Who were Oasis?
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991, led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher. They were one of the leading bands of the Britpop era, with hits such as Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger.
Liam Gallagher was the lead singer, while Noel was the main songwriter and lead guitarist. Their famous sibling rivalry often made headlines.
Their debut album, Definitely Maybe, released in 1994, was one of the fastest-selling debut albums in British history.
Britpop
Their second album, What's the Story Morning Glory, released in 1995, included Wonderwall, Champagne Supernova and Don't Look Back in Anger. It became one of the best-selling albums in UK history.
In 1996, Oasis played two concerts at Knebworth, attended by about 250,000 people.
The band split in 2009 after a backstage argument between the brothers. In 2024, they announced a reunion, and the Oasis Live 25 tour began in 2025.
Oasis's rivalry with the band Blur was a major story of the Britpop era.
The band's music remains popular at football grounds.