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- Genre: Rock, Britpop
- Hometown: Manchester, England
- Years Active: 1991 - Present
- Labels: Sony BMG, Big Brother
- Studio albums: 7
- 1994: Debut album: Definitely Maybe
- First #1 on the UK Singles Chart: "Some Might Say"
- BRIT Awards: 5
- 1997: Grammy award nomination for "Wonderwall"
- Oasis played their first live gig in August 1991
- Noel temporarily quit the band in 2004
- Alan White left the band in 2004
- Paul Arthurs left the band in 1999
- Tony McCarroll left the band in 1995
- Noel Gallagher quits in 2009
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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)
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.
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What exactly did Liam do to Noel to make him quit Oasis? 5 AnswersAccording to an AP Article that quotes a letter that Gallagher wrote to his fans: The posting says "the level of verbal and violent intimidation towards me, my... read more
anybody know who this female singer who's got a cover of Maria Muldaur's "Midnight At The Oasis" currently out is? 1 AnswerHer name is Renee Olstead. read more
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@laurawhittle_21 Oasis. Although it's my ultimate song to play on guitar, now it's gonna sound like I'm copying Leona effing Lewis.
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Royal Carribbean launches "Oasis of the Seas," a ship that's five times as big as the Titanic, can't dock in many por.. http://fk.cm/4784825
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Whatever!!RT @wasuremonoblue: よし今度歌ってみるんだぜ！RT @livefoever hehe ドントルック〜,ライラあたりは知らない人がいてもメロがいいから鉄板だぜRT @wasuremonoblue: OASISで盛り上がれる仲間がいるとはう
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