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Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Oasis launches new tour. How long till the breakup? 6 famous but brief band reunions
NEW YORK — 'Don't Look Back in Anger' is good advice for the Britpop band Oasis, who launch their surprising reunion tour today in Cardiff, Wales. Led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, the reunion marks the end of the siblings' long-held feud, one that led to Oasis disbanding in 2009. For many fans, this news is almost too good to be true. They're anxiously awaiting whether the Gallaghers will indeed make it through the entire run of international dates and even perhaps extend the reunion. Whether they're in it for the long haul or will call it quits at some point sooner (hopefully not before they reach the Rose Bowl Sept. 6 and 7), here's a look at a few other very famous — but very brief — band reunions. DISBANDED: Technically, they never broke up. Read on. HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: A few months in 2012. WHAT HAPPENED: There is no linear history when it comes to the Beach Boys, but here's the abridged: Band members came and went, and the band's visionary, the late Brian Wilson, retired from touring in 1964 following a breakdown caused by stress and exhaustion. His place was soon filled by Bruce Johnston, who remained with the group for decades. Wilson also infamously feuded with his cousin and bandmate Mike Love over songwriting credits for years. The question here is: Can a band that never broke up reunite? In this case, yes: The band — with both Wilson and Love — got together for a new album, 'That's Why God Made the Radio,' and world tour in 2012, celebrating the band's 50th anniversary. It wasn't the whole original lineup, however: Drummer Dennis Wilson died in 1983, and guitarist Carl Wilson died in 1998. CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: The force behind the band, Brian Wilson, died last month at age 82, but Love continues to tour under the Beach Boys name. DISBANDED: 1980 HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: Good question. The band played a few one-off events in the mid-1980s throughout the '00s, never embarking on a reunion tour. So, a few days? A few hours? WHAT HAPPENED: Led Zeppelin disbanded immediately following the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980, reuniting only for a select few events in the decades that followed. Most notably, their first show back was a complicated set at Live Aid in 1985 in Philadelphia. Lead singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones' last performance together was in 2007 at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert held in London's O2 Arena. There, Bonham's son Jason Bonham played the drums. Page and Plant had a separate band together that released a couple of albums in the '90s. CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: Highly unlikely. The band has successfully evaded reunion requests in the past, including one from President Bill Clinton. In 2013, Clinton asked the British rock greats to get back together for the 2012 Superstorm Sandy benefit concert in New York City. He asked; they said no. DISBANDED: 1994 HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: A series of one-off performances in the 2010s and 2020s. WHAT HAPPENED: Nirvana disbanded following the death of frontman and principal songwriter Kurt Cobain. Its members pursued other projects — most notably, drummer Dave Grohl founded the Foo Fighters. But two decades after Cobain's death, in 2014, Nirvana was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, so bassist Krist Novoselic, touring guitarist Pat Smear (of the Germs) and Grohl got together for a short set — joined by Lorde, St. Vincent, Joan Jett and Kim Gordon on vocals for a reunion dubbed 'Hervana.' CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: Maybe there could be a few more gigs here and there? Novoselic and Grohl reunited for a few one-off performances in the years that followed, most recently coming together for the Fire Aid benefit concert in Los Angeles and the 50th anniversary celebrations for 'Saturday Night Live,' both this year. At the latter, Post Malone took over vocal duties. DISBANDED: 2009 HOW LONG THE REUNION IS SUPPOSED TO LAST: If the band makes it through their full run of reunion shows, July through November. So, five months. WHAT HAPPENED: Good question. The band — and in particular, the Gallagher brothers — have not released a public statement giving specific reasons for the reunion. But the initial tour announcement did seem to allude to past tensions. 'The guns have fallen silent,' Oasis said. 'The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.' In 2019, Liam Gallagher told the Associated Press he was ready to reconcile. 'The most important thing is about me and him being brothers,' he said of Noel. 