Oasis have announced that they are heading back on the road in 2027, following their hugely successful reunion gigs in 2025.
The Gallagher brothers’ return to the stage has reignited interest in one of Britain’s most iconic rock bands. While millions of fans know the story of the band’s rise from Manchester’s streets to global superstardom, there are plenty of lesser-known facts hidden in their history.
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Anyway, here are five obscure Oasis facts that you may not have known.
1. Noel Was Originally Invited To Be The Band’s Manager
Before Oasis became Oasis, they were known as The Rain, a band formed by Liam Gallagher in 1991.
Liam attempted to persuade his older brother Noel to join the group, but initially, Noel wasn’t simply interested in becoming another member. Instead, he was asked to come on board as the band’s manager.
Noel agreed to get involved, but had other ideas. Rather than simply managing the band, he wanted to become its guitarist and, crucially, its songwriter.
The rest of the band agreed to his terms, and Noel’s arrival would completely change the group’s direction. The Rain subsequently became Oasis, with Noel’s songwriting playing a huge role in the band’s eventual success.
From there, the rest, as they say, is history.
2. Security Was Tightened Following An On-Stage Attack
Oasis gigs during their early years were notoriously lively, with the band’s growing popularity often bringing plenty of excitement from the crowd.
Things went too far during a gig in Newcastle in 1994 when Noel was attacked by a fan who managed to get on stage. The incident resulted in the guitarist and songwriter requiring stitches.
The band subsequently cut the performance short, while the trouble continued after they left the venue. The Oasis tour bus was reportedly pelted with bottles and other objects as the band departed.
Following the incident, security arrangements at Oasis’ live performances were tightened, ensuring there was official security in place at future gigs.
It was an early indication of just how quickly Oasis had gone from a local Manchester band to a group capable of attracting increasingly intense attention wherever they played.
3. The Photographer’s Father Appeared On The ‘Some Might Say’ Sleeve
Brian Cannon was responsible for photographing Oasis extensively during their early years, creating some of the band’s most recognisable imagery.
Cannon’s work included the cover of the 1995 single Some Might Say, which features a rather unusual collection of scenes and characters.
One of those people is Cannon’s own father, who can be seen pushing a wheelbarrow containing a sink full of fish.
The surreal image perfectly fits the unconventional aesthetic associated with some of Oasis’ early artwork and has become a memorable part of the band’s visual history.
4. Noel Can’t Read Music
Despite becoming one of Britain’s most successful songwriters, Noel Gallagher is a self-taught guitarist who had no formal musical training or lessons.
As a result, he cannot read traditional sheet music and instead learned to play by ear.
That makes his songwriting achievements particularly interesting. Rather than relying on formal musical notation or traditional training, Noel developed his musical style through listening, experimenting and playing.
His ability to create some of Oasis’ most recognisable songs without being able to read sheet music is another unusual chapter in the story of the band’s success.
5. Rock Royalty Contributed To An Oasis Classic
Oasis’ music has featured contributions from a number of respected musicians over the years, but one of the most notable came from Paul Weller.
The former Jam frontman and Style Council star, often referred to as the “Modfather”, contributed guitar and backing vocals to Champagne Supernova.
The track became one of Oasis’ best-loved songs and served as the epic closing number on (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, the 1995 album that transformed the band into global superstars.
Having a British rock icon such as Weller contribute to one of their defining songs was a fitting collaboration for a band that had already established itself as one of the leading forces of the Britpop era.
Oasis’ Story Continues
From Noel Gallagher initially being approached as a potential manager to the unexpected appearance of a photographer’s father on a single sleeve, Oasis’ history is packed with stories that can sometimes get lost among the band’s better-known achievements.
With the Gallagher brothers now preparing for another tour in 2027, a new generation of fans will have the opportunity to discover both the music and the fascinating stories behind one of Britain’s most famous bands.
