The A to Z of Oasis
Introduction
The list you never realised you wanted but clicked anyway.
One letter, one entry. No context. No long-winded explanations. Just Oasis, neatly alphabetised for your convenience and confusion. Let’s be honest, you’re not here to learn. You’re here because it’s 1996 in your mind, the kettle’s boiled, and you’re wondering if you can still pull off a parka. Twenty-six entries. All still echoing.
A – Alan McGee
The man who saw it all at King Tut’s and said, "Yeah, that’ll do." Signed Oasis after one set. Changed the trajectory of British music.
B – Bonehead
The founding guitarist who was as much a vibe as he was a player. Quit in ’99. Back in ’25. Timeless.
C – Cigarettes & Alcohol
The fourth single. A T. Rex riff marinated in lager and ambition. Britpop distilled into a sticky pint glass.
D – Definitely Maybe
The debut album that exploded onto the scene in August ’94. It’s still all fire and fury. No one’s topped it.
E – Earls Court
Two nights of chaos in ’95. The sound was raw, the band was loose, and the legend was cemented.
F – Familiar to Millions
The live album from 2000. Sloppy, loud, and unapologetically real. Pure Oasis energy captured in its wildest form.
G – Guigsy
The bassist who didn’t even play on the records but somehow still mattered. Quit in ’99, but his place in the story? Unshakable.
H – Heathen Chemistry
The fifth album. Liam started writing. There were sparks of the old magic, signs of life amid the cracks.
I – I Am the Walrus
A screeching, chaotic cover that somehow made perfect sense. Closed early sets with a wink and a roar.
J – Jason Rhodes
Noel’s guitar tech and the unsung hero of every gig. Kept the whole circus from collapsing.
K – Knebworth
August ’96. 250,000 people across two nights. The high-water mark of Britpop and live music. No one’s come close since.
L – Liam Gallagher
The voice. The swagger. The icon. Love him or hate him, there’s no one else like him.
M – Scott McLeod
The bassist who lasted about five minutes. Quit mid-tour and became a footnote. But oh, what a memorable one.
N – Noel Gallagher
The songwriter. The boss. The guy who made the rules and broke them first.
O – Oasis
Formed in 1991. Imploded in 2009. Left a hole no one’s managed to fill.
P – Phil Smith
Tour DJ and crew lifer. His setlists became collector’s items. Proof that even the sidelines matter.
Q – Q Awards
Nine wins. Britpop royalty. Because if nothing else, Oasis knew how to clean up at an awards show.
R – Reunion
Bonehead’s in. Noel’s... quiet. Hopeful scepticism in the air.
S – Supersonic
The debut single with no chorus, all attitude. Proof that audacity can take you far.
T – Tony McCarroll
The first drummer, booted after one album. Sued, settled, survived. The rhythm of the early years.
U – Union Jack Guitar
Noel’s infamous Knebworth guitar. Overplayed, overhyped, and still completely iconic.
V – V Festival
The final UK gig in 2009. Stafford happened. Chelmsford didn’t. A curtain drop, not a grand finale.
W – Whitey (Alan White)
Drummer from ’95 to ’04. Brought finesse to the chaos and gave the songs a polished backbone.
X – X Adidas
The 2024 collaboration. The first official merch. Sold out faster than a guestlist at King Tut’s.
Y – You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away
A B-side Beatles cover, stripped-down and haunting. Noel’s solo moment that still lingers.
Z – Zak Starkey
Drummer from ’04 to ’08. Ringo’s kid, but no fuss. Just steady hands for turbulent times.
That’s It. Time to Get Back to the Music
Congratulations. You just read 26 entries about Oasis without being asked to rank anything or argue in the comments. Now go throw on a record. Or don’t. Let’s face it, you already know the songs by heart.
