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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Could Noel and Liam create that swagger 29 years on? Definitely, not maybe!
Thirty-two years and half the world away from this magical moment on the hallowed Murrayfield turf Oasis gate-crashed a show that would change their lives forever. Their unscheduled appearance at Glasgow 's exotically named King Tut's Wah Wah Hut (capacity 300) back in 1993 attracted an audience of just 12. But the young Gallagher brothers' performance was so inspirational that night they were immediately signed up by Scots record label owner Alan McGee – who just happened to be one of the 12 lucky attendees. The rest, as they say, is rock history. So Oasis has a lot to thank Scotland for, and last night at Murrayfield (capacity 210,000 over three nights) the band paid us back – with interest. From Noel's first jangly guitar chords on the opener Hello to Liam's final haunting vocals on Champagne Supernova the band stormed through what must be one of the most polished and memorable concerts for decades. And, frankly, it was a privilege to witness it. I was lucky – and old enough – to see the band in their prime when they played at Balloch, Loch Lomond, in 1996. Would they still be able to create that distinctive Oasis sound and swagger 29 years later? Well the answer was definitely, not maybe. There's been a lot of water (and brotherly bad blood) gone under the bridge since that fateful night in King Tut's. But having risen to the top through the chaotic 90s Britpop era then splitting up (finally, after many fights) in 2009, there then followed many years of 'will they, won't they' rumours. Would the Gallaghers ever manage to put their not inconsiderable differences behind them (Noel once famously described Liam as 'a man with a fork in a world of soup') and get back on stage together again? The Oasis Reunion Tour has already attracted rave reviews after shows in Cardiff, Manchester and London. After Edinburgh, the £1billion steamroller trundles on to Dublin and finishes in Sao Paulo in Brazil on November 23. The entire tour sold out in minutes, with some fans willing to pay thousands of pounds to see them. And how does a band which never played a chord together for 16 long years manage to span two generations? Looking over Murrayfield's ocean of bobbing bucket hats and adidas T-shirts, the crowd was a surreal mix of nostalgic middleaged couples who'd witnessed the Oasis phenomenon first time round, and teenagers, many of whom had presumably listened to their parents' dusted-off vinyl, caught the Gallagher brothers bug and come along for the ride Rock's most cantankerous siblings have created a rare thing – mystique. And with that a whole new audience. The years of uncertainty created an anticipation rarely witnessed. When the tour was finally announced, many fans didn't believe the brothers would make it through the rehearsals without killing each other. Yet here we were. Oasis back on stage in Scotland and everyone was intent on having a party. Liam and Noel had that awkward, brotherly-cuddle embrace as they walked on to a thunderous roar. But that early tension quickly disappeared as the band hit the stage. A powerful, tight wall of sound. They rattled through all the favourites: Morning Glory; Half the World Away; Wonderwall; Rock and Roll Star; Don't Look Back in Anger; The Masterplan. Liam took a breather during the first 30 minutes to attack Edinburgh Council for suggesting Oasis fans are old, raucous and overweight. 'We have brought a billion pounds into this city and they slag our fans,' he said. 'We're still waiting for an apology.' Both brothers have kept active with their own bands during the Oasis, err, 'desert years', but I swear Liam's voice is raspier, more drawl-y than ever before. Every forced syllable seemed to stretch from Murrayfield to Morningside. The crowd knew every word of every song, often threatening to drown out their Mancunian heroes as they belted out favourite after favourite – mostly from their two most successful albums (What's the Story) Morning Glory and Definitely Maybe. And the noise! The band's last Scottish performance – also at Murrayfield, in 2009 – was the most 'ground-shaking' concert at the stadium according to the British Geological Survey, beating bands such as the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Kings of Leon. Who among the thousands last night would bet against the Gallaghers beating their own record? And as the final chords and lyrics of the classic Champagne Supernova soared into the Edinburgh night sky it was all suddenly over. Maybe for the last time. Who knows? So thanks, Noel and Liam. It was a blast. Scotland, as some might say, certainly went Mad for It.
Daily Record
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Coatbridge man who witnessed birth, death and resurrection of Oasis believes Scottish gigs will be special
Andy Bollen's book about the night they were discovered in King Tut's is flying off the shelves A book by a Coatbridge author who was there the night Oasis were 'discovered' while performing at Glasgow's King Tut's has been flying off the shelves as the band returns to Scotland. Andy Bollen was there, and his recently-released book Definitely Maybe: The Birth, Death and Resurrection of Oasis tells the inside story of that night at the venue. The memoir based is around the night Alan McGee first heard Oasis which led to them being offered a record deal. 'It's been pretty mental the last few months, Andy said. 'In a nice way. It's doing well and flying off the shelves. I suppose the book's gone supersonic. I've been busy doing in-store signings, podcasts and radio shows. It feels like something special is happening.' Andy had been involved in bands before turning to writing, and also penned a book about touring with Nirvana. Standing next to Alan McGee in King Tut's on that night in 1993, he observed as the Creation Records boss raved about the then unknown Manchester band playing in the near-empty venue. Andy didn't immediately share McGee's feeling that he was witnessing something magical. 'I think there should be a statue or plaque outside King Tut's, said Andy. 'McGee was a genius for spotting something. I didn't see it. I thought they were a year too late and a bit 'Manchester'–sounding. Factory Records thought the same. They rejected them with a note saying 'too baggy'. 'We now know Alan McGee needed something more mainstream to suit Sony, who were bankrolling Creation. Like Andrew Loog Oldham or Malcolm McLaren, he was more of an old-school talent spotter that night. He spotted the good-looking, sneering singer with the attitude and the loud rock 'n' roll sound and sensed the next fashion move emerging from the street." The Britpop icons are back together after brothers Liam and Noel made up after a 16-year fallout and will perform three dates at Murrayfield this week as part of the Live25 Reunion Tour. 'Oasis and Scotland will forever be entwined by the whole Oasis King Tut's night, said Andy. 'It has almost been 'Glasgowfied'. I'm surprised the Duke of Wellington traffic cone hasn't been temporarily replaced with an Oasis-branded Adidas bucket hat.' Andy, who was born in Bellshill and raised in Airdrie, had time to consider, reflect and update his book since he first started writing it over a decade ago and is looking forward to seeing the Gallagher brothers together again. He said: 'I'm certainly ready for the reunion. It's wrong to say, but sometimes I enjoyed the chaos between the two brothers when they had those very public spats — some of it was fantastic. They are so funny. I just felt the further apart they become, the more dramatic the reunion.' The book dispels myths about the night and tales of stage invasions. Andy continued: 'So many claim to have been there, and I knew there were about 14 people there.' The biggest story – about Creation Records boss Alan McGee's involvement – is also explained in detail and finally unveiled. 'It's amazing to think they've become one of those generational bands,' Andy added. 'That's why there were so many issues with Ticketmaster last year. 'They expected a few million applications and broke the internet when six million were looking for tickets. 'The shows until now have been superb, but I think the Scottish gigs will be special.' Oasis play Murrayfield Stadium on August 8, 9 and 12.
Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Oasis Setlist: Here are the 23 songs the band are reportedly playing on their reunion tour - from Acquiesce to Champagne Supernova
Oasis are set to launch their reunion tour this evening. | Getty Images It looks like a pretty good setlist... Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... he Oasis reunion is officially on, with the Britpop band playing three dates at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on August 8, 9 and 12. It'll be the latest chapter in the story of Oasis in Scotland, starting with a tiny gig at King Tut's in Glasgow when they were famously 'discovered' by manager Alan McGee, who signed them up to Creation Records. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Oasis obsessives have been frantically speculating online about what songs will make the setlist - with the answer coming at the first gig of the tour in Cardiff on Friday (July 4). But the cat might already be out of the bag, with a 23-song setlist being widely reported. Beginning with B-side Acquiesce and ending with Champagne Supernova it leans heavily on the band's first two albums and seems to be a real crowdpleaser. Here it is in full.
Scotsman
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Oasis Murrayfield Setlist: 'Leaked' setlist reveals songs Edinburgh fans could hear at the stadium gigs
Oasis are set to play three huge gigs in Edinburgh. | Getty Images The leak came just days before the Gallagher brothers are to take the stage in Wales. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Oasis reunion is officially on, with the Britpop band playing three dates at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on August 8, 9 and 12. It'll be the latest chapter in the story of Oasis in Scotland, starting with a tiny gig at King Tut's in Glasgow when they were famously 'discovered' by manager Alan McGee, who signed them up to Creation Records. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Oasis obsessives have been frantically speculating online about what songs will make the setlist - with the answer coming at the first gig of the tour in Cardiff on Friday (July 4). But the cat might already be out of the bag after a fan claimed to have heard the band play an extended soundcheck at the stadium in the leadup to the concert. Beginning with Rock n Roll Star and ending with Champagne Supernova it leans heavily on the band's first two albums, ignoring some of their later releases completely. Here it is in full.
Daily Record
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Coatbridge musician with links to Oasis says legendary band's impending return is 'a real buzz'
Pete MacLeod brought Oasis guitarist Bonehead to the town in 2012, and also linked up with the man who signed the iconic rockers, Alan McGee. A Coatbridge musician who brought Oasis guitarist Bonehead to the town - and let him stay in his flat for a week - says the legendary band's impending return is "a real buzz". Pete MacLeod also linked up with the man who signed the iconic rockers, Alan McGee, so is in a great position to look ahead to the group's much-anticipated tour, which kicks off in Cardiff this weekend. Singer-songwriter Pete told Lanarkshire Live: "It's great seeing the buzz of everyone who are fans of Oasis today and the fact they are about to tour again. "I couldn't help feeling nostalgic watching the Oasis programmes on TV the other night, as a fan from that time as a teenager in the 90s and then further down the line. "Two of the current members of Oasis, Bonehead and Andy Bell, both joined me on stage to play my songs. "Andy played bass and guitar on my last album, Walk To The Light. Both are really good guys. "I brought Bonehead to Coatbridge to play a gig on a UK tour we did. He stayed at my flat in Kirkwood for a week. "Shortly after that Alan McGee, the man who signed Oasis by giving them a chance to live their dream, went on to sign and manage me - and we became close friends." Further describing Bonehead's time in Coatbridge back in 2012, Pete added: "Bonehead brought up a silver platinum record disc framed album of Morning Glory for a kid I'd heard, through a friend, had been struggling with health issues to raise funds for the family. "I met up with the family at Owen's Bar in Coatbridge and handed the disc over to them. "Bonehead also came to my parents' house to meet them while my dad was in a bed in the living room suffering from cancer." Pete's personal experience with Oasis didn't end with Bonehead and Andy Bell, though. He explained: "In my life I've well exceeded my own expectations of what can be possible, from picking up a guitar and writing songs after being a kid who just loved music. "I listened to Oasis as a teenager and saw them play live. And I actually got the chance to meet Noel [Gallagher] in his dressing room before a Glasgow show that Bonehead took me along to. "Noel and I had a really good chat and he asked if Alan [McGee] was going to sign me and shook my hand and wished me good luck with everything. "It was something I will never forget, and I cannot wait to see the band reunite; I'm sure they are going to smash it." *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
