August 27th 2024.
I have been a die-hard fan of Oasis for over three decades now. As any true Oasis fan knows, reunion rumors have been circulating every few months. But this time, there was something different in the air. Social media was buzzing and even the newspapers were talking about it. As someone who closely follows Oasis news, I could tell that this time was for real.
After 30 years since their first album release and 15 years since their split, the reunion was finally confirmed this morning. The initial 14-date run across the UK has sent fans like me into a frenzy. It's a mix of emotions - pure elation at the thought of seeing my musical heroes together again, but also a bit of nervousness. Will they still be as good? Will they be able to make it through the tour without any fights?
The constant back and forth between the two brothers, Noel and Liam, seems to have died down in the past two years. They have been replaced with more jovial banter and even a radio interview where Noel asked Liam to call him about a reunion plan. And just recently, Noel even praised Liam's voice. So now that the news is confirmed, it's a bittersweet moment for super fans like myself.
I have been a fan of Oasis since I was 15 years old. I remember hearing their first album, Definitely Maybe, and being immediately hooked. As a young brown girl from Wolverhampton, I may not have been their target audience, but their working class roots, cocky swagger, and amazing guitar sound resonated with me like nothing else. And when I saw them on Top of the Pops, I was smitten.
I quickly swapped my Nirvana t-shirts for tracksuit tops, Adidas trainers, and bucket hats. I saved up my pocket money for every single and album release and collected every magazine and newspaper they were featured in. I was a dedicated fan.
I made sure to see Oasis live at every opportunity, even if it meant sneaking out or telling little white lies to my strict parents. I even went on a "school trip" to see them play at their legendary Knebworth gigs, which ended up being a nine-hour ordeal when our return coach got stuck in a car park. I also took a bus all the way back to Birmingham from university just to catch a gig and then made it back in time for a 9am lecture.
I have lost count of how many times I have seen Oasis live, but it's definitely over 15 times. In fact, my love for the band even brought me closer to my friends in college who were also fans. We have been to many gigs and festivals together and are still friends over 20 years later. I even went to see Liam with them just a few months ago.
Around the same time, I also met my boyfriend Mark, who is almost as hardcore of an Oasis fan as I am. We have seen the band and both brothers' solo shows countless times together. I still remember being at V Festival in 2009 when rumors of the band splitting up started spreading. I was heartbroken but not entirely surprised, given the constant public spats between the brothers and the decline in the band's quality.
But I stayed loyal to them and continued to enjoy their music even after they officially split up. I didn't get into Liam's follow-up band Beady Eye, but I would occasionally listen to Noel's High Flying Birds. However, the idea of an Oasis reunion was always at the back of my mind.
In 2017, when I heard Liam's first solo material in years, I was immediately transported back to that feeling of butterflies in my stomach. It was a great single, a great album, and he was fantastic live. I finally felt like I had Oasis back.
Last year, I even had the opportunity to interview Liam during the publicity for his joint album with Stone Roses frontman John Squire. It was a dream come true, but I was also nervous to finally meet him face to face. While Squire, another person I admire, was easy to talk to, Liam was like a god to me. I was too nervous to even ask for a picture, something I regret to this day.
So when I heard about the reunion, I couldn't contain my excitement. But there's also a small part of me that remembers the painful end of the brotherly relationship and how it affected the band and the fans. However, I am hopeful that the tour will be a huge success and I am excited for a new generation of fans to experience the joy that Oasis has given me for so many years.
For some, it will be their first time seeing them live, but for me, it will be the 16th time. And it will be just as special for all of us. What are your thoughts on the Oasis reunion? Share your views in the comments below.
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