The huge reunion news doesn’t spell the end of Liam Vs Noel – far from it. The feuding Manchester brothers have finally put aside their differences for comeback concerts kicking off at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on July 4 next year. However, now begs the question - which Oasis will fans get on stage? Besides the Gallaghers there have been ten other members of Oasis over the decades, and the brothers have been at loggerheads over who should participate in the latest line-up.
voiced his preference for as much of the Definitely Maybe era band that first found fame. However, - who famously once said: “It’s my f***ing band. I’ll have who I want” - wants a line-up closer to the final Oasis set-up which featured Gem Archer on guitar and Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey on drums.
Failing that Noel wants Chris Sharrock behind the kit as he’s toured with both his High Flying Birds and Liam’s other band Beady Eye. Oasis originally featured Tony McCarroll on drums who is unlikely to return seeing as Noel criticised his ability, and the sticksman later tried suing Oasis for £18million before settling in court. Original bassist Paul ‘Guigsey’ McGuigan quit Oasis in 1999 via a fax and for years it was rumoured his bass parts were re-recorded by Noel who says he does not hold any grudges.
He was replaced by then-former Ride frontman Andy Bell as bassist but apparently Noel and Bell have not spoken since the break-up. That may leave a hole for Noel’s High Flying Birds pal Russell Pritchard to fill in, or maybe he will let Liam nab Drew McConnell from his solo band. One person who definitely should turn up for shows is original guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs who has been instrumental in getting Liam and Noel talking again.
As for the Gallaghers it remains to be seen if they will get on for an actual tour, and even the new band shot of the brothers looks like two solo shots edited to make them look together. Fans will hope they can last the distance. The Oasis 25 Live 14 date stadium run also visits Manchester Heaton Park, London Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh Murrayfield and Dublin Croke Park.
Tickets go on sale Saturday August 31 at 9am..
