August 31st 2024.
As I sit here reminiscing about one of the greatest moments in music history, I can't help but feel a surge of excitement every time I think about it. People often ask me, "If you could go back to any moment in time, which one would it be?" And my answer has always been the same - Oasis at Knebworth, August 1996. It was the pinnacle of the acid house and Britpop era, a time of rebelliousness and freedom. The air was filled with the scent of cigarettes and alcohol, and the stage was set for the best rock band of all time to take the spotlight.
The demand for tickets was unbelievable, with over 4% of the population trying to get their hands on one. And when the day finally arrived, Knebworth Park was flooded with fans from all corners of the world. For two days, we were treated to the ultimate rock experience, filled with swagger and attitude that only Oasis could deliver. In fact, the band had enough fans to sell out another 18 days, and they even had their own radio station. It was a historic event that left us all wanting more.
I was only three years old at the time, but I can't help but feel a twinge of jealousy and regret when I watch videos from that concert. I would give anything to have been there, and when the reunion shows were announced, I was overcome with excitement at the thought of seeing them live.
However, it seems that some people still hold onto the outdated idea that only a certain type of person can be a "real" fan. I've encountered middle-aged men who think I'm not deserving of being an Oasis fan simply because I'm a young woman. According to them, I should have been in the queue for tickets back in the '90s. But I refuse to let their narrow-mindedness diminish my love for the band.
Thanks to my dad, I've been an Oasis fan since I was a child. I know every song, every album, every B-side like the back of my hand. And I've seen both Liam and Noel Gallagher perform separately countless times - each time bringing me to tears with their powerful performances. One of my fondest memories is watching Liam take the stage in his iconic parka, while my dad stood next to me, at a concert in our hometown of Newcastle.
I may have my own favorite songs and albums, but I won't let anyone tell me that I'm not a "real" fan because of my age or gender. In fact, I believe that there is no right or wrong way to be a fan of music. Whether you've been a fan for days or decades, whether you know one song or all of them, whether you're a man or a woman, music is a universal language that speaks to us all.
Unfortunately, there are still some people who think they have the authority to decide who is a "worthy" fan and who isn't. I've seen comments from older fans who believe that they are somehow superior because they've been fans since the beginning. But that's just not true. Music is meant to be enjoyed by everyone, and no one has the right to belittle or exclude others because they don't fit their idea of a "true" fan.
So, to those older fans who feel the need to gate-keep and criticize younger fans, I have one simple message: take that look off your face and let us enjoy the music. Let's come together and celebrate our love for Oasis, instead of trying to create a hierarchy within the fan base. Because in the end, we are all united by our love for the music and that's all that matters.
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