All the Ups and Downs of Oasis' Turbulent Career, from Topping the Charts and Breaking Up to a Reunion Tour

Mar. 15, 2025

Oasis in 1996.Photo:Fryderyk Gabowicz/picture alliance via Getty

Fryderyk Gabowicz/picture alliance via Getty

After 15 years and much recent speculation,Oasisis hitting the road once again.This week, brothers and founding membersLiamandNoel Gallagherannounced that they will be reuniting for a 2025 tourmarking the both this year’s 30th anniversary of Oasis’s debut album,Definitely Maybe, and next year’s 30th anniversary of their second album,(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?.Of course, the road to this highly anticipated reunion has been rocky.After achieving international superstardom in the ’90s, the Gallagher brothers' much publicized rivalry resulted in a turbulent decade-and-a-half in the spotlight, leading to the band’s 2009 breakup.Here, take a look back at all the ups and downs — the fights and canceled gigs, the hit songs and bad blood — that got Oasis to this point.

After 15 years and much recent speculation,Oasisis hitting the road once again.

This week, brothers and founding membersLiamandNoel Gallagherannounced that they will be reuniting for a 2025 tourmarking the both this year’s 30th anniversary of Oasis’s debut album,Definitely Maybe, and next year’s 30th anniversary of their second album,(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?.

Of course, the road to this highly anticipated reunion has been rocky.

After achieving international superstardom in the ’90s, the Gallagher brothers' much publicized rivalry resulted in a turbulent decade-and-a-half in the spotlight, leading to the band’s 2009 breakup.

Here, take a look back at all the ups and downs — the fights and canceled gigs, the hit songs and bad blood — that got Oasis to this point.

01of 151991: Oasis Forms in ManchesterOasis performing live in the ’90s.Ian Dickson/RedfernsShortly after Liam Gallagher joined Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll’s Manchester-based band Rain and renamed in Oasis in 1991, brother Noel Gallagher joined up as well, taking complete creative control of the project. Noel went on to define the band’s sound, singlehandedly writing nearly every song on Oasis’s first four albums, including their biggest hits.

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1991: Oasis Forms in Manchester

Oasis performing live in the ’90s.Ian Dickson/Redferns

Ian Dickson/Redferns

Shortly after Liam Gallagher joined Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll’s Manchester-based band Rain and renamed in Oasis in 1991, brother Noel Gallagher joined up as well, taking complete creative control of the project. Noel went on to define the band’s sound, singlehandedly writing nearly every song on Oasis’s first four albums, including their biggest hits.

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1994: Oasis Releases ‘Definitely Maybe’

Oasis ahead of the release of their debut album in 1993.James Fry/Getty

James Fry/Getty

03of 151994: Sibling RivalryLiam Gallagher performing in 1994.Mick Hutson/RedfernsAlmost from the start, however, frontman Liam and lead guitarist and songwriter Noel’s tempestuous relationship caused problems within the band.AsThe Guardiannoted in 2009, Noel even briefly quit Oasis following a disastrous September 1994 gig in L.A. that saw Liam hitting his brother with a tambourine.

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1994: Sibling Rivalry

Liam Gallagher performing in 1994.Mick Hutson/Redferns

Mick Hutson/Redferns

Almost from the start, however, frontman Liam and lead guitarist and songwriter Noel’s tempestuous relationship caused problems within the band.

AsThe Guardiannoted in 2009, Noel even briefly quit Oasis following a disastrous September 1994 gig in L.A. that saw Liam hitting his brother with a tambourine.

04of 151995: Oasis Releases ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?‘Oasis in 1995.Independent News and Media/GettyOctober 1995 saw the release of the band’s sophomore album,(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?The album spawned mega-hits “Champagne Supernova” and “Wonderwall,” both of which reached No. 1 onBillboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart in the U.S. and cemented Oasis as one of the biggest and most influential bands of the ’90s Brit Pop moment.

