Oasis

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Oasis is an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. The original lineup consisted of Liam Gallagher on lead vocals, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs on guitar, Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan on bass guitar, and Tony McCarroll on drums. Liam’s older brother Noel Gallagher joined later as lead guitarist and vocalist, becoming the group’s main songwriter and de facto leader. Oasis are regarded as one of the most successful and influential bands of the Britpop movement. In 1993, Oasis signed to the independent label Creation Records and released their debut album "Definitely Maybe" in 1994. The record reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and became the fastest-selling debut album in British history at the time. Their second album, "(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?," followed in 1995, featuring new drummer Alan "Whitey" White. Released during a widely publicized chart rivalry with Blur, dubbed the "Battle of Britpop," the album spent ten weeks at number one in the UK and achieved international success. It became one of the best-selling albums of all time, the third-best-selling album in UK history, and the UK’s best-selling album of the 1990s. Oasis became known not only for their music but also for the Gallagher brothers’ often turbulent relationship and media coverage of their disputes. In 1996, the band performed two record-breaking shows at Knebworth for crowds of 125,000 each night, which were the largest outdoor concerts in UK history at that time. Their third studio album, "

top songs

albums

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

Definitely Maybe

Heathen Chemistry

(What's the Story) Morning Glory? [Remastered]

Be Here Now

(What's The Story) Morning Glory? (Deluxe Remastered Edition)

Don't Believe the Truth

Stop the Clocks

The Masterplan

Standing on the Shoulder of Giants

Dig Out Your Soul

Definitely Maybe (Deluxe Edition Remastered)

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