'He thinks I'm desperate to get the band back together for money. But I didn't join the band to make money. I joined the band to have fun and to see the world.' Fans had long theorized a reunion might be on the horizon, too: In the wake of the 2017 bombing that killed 22 at an Ariana Grande concert in Oasis' hometown of Manchester, Liam Gallagher performed at a benefit concert. He criticized his brother's absence, but a spokesperson said Noel Gallagher couldn't attend because of a long-standing family trip. Benefit organizers said Noel Gallagher approved the use of Oasis' music and donated royalties from 'Don't Look Back in Anger' to the British Red Cross' One Love Manchester fund. CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: It's happening. A better question is: What are the chances of a new album? That's impossible to know. DISBANDED: They never officially disbanded, so call it a hiatus. They never released another album after 2006's 'Idlewild,' and 2007 is frequently cited as the year they officially took a break. HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: A few months in 2014? They announced reunion dates in January 2014, played their first in April, and ended that October. WHAT HAPPENED: At the top of 2014, Outkast — the innovative Atlanta-based hip-hop duo consisting of Big Boi and André 3000 — announced they would tour festivals around the world to mark 20 years of their band, following a near-decade-long hiatus. The dates began at Coachella, where the duo headlined both Friday night shows. Then they made their way to their home state of Georgia for the CounterPoint Music & Arts Festival, which the AP described as 'an energetic show that kept the crowd jamming in the late hours.' Once the reunion shows were done, so was Outkast. Big Boi continued to release solo records, and André 3000 would follow suit … almost 10 years later, when he released his debut solo full-length album, the flute-forward 'New Blue Sun,' in 2023. 'New Blue Sun' has 'no bars,' he joked to AP shortly after it was released. It's a divergence from rap because 'there was nothing I was liking enough to rap about, or I didn't feel it sounded fresh.' CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: When asked about new Outkast music, André 3000 told AP, 'I never say never. … But I can say that the older I get, I feel like that time has happened.' DISBANDED: 1973, more or less. HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: A few months in 1993. WHAT HAPPENED: Here's another opaque one for you, as band reunions so often tend to be: John Cale was ousted in 1968, Lou Reed left in 1970 and the Velvet Underground slowly dissolved from there, releasing their final album, 'Squeeze,' in 1973. In 1990, Cale and Reed joined forces to release an album in homage to Andy Warhol, 'Songs for Drella,' opening the door for a future reunion. There were a few one-off performances, and then the band toured Europe in 1993, including a performance at Glastonbury. CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: It is pretty much impossible. Reed died in 2013. Guitarist Sterling Morrison died in 1995. And Nico died in 1988. Sherman writes for the Associated Press.
Nahar Net
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Nahar Net
Ahead of Oasis' tour, a look at famous and brief band reunions
by Naharnet Newsdesk 03 July 2025, 15:14 "Don't Look Back in Anger" is good advice for the Britpop band Oasis, who launch their surprising reunion tour this week in Cardiff, Wales. Led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, the reunion marks the end of the siblings' long-held feud, one that led to Oasis disbanding in 2009. For many fans, this news is almost too good to be true. They're anxiously awaiting whether the Gallaghers will indeed make it through the entire run of international dates and even perhaps extend the reunion. Whether they're in it for the long haul or will call it quits at some point sooner, here's a look at a few other very famous — but very brief — band reunions. The Beach Boys DISBANDED: Technically, they never broke up. Read on. HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: A few months in 2012. WHAT HAPPENED: There is no linear history when it comes to The Beach Boys, but here's the abridged: Band members came and went, and the band's visionary, the late Brian Wilson, retired from touring in 1964 following a breakdown caused by stress and exhaustion. His place was soon filled by Bruce Johnston, who remained with the group for decades. Wilson also infamously feuded with his cousin and bandmate Mike Love over songwriting credits for years. The question here is: Can a band that never broke up reunite? In this case, yes: The band — with both Wilson and Love — got together for a new album, "That's Why God Made the Radio" and world tour in 2012, celebrating the band's 50th anniversary. It wasn't the whole original lineup, however: Drummer Dennis Wilson died in 1983, and guitarist Carl Wilson died in 1998. CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: The force behind the band, Brian Wilson, died last month at age 82, but Love continues to tour under The Beach Boys name. Led Zeppelin DISBANDED: 1980 HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: Good question. The band played a few one-off events in the mid-1980s throughout the '00s, never embarking on a reunion tour. So, a few days? A few hours? WHAT HAPPENED: Led Zeppelin disbanded immediately following the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980, reuniting