List of Oasis band members
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Oasis are an English rock band founded in Manchester in 1991. The band originally included Liam Gallagher (lead vocals), Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (guitar), Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan (bass guitar) and Tony McCarroll (drums), who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher (lead guitar, vocals, main songwriter). The band, who reunited in 2024, currently consists of Liam and Noel Gallagher, Arthurs, guitarist Gem Archer and bassist Andy Bell (both of whom first joined in 1999).
History
In 1991, bassist Paul McGuigan, guitarist Paul Arthurs, drummer Tony McCarroll, and singer Chris Hutton formed a band called The Rain. Arthurs soon replaced Hutton with Liam Gallagher who suggested the band change their name to Oasis.[1] The band's first gig was attended by Liam's brother Noel, a former roadie with Inspiral Carpets,[2] who asked to join the band as lead guitarist and main songwriter.
The band released their debut album, Definitely Maybe, in 1994, which was the only album to feature McCarroll who was ousted from the band in 1995 and replaced by Alan "Whitey" White.[3] White made his debut with Oasis on a Top of the Pops performance of "Some Might Say".[4] The band released their second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, in 1995. Shortly before the albums release in September 1995, McGuigan left the band due to nervous exhaustion, his replacement was Scott McLeod who stayed with the band until October when he quit in the middle of a US tour,[5] causing the band to cancel the remainder of the leg. McGuigan returned for the next leg of European shows.[5] McLeod later called Noel to say he regretted his decision.[6]
In 1997, the band were joined by Mike Rowe as touring keyboardist. In 1999, both Arthurs and McGuigan left the band to spend more time with their families.[7][8] Noel soon approached Gem Archer (of Heavy Stereo) to replace Arthurs,[9] and former Ride guitarist Andy Bell to replace McGuigan, despite having never played bass before.[10] In May 2000, Noel Gallagher quit the band mid tour.[11] To replace him the band were joined by Mother Earth guitarist Matt Deighton on rhythm guitar while Archer took over lead guitar duties.[12] At the end of the tour Noel returned and Deighton left.[13]
For the band's next tour, Zeb Jameson replaced Rowe as touring keyboardist,[14] although Rowe subsequently returned in 2001. Also in 2001, Alan White's brother Steve briefly replaced him on drums.[15] In 2002, former Kula Shaker organist Jay Darlington joined as new touring keyboardist.[16] In 2004, Alan White was asked to leave the band,[17] his replacement was Zak Starkey (son of Ringo Starr and drummer with The Who) as a session/touring member.[18]
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This line-up stayed constant until 2008, when Starkey departed the band.[19] His replacement was Chris Sharrock (the La's, the Icicle Works and the Lightning Seeds)[20] who toured with the band until 2009, when they split due to tensions between the Gallagher brothers.[21][22] Liam subsequently formed Beady Eye with Archer, Bell and Sharrock,[23] while Noel formed Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds with former keyboardist Mike Rowe, and was later joined by Sharrock and Archer in 2016, following the break up of Beady Eye.[24] In his solo career, Liam regularly collaborated with Arthurs,[25] who also played with Beady Eye when Archer injured himself.[26]
In August 2024, the band announced they were reforming for a tour in 2025.[27] After months of speculation on who else would be returning to the band,[28][29][30][31][32][33] the line-up was confirmed to be Arthurs, Archer and Bell, alongside drummer Joey Waronker, keyboardist Christian Madden (both of whom had toured with Liam),[34][35][36] trombonist Alastair White, trumpeter Joe Auckland and saxophonist Steve Hamilton (all of whom had toured with Noel).[37] High Flying Birds backing vocalist Jessica Greenfield was also announced as part of the touring line-up but didn't end up touring.[38]
Official members
Current
Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs |
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Liam Gallagher |
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all releases | |
Noel Gallagher |
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Gem Archer |
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all releases from Familiar to Millions (2000) onwards, except Knebworth 1996 (2021) | |
Andy Bell |
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Former
Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan |
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bass |
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Tony McCarroll | 1991–1995 | drums |
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Alan "Whitey" White | 1995–2004 |
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Touring musicians
Current
Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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Joey Waronker | 2025–present |
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none | |
Christian Madden | keyboards | |||
Steve Hamilton | saxophone | |||
Joe Auckland | trumpet | |||
Alastair White | trombone |
Former
Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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Scott McLeod | 1995 | bass | none | |
Mark Feltham | 1996 | harmonica |
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Janette Mason | keyboards | Knebworth 1996 (2021) | ||
Mike Rowe |
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Matt Deighton | 2000 (substitute for Noel Gallagher) | rhythm guitar | none | |
Zeb Jameson | 2000–2001 | keyboards | Familiar to Millions (2000) | |
Steve White | 2001 (substitute for Alan White) |
