Oasis Brothers Reportedly Won't Party Together — For One Clear Reason
The lyrics "gotta keep em separated" may have come from iconic 90s band The Offspring, but today, the sentiment might better apply to another 90s band that starts with the letter "O." If reports are to be believed, the tempestuous brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, of the recently reformed band Oasis, will not be hanging out together backstage before or after the upcoming and highly anticipated reunion tour.
According to an article published in The Sun, and picked up by Deadline, "...the Gallagher brothers have been given completely separate green rooms and after-party spaces."
The thinking behind this is allegedly coming from the band's management, and, in theory, is designed to avoid one of many catastrophes that have plagued Oasis since the release of their first album, Definitely Maybe, in 1994. During their first American tour, Oasis broke up at least once, and by 1996, when the band played MTV Unplugged, lead singer Liam infamously dropped out of the show, and heckled older brother Noel, who took over vocals for the performance.
The band eventually broke up, seemingly for good, in 2009, when, before a concert in Paris, the Gallagher brothers fought so fiercely backstage that Noel refused to do the concert, and subsequently quit the band. Animosity simmered between team Noel and team Liam for 15 years, until last year, in 2024, when the pair publicly buried the hatchet, announcing a massive string of reunion shows.
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In addition to songwriter/guitarist Noel and lead vocalist Liam, the rest of the Oasis line-up has been somewhat transient over the years, with certain members leaving for a variety of reasons.
Although the tour kicks off on July 4, 2025, as of this writing, the only confirmed band members are Liam and Noel. Rumors have suggested that Gem Archer, Oasis guitarist from 2000 to 2009 and frequent collaborator with both brothers, would return for the tour. Founding member Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs has also been rumored, as has nearly every single previous Oasis drummer, from Chris Sharrock to Ringo Starr's son, Zak Starkey, who, funnily enough, was just recently fired by The Who. Oasis bassist from 2000-2009, Andy Bell, has not been confirmed, though he did tour with his other famous band, Ride, in 2022, and just released his latest solo album, Pinball Wanderer, in February of this year.
It should be noted that the scoops from The Sun may not be entirely accurate. Seemingly in response to the reports, Liam Gallagher tweeted "after parties are for wankers."
After party’s are for wankers I’m getting straight of after the gigs get my beauty sleep this level of sexiness doesn’t happen by staying up talking bollox to bellends
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) May 3, 2025
The Oasis Live '25 Tour begins on July 4, 2025, in Cardiff. The band's first U.S. stop is Chicago, on August 28. While in North America, the opening band for Oasis will be Cage the Elephant.
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