only for a select few events in the decades that followed. Most notably, their first show back was a complicated set at Live Aid in 1985 in Philadelphia. Their last performance together was in 2007 at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert held in London's O2 Arena. There, Bonham's son Jason Bonham played the drums. CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: Highly unlikely. Lead singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page have successfully evaded reunion requests in the past, including one from President Bill Clinton. In 2013, Clinton asked the British rock greats to get back together for the 2012 Superstorm Sandy benefit concert in New York City. He asked; they said no. Nirvana DISBANDED: 1994 HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: A series of one-off performances in the 2010s and 2020s. WHAT HAPPENED: Nirvana disbanded following the death of frontman and principal songwriter Kurt Cobain. Its members pursued other projects — most notably, drummer Dave Grohl founded the Foo Fighters. But two decades after Cobain's death, in 2014, Nirvana was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, so bassist Krist Novoselic, touring guitarist Pat Smear (of the Germs) and Grohl got together for a short set — joined by Lorde, St. Vincent, Joan Jett and Kim Gordon on vocals for a reunion dubbed "Hervana." CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: Maybe there could be a few more gigs here and there? Novoselic and Grohl reunited for a few one-off performances in the years that followed, most recently coming together for the Fire Aid benefit concert in Los Angeles and the 50th anniversary celebrations for "Saturday Night Live," both this year. At the latter, Post Malone took over vocal duties. Oasis DISBANDED: 2009 HOW LONG THE REUNION IS SUPPOSED TO LAST: If the band makes it through their full run of reunion shows, July through November. So, five months. WHAT HAPPENED: Good question. The band — and in particular, the Gallagher brothers — have not released a public statement giving specific reasons for the reunion. But the initial tour announcement did seem to allude to past tensions. "The guns have fallen silent," Oasis said. "The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised." In 2019, Liam Gallagher told the AP he was ready to reconcile. "The most important thing is about me and him being brothers," he said of Noel. "He thinks I'm desperate to get the band back together for money. But I didn't join the band to make money. I joined the band to have fun and to see the world." Fans had long theorized a reunion might be on the horizon, too: In the wake of the 2017 bombing that killed 22 at an Ariana Grande concert in Oasis' hometown of Manchester, Liam Gallagher performed at a benefit concert. He criticized his brother's absence, but a spokesperson said Noel Gallagher couldn't attend because of a long-standing family trip. Benefit organizers said Noel Gallagher approved the use of Oasis' music and donated royalties from "Don't Look Back in Anger" to the British Red Cross' One Love Manchester fund. CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: It's happening. A better question is: What are the chances of a new album? That's impossible to know. Outkast DISBANDED: They never officially disbanded, so call it a hiatus. They never released another album after 2006's "Idlewild," and 2007 is frequently cited as the year they officially took a break. HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: A few months in 2014? They announced reunion dates in January 2014, played their first in April, and ended that October. WHAT HAPPENED: At the top of 2014, Outkast — the innovative Atlanta-based hip-hop duo consisting of Big Boi and André 3000 — announced they would tour festivals around the world to mark 20 years of their band, following a near-decade hiatus. The dates began at Coachella, where the duo headlined both Friday night shows. Then they made their way to their home state of Georgia for the CounterPoint Music & Arts Festival, which The Associated Press described as "an energetic show that kept the crowd jamming in the late hours." Once the reunion shows were done, so was Outkast. Big Boi continued to release solo records, and André 3000 would follow suit ... almost 10 years later, when he released his debut solo full-length, the flute-forward "New Blue Sun," in 2023. "New Blue Sun" has "no bars," he joked to AP shortly after it was released. It's a divergence from rap because "there was nothing I was liking enough to rap about, or I didn't feel it sounded fresh." CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: When asked about new Outkast music, André 3000 told AP, "I never say never. … But I can say that the older I get, I feel like that time has happened." The Velvet Underground DISBANDED: 1973, more or less. HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: A few months in 1993. WHAT HAPPENED: Here's another opaque one for you, as band reunions so often tend to be: John Cale was ousted in 1968, Lou Reed left in 1970 and the Velvet Underground slowly dissolved from there, releasing their final album in 1973, "Squeeze." In 1990, Cale and Reed joined forces to release an album in homage to Andy Warhol, "Songs for Drella," opening the door for a future reunion. There were a few one-off performances, and then the band toured Europe in 1993, including a performance at Glastonbury. CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: It is pretty much impossible. Reed died in 2013. Guitarist Sterling Morrison died in 1995. And Nico died in 1988.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ahead of Oasis' tour, a look at famous and brief band reunions: Nirvana, Outkast and more
