Some fans can hardly believe it. More than a decade after the Britpop band split up, brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher want to return to the stage together. “Because maybe…”
For millions of people, this is what their youth sounds like: “Because maybe… you’re gonna be the one that saves me….”. And now memories are coming back – because the Britpop band Oasis is planning a comeback. After years of arguing, the brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher want to be on stage together again next summer and play several concerts in Great Britain and Ireland. “The long wait is over,” the two announced on social media.
Performances are planned in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin. Ticket sales will begin on Saturday. These will be the only concerts in Europe for the time being. Performances on other continents are also planned.
With songs like “Wonderwall”, “Don’t Look Back in Anger” and “Supersonic”, the band from Manchester shaped the 1990s. Oasis became one of the most successful groups in British music history. The band split up 15 years ago when Noel Gallagher left the group after a dispute with his younger brother.
This week marks 30 years since Oasis’ first album, “Definitely Maybe,” hit the stores in 1994. The second album, “(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?” from 1995, is still one of the best-selling records in the UK.
A time when everything seemed possible
For many fans, the comeback is about more than nostalgia, commented a reporter from the British broadcaster BBC. Oasis also stood for hedonism and an “I don’t care” attitude. At that time, fans still had the feeling that anything was possible in their lives, the BBC quoted a music journalist as saying.
The band also made headlines with disputes between the brothers and scandals, especially frontman Liam Gallagher. After a fight in a Munich hotel, for example, he had to spend a night in prison.
Dispute between brothers led to separation
In the summer of 2009, Noel Gallagher announced that he was leaving the band because he could not work with Liam “a day longer”. As lead guitarist and songwriter, he had written the biggest Oasis hits. Liam Gallagher, on the other hand, shaped the songs with his distinctive voice. The brothers continued their careers separately.
The brothers’ feud lasted for years. Even former Beatle Paul McCartney advised the two to get along: “My advice to them? Sit down together and write good music.”
Long awaited: reunion of Oasis
There has been constant speculation about a comeback. In the past few days, the evidence has become more and more indicative. It is still unclear which other musicians will be on stage, as the British news agency PA reported. And contrary to speculation, according to PA, there will be no appearance at the Glastonbury Festival.
There are currently plans for around four performances at London’s Wembley Stadium. This is not enough to beat the record recently set by US star Taylor Swift, who played eight concerts at Wembley on a single tour.
Fans commented on Oasis’ message on the platform X with thousands of messages. “Where can I get tickets,” said one post, “I’m selling my house.” A black and white picture of Liam (51) and Noel Gallagher (57) was also published. The brothers are said to have met in person in the summer for the photo shoot, PA reported.
Many had been waiting for the announcement on Tuesday morning. Until the very end, television reporters commented that you never know with the two brothers. Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, the Gallaghers’ hometown, also said shortly beforehand that it would be the most typical thing ever if one of the two changed his mind. But this time it really is going to happen. “And after all you’re my wonderwall.”
Source: Stern
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