August 31st 2024.
Former Oasis drummer, Tony McCarroll, has recently shared his thoughts on the band's upcoming reunion tour. It's been almost 30 years since Tony was let go from the group, and fans have been wondering if he's managed to mend his relationship with the Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam, who are now 57 and 51 years old, respectively.
Tony was a founding member of the iconic Manchester rock band in 1991 and was heavily involved in their debut album, Definitely Maybe. He also played on the hit singles Whatever and Some Might Say, which was Oasis' first number-one single from their 1995 album, Morning Glory?. Sadly, that same year, Tony was kicked out of the band due to what he described as a "personality clash" with Noel and Liam.
The brothers were also infamous for criticizing Tony's musical abilities, with Noel once stating, "I like Tony as a geezer, but he wouldn't have been able to drum the new songs." Despite their rocky history, Oasis has announced a reunion tour next year, after a 15-year break from performing together. While Tony won't be joining them on stage, he has given his opinion on the highly anticipated tour, which is expected to earn the band around £400 million.
In a recent interview, the 53-year-old musician expressed his happiness for Noel and Liam, as well as for the fans who have been eagerly waiting for this reunion. However, Tony also revealed that his former bandmates have not reached out to him, and he's not "holding [his] breath" for a reconciliation. When asked if he would consider being a part of the tour, Tony replied that he's not the only ex-member who was left behind and that he will just "crack on."
While he's unsure if he'll attend any of the shows, Tony did confess that he had a feeling the reunion would happen. He even shared that he had been saying for years that it would eventually happen, although he initially thought it would be this year to mark the 30th anniversary of Definitely Maybe. Tony also added that the Gallagher brothers know how to bring excitement to the table and that he wouldn't be surprised if their mother, Peggy, had something to do with the reunion.
Despite their past differences, Tony expressed his desire to see his former bandmates again and even mentioned that he would love for something "nice" to happen between them. He revealed that the last time he saw Noel, the lead guitarist told him to "f*** off," which eventually led to Tony suing him in the High Court for £15 million in royalties. However, the two eventually settled for £550,000. Tony also shared that his relationship with Liam is currently amicable, as they hugged and kissed when they saw each other before Christmas.
Next year, Oasis will be playing at Manchester's Heaton Park, Wembley Stadium, as well as in Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Dublin. When asked if he thinks the band will get back into the studio after the tour, Tony said that they should if the energy is still there. He also praised Noel as an "amazing songwriter who's lasted the test of time" and called Liam "one of the last great rock n roll stars." In the end, Tony shared that he'd love to see all of them again and that it would be a nice ending to it all.
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