NEW YORK (AP) — 'Don't Look Back in Anger' is good advice for the Britpop band Oasis, who launch their surprising reunion tour this week in Cardiff, Wales. Led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, the reunion marks the end of the siblings' long-held feud, one that led to Oasis disbanding in 2009. For many fans, this news is almost too good to be true. They're anxiously awaiting whether the Gallaghers will indeed make it through the entire run of international dates and even perhaps extend the reunion. Whether they're in it for the long haul or will call it quits at some point sooner, here's a look at a few other very famous — but very brief — band reunions. The Beach Boys DISBANDED: Technically, they never broke up. Read on. HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: A few months in 2012. WHAT HAPPENED: There is no linear history when it comes to The Beach Boys, but here's the abridged: Band members came and went, and the band's visionary, the late Brian Wilson, retired from touring in 1964 following a breakdown caused by stress and exhaustion. His place was soon filled by Bruce Johnston, who remained with the group for decades. Wilson also infamously feuded with his cousin and bandmate Mike Love over songwriting credits for years. The question here is: Can a band that never broke up reunite? In this case, yes: The band — with both Wilson and Love — got together for a new album, 'That's Why God Made the Radio' and world tour in 2012, celebrating the band's 50th anniversary. It wasn't the whole original lineup, however: Drummer Dennis Wilson died in 1983, and guitarist Carl Wilson died in 1998. CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: The force behind the band, Brian Wilson, died last month at age 82, but Love continues to tour under The Beach Boys name. Led Zeppelin DISBANDED: 1980 HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: Good question. The band played a few one-off events in the mid-1980s throughout the '00s, never embarking on a reunion tour. So, a few days? A few hours? WHAT HAPPENED: Led Zeppelin disbanded immediately following the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980, reuniting only for a select few events in the decades that followed. Most notably, their first show back was a complicated set at Live Aid in 1985 in Philadelphia. Their last performance together was in 2007 at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert held in London's O2 Arena. There, Bonham's son Jason Bonham played the drums. CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: Highly unlikely. Lead singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page have successfully evaded reunion requests in the past, including one from President Bill Clinton. In 2013, Clinton asked the British rock greats to get back together for the 2012 Superstorm Sandy benefit concert in New York City. He asked; they said no. Nirvana DISBANDED: 1994 HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: A series of one-off performances in the 2010s and 2020s. WHAT HAPPENED: Nirvana disbanded following the death of frontman and principal songwriter Kurt Cobain. Its members pursued other projects — most notably, drummer Dave Grohl founded the Foo Fighters. But two decades after Cobain's death, in 2014, Nirvana was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, so bassist Krist Novoselic, touring guitarist Pat Smear (of the Germs) and Grohl got together for a short set — joined by Lorde, St. Vincent, Joan Jett and Kim Gordon on vocals for a reunion dubbed 'Hervana.' CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: Maybe there could be a few more gigs here and there? Novoselic and Grohl reunited for a few one-off performances in the years that followed, most recently coming together for the Fire Aid benefit concert in Los Angeles and the 50th anniversary celebrations for 'Saturday Night Live,' both this year. At the latter, Post Malone took over vocal duties. Oasis DISBANDED: 2009 HOW LONG THE REUNION IS SUPPOSED TO LAST: If the band makes it through their full run of reunion shows, July through November. So, five months. WHAT HAPPENED: Good question. The band — and in particular, the Gallagher brothers — have not released a public statement giving specific reasons for the reunion. But the initial tour announcement did seem to allude to past tensions. 'The guns have fallen silent,' Oasis said. 'The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.' In 2019, Liam Gallagher told the AP he was ready to reconcile. 'The most important thing is about me and him being brothers,' he said of Noel. 