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Oasis: Facts about the band

The most interesting facts about the band Oasis!

Interesting facts about the band Oasis that you might not know... Part 1

Oasis is one of the most popular and influential bands in British music history! Although inspired by the music of The Beatles, the Gallagher brothers and their bandmates have created their own unique sound that is unmistakable....

It's worth adding that Oasis' success was fuelled by their gorgeous songs, many of which will remain golden classics for years to come.

The Gallagher brothers
The Gallagher brothers

Today we've compiled the most interesting facts about this unique and truly amazing group of...

So: these are 5 facts about the band Oasis

Interesting facts about the band Oasis that you may not have known
Interesting facts about the band Oasis that you may not have known

1. The title was inspired by a poster that hung in the Gallagher brothers' bedroom

At first, the band called themselves The Rain. Everything changed with the departure of Chris Hutton. Liam Gallagher, who took his place, suggested changing the name to Oasis!

As Liam later told in an interview, the idea was inspired by a poster that hung in his and Noel's room. The poster showed a leisure centre with the succinct name "Oasis" (in Swindon).

2. Noel only joined the band after he was confirmed as sole songwriter

Noel was previously a roadie for Inspiral Carpets. When he saw Oasis perform, he offered them a couple of songs of his own.

Liam's brother later said he agreed to be part of Oasis, but on the condition that he would be the sole writer of all the songs... According to Noel, he wanted the other members to be totally focused on achieving commercial success!

3. Noel first left the band when it was at the height of its popularity

It was 1994. When Oasis were at the height of their popularity, the relationship between the Gallagher brothers soured, and eventually... Noel left the band.

Oasis
Oasis

The final straw was their infamous performance in Los Angeles. Liam insulted the audience and hit Noel with a tambourine. After that the latter temporarily left Oasis, moving to San Francisco.

4. Oasis have been listed twice in the Guinness Book of World Records

Oasis' first Guinness Book of World Records feat is 22 consecutive top 10 singles!

The second was that the band was "The most successful band in the UK between 1995 and 2005". During that time Oasis spent 765 weeks in 75 charts worldwide!

5. The Gallagher brothers swapped places on Top of the Pops, and went unnoticed

At first glance, Oasis' 1995 Top of the Pops performance may seem quite ordinary... However, the most attentive have noticed that something is not right here....

https://youtu.be/oUTL2jSRIgE

And indeed! The Gallagher brothers have swapped places and gone unnoticed! Or almost...

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