Posted April 7, 200619 yr http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c5/Newoasis.jpg Oasis are a British rock band originally formed in Manchester. Musically, they cite bands such as The Beatles, Slade, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, The Kinks and T.Rex as influences. The band is currently led by lead guitarist/principal songwriter Noel Gallagher and his younger brother vocalist/songwriter Liam Gallagher, who are the only remaining original band members. Thanks to the success of their critically acclaimed debut album Definitely Maybe and its 13.2* million selling follow-up (What's The Story) Morning Glory?, Gallaghers brothers featured regularly in tabloid newspaper stories, and cultivated a reputation as both bad boys and the band of the people. They were also famed for their supposed rivalry with contemporary band Blur. At the height of their fame, their 1997 third album Be Here Now reached #1 in the UK charts and also became the fastest-selling album in chart history, with almost half a million copies sold on the first day alone. However, the record almost caused the destruction of the band as they experienced an immediate fall of popularity. Through surviving the loss of founding members and with continuous support from their loyal fan base, Oasis have managed to outlast many of their Britpop contemporaries. Suede, Pulp and some other peer groups have split up, or record only infrequently, while Oasis maintain a regular schedule of releases and touring. Members Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher Gem Archer Andy Bell Zak Starkey Past members Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan Tony McCarroll Alan White Source: wikipedia. *Source: Oli of Buzz Jack.com
