Who is Scott McLeod?
Short Answer:
Bassist. Joined Oasis, quit Oasis 2 weeks later, then rang Noel to say sorry. Told to jog on.
Long Answer:
Full Name
Scott McLeod.
Born
Somewhere in England. That much is known. The rest is pure rock folklore.
Occupation
Bassist. Briefly in Oasis. Longer in obscurity.
Known For
Replacing Guigsy in 1995 when Oasis were mid-tour and mid-meltdown.
Played a few shows. Appeared in the Wonderwall video.
Then quietly legged it before the real carnage kicked in.
Voice
Barely heard. Last known use was to say “I’m off” and leave a note.
Family
No idea. Kept a lower profile than Liam’s comb.
Career Highlights
Stepped in on bass for Oasis just as Morning Glory was blowing up.
Appeared in the Wonderwall video, looking like he already regretted saying yes.
Played a few live shows before quitting mid-tour without fanfare.
His exit left Noel doing bass duties in the studio and everyone else doing damage control.
Signature Look
Unmemorable. Looked like someone who had accidentally wandered into the shoot.
In Wonderwall, he stands motionless, like he’s waiting for the bus home.
Signature Move
Leaving. Cleanly. Without a punch-up or press release.
A masterclass in the Irish goodbye, Britpop edition.
Public Image
The bassist who quit Oasis before it was fashionable.
Mentioned in interviews more often than he was seen on stage.
Folk hero to anyone who’s ever started a job, realised it was madness, and quietly walked.
Legacy
Proof that not everyone wants to be in the biggest band in the world.
Cemented himself as the ultimate Oasis pub quiz answer.
The only man to exit Oasis without being carried out or cursed out.
Weeks later, he phoned Noel Gallagher to say he had made a mistake. Noel replied, "I think you have too. Good luck signing on."