'He thinks I'm desperate to get the band back together for money. But I didn't join the band to make money. I joined the band to have fun and to see the world.' Fans had long theorized a reunion might be on the horizon, too: In the wake of the 2017 bombing that killed 22 at an Ariana Grande concert in Oasis' hometown of Manchester, Liam Gallagher performed at a benefit concert. He criticized his brother's absence, but a spokesperson said Noel Gallagher couldn't attend because of a long-standing family trip. Benefit organizers said Noel Gallagher approved the use of Oasis' music and donated royalties from 'Don't Look Back in Anger' to the British Red Cross' One Love Manchester fund. CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: It's happening. A better question is: What are the chances of a new album? That's impossible to know. Outkast DISBANDED: They never officially disbanded, so call it a hiatus. They never released another album after 2006's 'Idlewild,' and 2007 is frequently cited as the year they officially took a break. HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: A few months in 2014? They announced reunion dates in January 2014, played their first in April, and ended that October. WHAT HAPPENED: At the top of 2014, Outkast — the innovative Atlanta-based hip-hop duo consisting of Big Boi and André 3000 — announced they would tour festivals around the world to mark 20 years of their band, following a near-decade hiatus. The dates began at Coachella, where the duo headlined both Friday night shows. Then they made their way to their home state of Georgia for the CounterPoint Music & Arts Festival, which The Associated Press described as 'an energetic show that kept the crowd jamming in the late hours.' Once the reunion shows were done, so was Outkast. Big Boi continued to release solo records, and André 3000 would follow suit … almost 10 years later, when he released his debut solo full-length, the flute-forward 'New Blue Sun,' in 2023. 'New Blue Sun' has 'no bars,' he joked to AP shortly after it was released. It's a divergence from rap because 'there was nothing I was liking enough to rap about, or I didn't feel it sounded fresh.' CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: When asked about new Outkast music, André 3000 told AP, 'I never say never. … But I can say that the older I get, I feel like that time has happened.' Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. The Velvet Underground DISBANDED: 1973, more or less. HOW LONG THE REUNION LASTED: A few months in 1993. WHAT HAPPENED: Here's another opaque one for you, as band reunions so often tend to be: John Cale was ousted in 1968, Lou Reed left in 1970 and the Velvet Underground slowly dissolved from there, releasing their final album in 1973, 'Squeeze.' In 1990, Cale and Reed joined forces to release an album in homage to Andy Warhol, 'Songs for Drella,' opening the door for a future reunion. There were a few one-off performances, and then the band toured Europe in 1993, including a performance at Glastonbury. CHANCES OF GETTING BACK TOGETHER: It is pretty much impossible. Reed died in 2013. Guitarist Sterling Morrison died in 1995. And Nico died in 1988.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bruce Springsteen Says Without Brian Wilson There'd Be No ‘Racing in the Street'
Bruce Springsteen posted a heartfelt tribute to the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, who died at the age of 82. 'Brian Wilson was the most musically inventive voice in all of pop, with an otherworldly ear for harmony,' Springsteen wrote on Instagram. 'He was also the visionary leader of America's greatest band, the Beach Boys. If there'd been no Beach Boys, there would have been no 'Racing In The Street.' Listen to 'Summer's Gone' from the Beach Boys' last album That's Why God Made the Radio and weep. Farewell, Maestro. Nothing but love and a lovely lasting debt from all of us over here on E Street.' More from Rolling Stone Bruce Springsteen, the Crooner? Hear Surprising 'Lost' Track 'Sunday Love' See Sting Honor Brian Wilson With Cover of Beach Boys' 'God Only Knows' God Only Knows What We'd Be Without Brian Wilson Wilson and Springsteen (who covered the Beach Boys live on a couple of rare occasions, including in 1985) performed onstage together a decade ago, when the latter was a surprise guest at the former's New Jersey concert in 2015, with the pair delivering a medley of Beach Boys hits: Springsteen's statement echoes the many tributes that have come in following the news of Wilson's death, from Paul McCartney ('I loved him, and was privileged to be around his bright shining light for a little while') to Elton John ('the biggest influence on my songwriting ever'). When Bob Dylan heard about Wilson's death, he 'thought about all the years I've been listening to him and admiring his genius.' Wilson's family, including his daughter Carnie and cousin/bandmate Mike Love, also wrote tender tributes on social media. There were also tributes from founding Beach Boy Al Jardine, and actor John Stamos, who gigged with the group, off and on, for the past four decades. Others have honored Wilson with renditions of his classics, like Sting's cover of 'God Only Knows.' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
