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Post by Mean Mrs. Mustard on Aug 26, 2024 14:13:42 GMT -5
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Post by surrealneil on Aug 26, 2024 14:15:48 GMT -5
Bonehead isn’t the soul of Oasis. Noel and Liam are. They sounded way better in 2009 than in 1997, except for Liam. For all I care Alex James and Larry Mullen Jr play bass and drums, as long Noel andiam are there, I’m happy. Alex James would certainly be the best bassist they've ever had, that guy is very good and very underrated. |
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Post by quantum on Aug 26, 2024 14:18:29 GMT -5
Bonehead isn’t the soul of Oasis. Noel and Liam are. They sounded way better in 2009 than in 1997, except for Liam. For all I care Alex James and Larry Mullen Jr play bass and drums, as long Noel andiam are there, I’m happy. Alex James would certainly be the best bassist they've ever had, that guy is very good and very underrated. Urgh, keep him away from the Oasis line up! |
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Post by surrealneil on Aug 26, 2024 14:19:18 GMT -5
Alex James would certainly be the best bassist they've ever had, that guy is very good and very underrated. Urgh, keep him away from the Oasis line up! Haha well obviously will never happen, I was just pointing out he's very good. |
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Post by emil on Aug 26, 2024 14:19:29 GMT -5
My two cents on the line-up. While I'd love Bonehead, Gem was in the band longer, and has pedigree in both Beady Eye and High Flying Birds so I can't imagine he won't be there, especially given he regularly switches to lead too. Similarly, while he joined Oasis much later, Chris Sharrock was in BE and HFB. The key point being that both Gem and Chris have maintained a working relationship with both brothers over the past fifteen years. Mike Rowe is bound to be there on keys, given he was an Oasis stalwart and remains part of HFB. Bass is the only tricky one. There's no chance of Guigsy, and Noel/Andy don't seem like best buddies. My money would be on Jay Mehler. Played bass for latter-day Beady Eye, and guitar for Liam since 2017. Although Jeff Wootton has also done bass duties for both brothers in the past, so could be another (albeit less likely) option. So, OFFICIAL BAND: Lead Vocals - Liam Gallagher Lead/Backing Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitar - Noel Gallagher Rhythm/Lead Guitar - Gem Archer Drums - Chris Sharrock TOURING/LIVE MEMBERS: Bass Guitar - Jay Mehler / Jeff Wootton Keyboards - Mike Rowe That's essentially picking up where they left off, but with a new bassist that has form with Liam over the last ten years. Why would Noel not pick his bass player (if he is open to joining)? And hasn't Noel slagged off Liams band and called them "fucking journeymen" etc? OFFICIAL BAND: Lead Vocals - Liam Gallagher Lead/Backing Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitar - Noel Gallagher HIRED GUNS: Rhythm/Lead Guitar - Gem Archer Drums - Chris Sharrock Bass Guitar - Russell Pritchard Keyboards - Mike Rowe JOINING IN LIVE: Bonehead |
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Post by mossy on Aug 26, 2024 14:21:35 GMT -5
Just go down the Ian Brown route.
Liam on vox.
Noel on guitar and backing vox.
A minidisc player can do the rest.
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Post by Supersonic on Aug 26, 2024 14:24:33 GMT -5
When's the last time the forum was this active?
