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Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
'Very drunk' Oasis tried to joyride in a tractor
Oasis once tried to steal a tractor when they were 'very drunk'. The Live Forever hitmakers were the subject of a rumour that both they and the Stone Roses decided to 'borrow' a combine harvester when they were recording in studios near one another, but former drummer Tony McCarroll – who was sacked from the band in 1995 – has now set the record straight about the notorious story. Asked about the supposed incident, which took place when Oasis were recording their debut album, Definitely Maybe, in Cornwall, Tony told the HELLO! Icon Series: Oasis: 'There were some who over-iced the cake back then. 'After being in the studio with the Roses, we did try to start a tractor with a screwdriver. We were very drunk. 'Thank God the thing didn't start. And yes, I would have been the driver.' The 54-year-old musician still has an intimate record of the group's early days recording Definitely Maybe. He said: 'I brought a few Kodak cameras and took some shots around the studio. 'Looking at them now, it's like a time capsule. 'People would be used to seeing the meticulously planned images of the band, but these are the intimate reality, up close with a view from behind my drum kit. 'Notably, there are some of Liam [Gallagher] singing, Bonehead [Paul Arthurs] tuning, us all out and about while various associated names do their thing in the back; the real behind-the-scenes of that first shot at Definitely Maybe. 'I've put some of those online too.' Tony isn't in touch with his former bandmates anymore. Asked if he still speaks to them, he said: 'Not really – but I'm sure it would be pleasant if our paths crossed.' And the sticksman still has fond memories of his days with Oasis. Discussing his fondest memories, he said: 'Always playing live. The gigs notable getting bigger, us getting better. 'Our Glastonbury debut stands out as one of my favourites.' While Tony still listened to the band's music after his departure, he insisted his studies of Alan White's drumming were not so he could see how he would have played on the records differently. He said: 'I don't think about drumming them but I do listen and break down what the drummer's dong, as I do with a lot of bands and drummers. 'It's a drummer thing.'
Wales Online
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Forgotten man of Oasis shows up at Cardiff pub ahead of huge reunion gig
Forgotten man of Oasis shows up at Cardiff pub ahead of huge reunion gig Just a stone's throw from the Principality Stadium, where Oasis reunite for the first time in 16 years, original drummer Tony McCarroll did a Q&A for fans at a neighbourhood pub The Butcher's in Rhiwbina had an Oasis-linked guest this week (Image: / ) While Oasis get ready to perform to thousands on the opening nights of their reunion tour at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, original drummer Tony McCarroll made do with a more modest venue a stone's throw away. The original Oasis drummer performed at a pub - just a few miles from where his former band members will start their huge reunion tour on Friday. Tony was appearing at an audience with Q&A event at Rhiwbina's Ye Olde Butchers Arms - a small pub in Cardiff - to around 60 people. The ex-drummer, who is often dubbed the forgotten man of Oasis, shared anecdotes about his Oasis days at the pub just four miles from the Principality Stadium, where more than 70,000 fans will watch the first night of the hotly anticipated reunion tour on Friday. He happily posed for photos and tickets for his talk which cost fans £23.50. Tony McCarroll was there to meet fans (Image: / ) Tony, 54, has called the decision to leave Oasis the 'biggest mistake of my life' in the past. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here For a full rundown of Oasis in Cardiff information, including stage times, venue maps, banned items and more, click here. Although it was thought to be a decision he did not have much choice about and he was effectively axed after he recorded the Definitely Maybe debut LP and before the majority of second album (What's The Story) Morning Glory? was recorded. His departure was announced in April 1995 when he was replaced by Alan White on drums. Fans were keen to line up and meet Tony (Image: / ) Tony clashed more with Noel than Liam, as the songwriter felt his drumming was not good enough for the band. On the 2016 Oasis documentary Supersonic, Noel said he wanted to change things before the second album. Referring to Tony he said: "Yeah, i probably made up my mind knowing that Champagne Supernova was coming up and Don't Look Back in Anger and Wonderwall, that he wasn't going to be able to play those songs. It'd become apparent recording Definitely Maybe, we spent a lot of time f***ing about trying to get the drums right, and it was never right." However in another Q&A event in 2024 attended by the Mirror, Tony said relations had improved with some members of the band, especially Liam Gallagher who gave him tickets to the Definitely Maybe solo tour last year. Tony said: "You know things are thawing out as we get older. I had a massive guest list from him (Liam) a couple of months ago for 11 of us from the family when he did the Definitely Maybe tour. "When I asked for 11 for my guest list I do think he may well have realised (for me) that is my celebration. That is my 'Put a cap on it. I am done after this'. And I think I am, I get a phone call.' Tony was at the pub over the weekend (Image: / ) Tony, 53, left the band after Oasis' first album Definitely Maybe. In a legal row in 1999 he was paid a one-off sum of £550,000 after he sued the Manchester rockers for millions in unpaid royalties. Oasis will have a new drummer on the sticks for the 2025 tour in Joey Waronker. He has previously played on one of Liam's tours when he was on the road with John Squire. As well as the comeback shows in Cardiff this week, the Oasis UK dates also include gigs at Manchester, London and Edinburgh. Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go sell their seats, although these tend to go into and out of stock quickly. Elsewhere, resale sites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub and Twickets are selling tickets for various dates with prices from £121, although fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets. Viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused. Article continues below However, fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets.
