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|Past_members = [[Alan White (Oasis drummer)|Alan White]]<br /> [[Paul McGuigan|Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan]]<br />[[Paul Arthurs|Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs]]<br />[[Tony McCarroll]]<br />

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'''Oasis''' are a [[Rock music|rock]] band originally formed in [[Manchester]], [[England]]. The band is currently led by principal [[songwriter]] and [[lead guitar]]ist [[Noel Gallagher]] and his younger brother lead vocalist/songwriter [[Liam Gallagher]], who are the only remaining original band members. It should be noted that on certain tracks, Noel handles lead vocals. Musically and lyrically, they cite bands such as [[The Beatles]] and the [[British Invasion]] bands, [[Slade]], [[The Smiths]] and [[The Stone Roses]] amongst their extensive influences.

'''Oasis''' are a [[Rock music|rock]] band originally formed in [[Manchester]], [[England]].

Thanks to the success of their critically acclaimed debut album ''[[Definitely Maybe]]'' and its 19 million selling follow-up ''[[(What's The Story) Morning Glory?]]'', coupled with a supposed rivalry with contemporary band [[Blur]], Oasis became one of the most successful and prominent British bands of the mid-90s and one of the leaders of the [[Britpop]] movement. The Gallagher brothers featured regularly in [[tabloid newspaper]] stories, and cultivated a reputation as both bad boys and the band of the people. At the height of their fame, their [[1997 in music|1997]] third album ''[[Be Here Now]]'' reached #1 in the UK charts and also became the fastest-selling album in chart history, with almost half a million copies sold on the first day alone.

The band is currently led by principal [[songwriter]] and [[lead guitar]]ist [[Noel Gallagher]] and his younger brother lead vocalist/songwriter [[Liam Gallagher]], who are the only remaining original band members. It should be noted that on certain tracks, Noel handles lead vocals.

Musically and lyrically, they cite bands such as [[The Beatles]] and the [[British Invasion]] bands, [[Slade]], [[The Smiths]] and [[The Stone Roses]] amongst their extensive influences.

Thanks to the success of their critically acclaimed debut album ''[[Definitely Maybe]]'' and its 19 million selling follow-up ''[[(What's The Story) Morning Glory?]]'', coupled with a supposed rivalry with contemporary band [[Blur]], Oasis became one of the most successful and prominent British bands of the mid-90s and one of the leaders of the [[Britpop]] movement. The Gallagher brothers featured regularly in [[tabloid newspaper]] stories, and cultivated a reputation as both bad boys and the band of the people.

At the height of their fame, their [[1997 in music|1997]] third album ''[[Be Here Now]]'' reached #1 in the UK charts and also became the fastest-selling album in chart history, with almost half a million copies sold on the first day alone.

Having survived the loss of founding members and gained continuing support from their loyal fan base, Oasis have managed to outlast many of their Britpop contemporaries. [[Suede (band)|Suede]], [[Pulp (band)|Pulp]] and some other peer groups have split up, or record only infrequently, while Oasis maintain a regular schedule of releases and touring to popular acclaim.