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Post by surrealneil on Aug 26, 2024 14:26:17 GMT -5
My two cents on the line-up. While I'd love Bonehead, Gem was in the band longer, and has pedigree in both Beady Eye and High Flying Birds so I can't imagine he won't be there, especially given he regularly switches to lead too. Similarly, while he joined Oasis much later, Chris Sharrock was in BE and HFB. The key point being that both Gem and Chris have maintained a working relationship with both brothers over the past fifteen years. Mike Rowe is bound to be there on keys, given he was an Oasis stalwart and remains part of HFB. Bass is the only tricky one. There's no chance of Guigsy, and Noel/Andy don't seem like best buddies. My money would be on Jay Mehler. Played bass for latter-day Beady Eye, and guitar for Liam since 2017. Although Jeff Wootton has also done bass duties for both brothers in the past, so could be another (albeit less likely) option. So, OFFICIAL BAND: Lead Vocals - Liam Gallagher Lead/Backing Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitar - Noel Gallagher Rhythm/Lead Guitar - Gem Archer Drums - Chris Sharrock TOURING/LIVE MEMBERS: Bass Guitar - Jay Mehler / Jeff Wootton Keyboards - Mike Rowe That's essentially picking up where they left off, but with a new bassist that has form with Liam over the last ten years. Why would Noel not pick his bass player (if he is open to joining?) And hasn't Noel slagged off Liams band and called them "fucking journeymen" etc? OFFICIAL BAND: Lead Vocals - Liam Gallagher Lead/Backing Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitar - Noel Gallagher HIRED GUNS: Rhythm/Lead Guitar - Gem Archer Drums - Chris Sharrock Bass Guitar - Russell Pritchard Keyboards - Mike Rowe JOINING IN LIVE: Bonehead Now this is an interesting topic If this reunion happens, who actually becomes an official member? It would be a bit crazy for Gem to be in the band for 10 years but then not be an official member on proper band member appearance money for a reunion and just on back up touring musician dough instead. I know he does that with Noel, but it's essentially a solo outfit. Gem has written songs for Oasis, was a member for a decade, so surely he would be back in as an official member? Bit of a kick in the bollocks if they say "actually it's just Noel and Liam as official members, I know you used to be but not this time, however you can play live with us for session musician rates" |
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Post by zeberdee on Aug 26, 2024 14:27:15 GMT -5
I've been checking here every few hours throughout my day and every time I do there's about 20 new pages lol. Enjoying how active this thread is
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Post by cavie on Aug 26, 2024 14:28:14 GMT -5
Noel's too much of a wanker to bring back any of the original lineup. It would take lots of rehearsals (which Liam wouldn't need to be at, but Noel would) and would likely mean less money for him (and Liam). Even some on this thread aren't bothered about who's in the band apart from Liam and Noel, so it will have a minor impact on ticket sales (if any impact at all). In the Sifter's interview he was really nice about Liam, but didn't say anything about the rest of the band. He still doesn't realise how important they all were to the initial success of Oasis and even Liam doesn't seem that arsed, or he would've got Tony involved for a song or two on the DM tour.
Noel's doing this for the money (understandable) and probably wants to make it as easy as possible (also understandable), which means HFB as the band and him and Liam on all the merch and press. I do think they'll do an album though, because it will mean a lot more money for Noel than any HFB album ever would.
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Post by carlober on Aug 26, 2024 14:28:20 GMT -5
When's the last time the forum was this active? Probably 2017 when Liam released Wall of Glass. |
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Post by El Auténtico Dios on Aug 26, 2024 14:30:22 GMT -5
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Post by frjdoasis on Aug 26, 2024 14:31:33 GMT -5
So should we believe the hype, as they said?
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Post by surrealneil on Aug 26, 2024 14:31:38 GMT -5
Anyway, just 11 hrs and 30 mins until Oasis drop a lyric video to some old scratchy demo and you're all utterly deflated
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Post by emil on Aug 26, 2024 14:32:16 GMT -5
Why would Noel not pick his bass player (if he is open to joining?) And hasn't Noel slagged off Liams band and called them "fucking journeymen" etc? OFFICIAL BAND: Lead Vocals - Liam Gallagher Lead/Backing Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitar - Noel Gallagher HIRED GUNS: Rhythm/Lead Guitar - Gem Archer Drums - Chris Sharrock Bass Guitar - Russell Pritchard Keyboards - Mike Rowe JOINING IN LIVE: Bonehead Now this is an interesting topic If this reunion happens, who actually becomes an official member? It would be a bit crazy for Gem to be in the band for 10 years but then not be an official member on proper band member appearance money for a reunion and just on back up touring musician dough instead. I know he does that with Noel, but it's essentially a solo outfit. Gem has written songs for Oasis, was a member for a decade, so surely he would be back in as an official member? Bit of a kick in the bollocks if they say "actually it's just Noel and Liam as official members, I know you used to be but not this time, however you can play live with us for session musician rates" I don't think it will be seen as a 100% all-in thing by anyone - but an isolated thing for a year or two. And I'm sure people around Liam and Noel will tell them to keep control and the loot. I hope it is OASIS IS BACK AND WERE A BAND JUST LIKE IN 2009. But I fear it will be more like a current The Black Crowes-thing "OASIS (READ: LIAM AND NOEL) IS BACK". Or when KISS had their reunion in 1996, and original members Peter and Ace was paid hired guns and it was still just Ace and Genes band. And I get that it was like that in 2009 too. But I fear it will feel more Black Croweish this time around. |