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1995: Oasis Releases ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’

Oasis in 1995.Independent News and Media/Getty

Independent News and Media/Getty

October 1995 saw the release of the band’s sophomore album,(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?The album spawned mega-hits “Champagne Supernova” and “Wonderwall,” both of which reached No. 1 onBillboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart in the U.S. and cemented Oasis as one of the biggest and most influential bands of the ’90s Brit Pop moment.

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1999: Paul Arthurs and Paul McGuigan Depart

Liam Gallagher performing with Oasis circa 2000.Lex van Rossen/MAI/Redferns

Lex van Rossen/MAI/Redferns

While recording their fourth album in 1999, founding members Paul Arthurs and Paul McGuigan quit the band.Standing on the Shoulder of Giantswas released in February 2000 to mixed reviews and disappointing sales in the U.S. The band’s world tour in support of the album was also tumultuous, with Noel once againabandoning Oasis in May 2000, only to rejoin the group for shows in the U.K. and Ireland later that summer.

07of 152002: Liam Gallagher and Alan White Arrested in GermanyLiam Gallagher in 2002.Tim Ockenden - PA Images/PA Images via GettyOasis released their fifth studio album,Heathen Chemistry,in July 2002 and embarked on another world tour. However, during a December 2002 stop in Munich, Liam and drummer Alan White were involved in a fight in a nightclub and subsequently arrested, forcing the band to cancel their four remaining shows in Germany.

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2002: Liam Gallagher and Alan White Arrested in Germany

Liam Gallagher in 2002.Tim Ockenden - PA Images/PA Images via Getty

Tim Ockenden - PA Images/PA Images via Getty

Oasis released their fifth studio album,Heathen Chemistry,in July 2002 and embarked on another world tour. However, during a December 2002 stop in Munich, Liam and drummer Alan White were involved in a fight in a nightclub and subsequently arrested, forcing the band to cancel their four remaining shows in Germany.

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2009: Noel Officially Quits Oasis

Noel Gallagher in August 2009.Mark Milan/FilmMagic

Mark Milan/FilmMagic

Hours later, Noel released a statement via the band’s official website stating that “with some sadness and great relief…I quit Oasis tonight. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.”

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2009: Liam and the Remaining Band Members Soldier On

Liam Gallagher performing with Beady Eye in 2011.Brian Rasic/Getty

Brian Rasic/Getty

10of 152010: Liam Snubs Noel at the Brit AwardsLiam Gallagher at the 2010 Brit Awards.Gareth Cattermole/GettyAt the 2010 Brit Awards,(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?was named the Best British Album of the Last 30 Years.Liam accepted the award solo, thanking founding Oasis members Paul Arthurs and Paul McGuigan and long-time drummer Alan White — but omitting Noel — before tossing both the mic and the trophy to the crowd.

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2010: Liam Snubs Noel at the Brit Awards

Liam Gallagher at the 2010 Brit Awards.Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Gareth Cattermole/Getty

At the 2010 Brit Awards,(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?was named the Best British Album of the Last 30 Years.Liam accepted the award solo, thanking founding Oasis members Paul Arthurs and Paul McGuigan and long-time drummer Alan White — but omitting Noel — before tossing both the mic and the trophy to the crowd.

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2010: Noel Forms a New Band

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds performing live in 2011.Brian Rasic/Getty

12of 152011: Liam Sues Noel for LibelLiam and Noel Gallagher in 2011.Jo Hale/Getty Images; Barbara Zanon/GettyParting ways professionally didn’t ease the Gallaghers’ enmity right away. In 2011,Liam sued his brother for libel, after Noel stated at a press conference that same year that an August 2009 Oasis show had to be canceled because Liam was hungover. Liam claimed that the gig was canceled because he had laryngitis, which was the official explanation at the time.“All I want is an apology,” Liam said in a 2011 statement.Noel quickly issued oneand the suit was dropped.

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2011: Liam Sues Noel for Libel

Liam and Noel Gallagher in 2011.Jo Hale/Getty Images; Barbara Zanon/Getty

Jo Hale/Getty Images; Barbara Zanon/Getty

Parting ways professionally didn’t ease the Gallaghers’ enmity right away. In 2011,Liam sued his brother for libel, after Noel stated at a press conference that same year that an August 2009 Oasis show had to be canceled because Liam was hungover. Liam claimed that the gig was canceled because he had laryngitis, which was the official explanation at the time.

