Oasis

Years active: 1991 - today
Foundation: Manchester, Northwest, United Kingdom
Members: Liam Gallagher (Voice), Noel Gallagher (Guitar-Voice), Gem Archer (Guitar), Andy Bell (Bass), Chris Sharrock (Drums)
Genre: Rock , Indie

Oasis evolved from an earlier band called The Rain, composed of Paul McGuigan (bass guitar), Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (guitar), Tony McCarroll (drums) and Chris Hutton (vocals). Unsatisfied with Hutton, Arthurs auditioned acquaintance Liam Gallagher as a replacement. Liam suggested that the band name be changed to Oasis. This change was inspired by an Inspiral Carpets tour poster which hung in the...  [read more]