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none | |
Jay Darlington | 2002–2009 | keyboards |
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Zak Starkey | 2004–2008 |
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Chris Sharrock | 2008–2009 | Time Flies... 1994–2009 live tracks (2010) |
Timeline

Touring timeline

Line-ups
Period | Members | Releases |
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1991 |
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none – one live gig only |
August 1991 – April 1995 |
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April – September 1995 |
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September – October 1995 |
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none – England and part of US legs of (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Tour |
October 1995 |
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none – TV appearance |
October 1995 – August 1996 |
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August 1996 |
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August 1996 – June 1997 |
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June 1997 – August 1999 |
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late 1999 – 19 May 2000 |
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none – part of Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Tour |
30 May – late 2000 |
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none – remainder Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Tour |
late 2000 – January 2001 |
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January – June 2001 |
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June 2001 – mid 2002 |
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mid 2002 – early 2004 |
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early 2004 – May 2008 |
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May 2008 – August 2009 |
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none – Dig Out Your Soul Tour only |
On hiatus 2009 to 2024 | ||
mid 2024 – present |
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none to date – Oasis Live '25 Tour |
References
- ^ Harris, John. Britpop!: Cool Britannia and the Spectacular Demise of English Rock. Da Capo Press, 2004. ISBN 0-306-81367-X, pg. 124–25
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- ^ Harris, pg. 226
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- ^ ELISCU, JENNY (Aug 25, 1999). "Gallagher Brothers Say Oasis Bassist's Departure Won't Kill the Band". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 18 January 2008. Retrieved 12 July 2025.
- ^ "Rise of a Northern Son". www.bbc.co.uk. 5 August 2005. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ^ "Oasis signs new bass guitarist". The Guardian. 1999-11-13. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ^ Hall, Sarah (2000-05-24). "Oasis star quits world tour". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
Gallagher is refusing to do the remaining 27 gigs of the world tour, which began in February, causing four, including a gig in Paris last night, to be cancelled while a replacement guitarist is given time to rehearse. He will rejoin the band for the final eight sell-out dates in Britain in July and August, which include two shows at Wembley and the Reading and Leeds festivals.
- ^ Out, Stop Crying Your Heart (November 7, 2018). "Matt Deighton On His Time In Oasis". Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ^ "Matt Deighton: the honorary Gallagher brother". February 2011. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ^ "Zeb Jameson - keyboard player on Wembley 2000 and more". Audioboom. 31 Aug 2018. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
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- ^ Salmon, Chris (2011-02-17). "After Oasis, Beady Eye begin their journey". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ^ "Noel Gallagher forgives ex-Oasis members for joining Beady Eye". www.femalefirst.co.uk. 2017-11-29. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ Maine, Samantha (2018-05-22). "Liam Gallagher joined by Bonehead during Rolling Stones support slot". NME. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "Bonehead weighs up Oasis reunion". Irish Independent. 2014-01-06. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (2024-08-27). "Oasis Is Reuniting For 2025 Tour". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ^ Forrest, Ben (2024-08-28). "Bonehead to participate in Oasis reunion". faroutmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ^ Peters, Daniel (2025-04-04). "Original drummer Tony McCarroll shares message to Oasis ahead of reunion". NME. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ Lynch, Jessica (2024-09-02). "Alan White Hints at Joining Oasis for 2025 Reunion Tour". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ Jones, Damian (2024-09-02). "Gem Archer is "looking very likely" to join Oasis line-up for their 2025 reunion tour". NME. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ Chrisp, Kitty (2024-09-09). "Oasis line-up 'almost complete' with brothers hopeful for Beatles star's son". Metro. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ Cashmere, Paul (2024-09-10). "Andy Bell Is Now Expected to Rejoin Oasis for Reunion Tour". Noise11.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ Out, Stop Crying Your Heart (May 30, 2018). "Liam Gallagher's Keyboardist Christian Madden Talks To The StageLeft Podcast". Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ Wetherall, Greg (2024-01-12). "'No kinky saucepot shenanigans!': Liam Gallagher and John Squire on their psychedelic resurrection". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Oasis reunion 2025: which band members are in the line-up?". Radio X. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
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