Oasis - Sheffield Arena 1997

Rock band from Burnage, Manchester, formed in 1991. Formed out of the ashes of a band called The Rain (consisting of , , and Chris Hutton on vocals) who started in 1990. Chris was sacked and took over on vocals. His brother (former guitar roadie for ' ) then joined as songwriter and additional guitarist. In 1999, two of the founding members (Guigsy and Bonehead) left the group and Noel played their parts on the fourth album. Two new musicians were recruited - and - initially for touring duties, but became full-time and were part of the songwriting process on the following albums. On August 28, 2009, Noel announced that he was leaving the band after an altercation with Liam. The remaining members continue performing as , while Noel formed . Members: (1991-1999) (1991-1999) (1991-2009) (1991-1995) (1991-2009) (1995-2004) (1999-2009) ex- (1999-2009) ex- & : Drums (2004-2008) son of (2008-2009) ex- Notable session & live members: Scott McLeod (1995 Briefly replaced Guigsy; appears in Wonderwall video) ex-The Ya Ya's : Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals (stood-in for Noel during non-UK dates) (2000) : Drummer (stood-in for brother Alan when he was ill) (2001) : Keyboards (1997-2002, also plays on Noel's solo work) (ex-): Keyboards (2002-2009) (ex- & ): Drums (2004, 2006-2007) Guitar (1997)

Members

• Noel Gallagher
• Liam Gallagher
• Andy Bell
• Zak Starkey
• Alan White
• Chris Sharrock
• Tony McCarroll
• Gem Archer
• Paul McGuigan
• Paul Arthurs

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