“All I want is an apology,” Liam said in a 2011 statement.Noel quickly issued oneand the suit was dropped.

13of 152023: Noel Refuses to Tour with LiamNoel Gallagher in 2024.Mark Holloway/RedfernsIn anticipation of the 30th anniversary of Oasis’s debut album, in October 2023Liam announced a slate of 2024 solo showsat which he would performDefinitely Maybein its entirety.Ahead of the summer tour, the singer revealed in February thathe had hoped his brother would join him. “My people called Noel’s management team,” Liam told MOJO. “We put an offer on the table for an Oasis thing — because we got offered it — and he said no.““It was a big tour, a lot of money. He turned it down,” Liam added.

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2023: Noel Refuses to Tour with Liam

Noel Gallagher in 2024.Mark Holloway/Redferns

Mark Holloway/Redferns

In anticipation of the 30th anniversary of Oasis’s debut album, in October 2023Liam announced a slate of 2024 solo showsat which he would performDefinitely Maybein its entirety.

Ahead of the summer tour, the singer revealed in February thathe had hoped his brother would join him. “My people called Noel’s management team,” Liam told MOJO. “We put an offer on the table for an Oasis thing — because we got offered it — and he said no.”

“It was a big tour, a lot of money. He turned it down,” Liam added.

14of 15February 2024: Oasis Is Nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of FameLiam Gallagher in 2024.Steve Thorne/RedfernsIn February 2024, Oasis was among this year’s artistsnominated to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. True to form,Liam was characteristically orneryabout the band’s nomination.“As much as I loveMariah Careyand all that, I want to say: do me a favor and f— off,” he toldThe Sunday Times. “It’s like putting me in the rap hall of fame, and I don’t want to be part of anything that mentally disturbed. Besides, I’ve done more for rock n’ roll than half of them clowns on that board. So it’s all a load of bollocks.”Ultimately, Oasis was not among the 2024 inductees.

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February 2024: Oasis Is Nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Liam Gallagher in 2024.Steve Thorne/Redferns

Steve Thorne/Redferns

In February 2024, Oasis was among this year’s artistsnominated to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. True to form,Liam was characteristically orneryabout the band’s nomination.

“As much as I loveMariah Careyand all that, I want to say: do me a favor and f— off,” he toldThe Sunday Times. “It’s like putting me in the rap hall of fame, and I don’t want to be part of anything that mentally disturbed. Besides, I’ve done more for rock n’ roll than half of them clowns on that board. So it’s all a load of bollocks.”

Ultimately, Oasis was not among the 2024 inductees.

15of 15August 2024: Oasis Announces 2025 Reunion TourLiam and Noel Gallagher in 2024.Simon EmmettWhich brings us to this week’s big news. On Tuesday, Aug. 27,Liam and Noel Gallagher announced multiple stadium datesacross the U.K. and Ireland for their Oasis Live ‘25 tour next summer.“There has been no great revelatory moment that has ignited the reunion,” a statement from the band’s management explained, “just the gradual realization that the time is right.“It remains unclear if any of the other founding members of Oasis will join the Gallaghers on tour, but Tuesday’s announcement did confirm that the band intends to extend the 2025 tour to other countries outside of the U.K. and Ireland.

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August 2024: Oasis Announces 2025 Reunion Tour

Liam and Noel Gallagher in 2024.Simon Emmett

Simon Emmett

Which brings us to this week’s big news. On Tuesday, Aug. 27,Liam and Noel Gallagher announced multiple stadium datesacross the U.K. and Ireland for their Oasis Live ‘25 tour next summer.

“There has been no great revelatory moment that has ignited the reunion,” a statement from the band’s management explained, “just the gradual realization that the time is right.”

It remains unclear if any of the other founding members of Oasis will join the Gallaghers on tour, but Tuesday’s announcement did confirm that the band intends to extend the 2025 tour to other countries outside of the U.K. and Ireland.

source: people.com