Oasis, the iconic Manchester Britpop band led by Noel and Liam Gallagher, redefined 1990s rock with anthems like "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger." Their breakthrough album Definitely Maybe cemented Oasis as one of the most influential UK bands in music history.
βThe Masterplan,β often cited by fans as one of their best songs, was originally released only as a B-side β not an A-side on a single
Practice Questions
Q:How did Oasis influence the Britpop era?
A:They led Britpop with attitude and chart dominance.
Oasis embodied Britpopβs swagger, competing with Blur and shaping the 1990s UK music conversation through cultural prominence and chart-topping releases.
Q:When did Oasis officially break up?
A:Oasis split in 2009.
Following escalating tensions, Noel left in 2009, declaring the band finished; members pursued separate projects like Beady Eye and solo careers.