Oasis

Oasis was an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the band was formed by Liam Gallagher (vocals), Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (guitar), Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan (bass), and Tony McCarroll (drums), who were later joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher (lead guitar, vocals). Oasis signed to Creation Records in 1993 and released their record-setting debut album the following year. They helped define the Britpop era, achieving critical and commercial success with their blend of catchy melodies, anthemic choruses, and rock and roll swagger. Internal conflicts and lineup changes plagued the band throughout their career, but they remained one of the most popular and influential British bands of the 1990s and 2000s until their split in 2009.