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Post by alanjwhite on Aug 26, 2024 14:33:25 GMT -5
Noel's too much of a wanker to bring back any of the original lineup. It would take lots of rehearsals (which Liam wouldn't need to be at, but Noel would) and would likely mean less money for him (and Liam). Even some on this thread aren't bothered about who's in the band apart from Liam and Noel, so it will have a minor impact on ticket sales (if any impact at all). In the Sifter's interview he was really nice about Liam, but didn't say anything about the rest of the band. He still doesn't realise how important they all were to the initial success of Oasis and even Liam doesn't seem that arsed, or he would've got Tony involved for a song or two on the DM tour. Noel's doing this for the money (understandable) and probably wants to make it as easy as possible (also understandable), which means HFB as the band and him and Liam on all the merch and press. I do think they'll do an album though, because it will mean a lot more money for Noel than any HFB album ever would. Last I checked Bonehead and Guigs voluntarily left the band in 1999, nothing to do with Noel. |
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Post by themanwholivesinhell on Aug 26, 2024 14:33:29 GMT -5
Why would Noel not pick his bass player (if he is open to joining?) And hasn't Noel slagged off Liams band and called them "fucking journeymen" etc? OFFICIAL BAND: Lead Vocals - Liam Gallagher Lead/Backing Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitar - Noel Gallagher HIRED GUNS: Rhythm/Lead Guitar - Gem Archer Drums - Chris Sharrock Bass Guitar - Russell Pritchard Keyboards - Mike Rowe JOINING IN LIVE: Bonehead Now this is an interesting topic If this reunion happens, who actually becomes an official member? It would be a bit crazy for Gem to be in the band for 10 years but then not be an official member on proper band member appearance money for a reunion and just on back up touring musician dough instead. I know he does that with Noel, but it's essentially a solo outfit. Gem has written songs for Oasis, was a member for a decade, so surely he would be back in as an official member? Bit of a kick in the bollocks if they say "actually it's just Noel and Liam as official members, I know you used to be but not this time, however you can play live with us for session musician rates" Yeah id say Gem and Chris would certainly both deserve membership status. Admittedly Chris didnt have it before, but he did in BE and NGHFB so earned his stripes for me. Same for Bonehead if he came back (fingers crossed), or other ex-members like Andy or Whitey. Not as sure about people like Mike Rowe, he did play live with them but the band never had an official keyboardist. The only person who may get the rough end of the stick is if someone new like Russell plays bass. As he was never even a touring member til NGHFB. |
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Post by RocketMan on Aug 26, 2024 14:34:02 GMT -5
Anyway, just 11 hrs and 30 mins until Oasis drop a lyric video to some old scratchy demo and you're all utterly deflated If you don’t love official oasis lyric videos made with windows 95 then you just don’t deserve a reunion my man |
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Post by Supersonic on Aug 26, 2024 14:34:16 GMT -5
Anyway, just 11 hrs and 30 mins until Oasis drop a lyric video to some old scratchy demo and you're all utterly deflated As I have said 1000 times why would they shut the entire oasis site down, play a teaser at reading and at the end of a blossoms gig. Not to mention we have reputable members in this forum and on Facebook confirm reunion rumours to be true? Just for a demo or a vinyl reissue or whatever? |
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Post by thespiderandthefly on Aug 26, 2024 14:34:58 GMT -5
I’m not sure I’m as invested in the lineup as others but you do need someone playing power chords through a massive Marshall stack — that’s mandatory for the sound we’ve been missing.
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Post by Supersonic on Aug 26, 2024 14:36:11 GMT -5
Random question, but what were the 2014 reunion rumours? I wasn't really around for that
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Post by Manualex on Aug 26, 2024 14:37:17 GMT -5
Random question, but what were the 2014 reunion rumours? I wasn't really around for that Beady Eye split |
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Post by surrealneil on Aug 26, 2024 14:38:27 GMT -5
Anyway, just 11 hrs and 30 mins until Oasis drop a lyric video to some old scratchy demo and you're all utterly deflated As I have said 1000 times why would they shut the entire oasis site down, play a teaser at reading and at the end of a blossoms gig. Not to mention we have reputable members in this forum and on Facebook confirm reunion rumours to be true? Just for a demo or a vinyl reissue or whatever? Don't be so sensitive, I'm just having a laugh (I might be right though) |
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Post by LlAM on Aug 26, 2024 14:38:47 GMT -5
My line up:
Liam - Vocals
Noel - Vocals and guitar licks
Gem - Guitar solos and open chords
Bonehead - Barre chords
HFB Bass player - Bass
Chris Sharock - Drums
HFB keys - keys
HFB ladies - choir
HFB brass section - Brass section
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Post by themanwholivesinhell on Aug 26, 2024 14:39:25 GMT -5
Random question, but what were the 2014 reunion rumours? I wasn't really around for that Beady Eye split Plus Liam went through his divorce. I think he asked Noel to reunite for that reason and was refused. |
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