Oasis consists of Andy Bell (bass), Gem Archer (rhythm guitar), Liam Gallagher (lead vocals), Noel Gallagher (lead guitar, vocals).
Oasis are a British rock group originally formed in Manchester. They were the most prominent band in the Britpop movement that emerged in the United Kingdom as a reaction to Grunge and House music in the mid- 1990s.
Musically, they cite bands such as The Beatles, Slade, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, The Kinks and T.Rex as influences.
The band are currently led by lead guitarist/principal songwriter Noel Gallagher and his younger brother vocalist/songwriter Liam Gallagher, who are the only remaining original band members.
Thanks to the success of their critically acclaimed debut album Definitely Maybe and its 18m selling follow-up (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, the Gallagher brothers featured regularly in tabloid newspaper stories, and cultivated a reputation as both bad boys and the band of the people.
At the height of their fame, their 1997 third album Be Here Now reached #1 in the UK charts and also became the fastest-selling album in chart history, with almost half a million copies sold on the first day alone. However, the record almost caused the destruction of the band as they experienced an immediate fall of popularity.
Through surviving the loss of founding members and with continuous support from their loyal fanbase, Oasis have managed to outlast many of their Britpop contemporaries. Suede, Pulp and some other peer groups have split up, or record only infrequently, while Oasis maintain a regular schedule of releases and touring.