British Band Oasis to Reunite for ‘Definitely Maybe’?

Oasis, one of the defining rock bands of the 1990s Britpop movement, appears to be on the verge of reuniting. Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, who form the core of the band, hinted at a significant announcement coming soon, and a newspaper report suggests they might be planning shows for 2025.

The band, which released its debut album “Definitely Maybe” 30 years ago, disbanded in 2009. The split occurred when Noel, the lead guitarist and primary songwriter, stated that he could no longer work with Liam, the band’s dynamic frontman.

Fueling speculation of a reunion, the Gallagher brothers posted the date “27.08.24” and “8am” in Oasis’s characteristic font on social media platforms late Sunday night.

Additionally, during his performance at the Reading Festival on Sunday, Liam dedicated the Oasis song “Half the World Away” to Noel, further stirring excitement among fans.

The Sunday Times, citing sources within the music industry, reported that the band is planning performances at Heaton Park in Manchester and Wembley Stadium in London during the summer of 2025.

There are also rumors of a headline performance at the Glastonbury Festival, according to the newspaper.

A 2025 tour would coincide with the 30th anniversary of Oasis’s second album, “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?” This landmark album features iconic singles like “Don’t Look Back in Anger” and “Wonderwall.”

The release of “Roll with It” from the album in August 1995 famously put Oasis in direct competition with rival band Blur’s “Country House” in a chart battle heavily covered by the media. Blur ultimately achieved the coveted number one spot.

Despite the chart defeat, “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?” went on to sell more than 22 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album of the 1990s in Britain and significantly boosting the band’s popularity in the United States.

The Gallagher brothers’ relationship has been notoriously tumultuous, both during the band’s heyday and in the years following their split. Their rivalry was encapsulated by a 2017 remark from Liam: “He thinks he’s the man and I think I’m the man, do you know what I mean?”

The music world now waits with bated breath for the anticipated announcement, hopeful that one of Britpop’s most influential bands will take to the stage once more.

Source: Reuters