Zak Starkey, son of Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr, joined Oasis as their drummer in 2006.

• Studio Albums

  • 1994: Definitely Maybe
  • 1995: (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
  • 1997: Be Here Now
  • 2000: Standing on the Shoulder of Giants
  • 2002: Heathen Chemistry
  • 2005: Don't Believe the Truth
  • 2008: Dig Out Your Soul

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