Here is a 10 classic Oasis stories that a biopic should include.
The Gallagher brothers have reportedly launched a film company, sparking rumors of a biopic. Their legendary story offers plenty of material.
1. The Creation Records Break
In 1993, Oasis crashed a gig at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow. They demanded to play, even though they weren’t on the bill. They performed four songs and caught the attention of Alan McGee, head of Creation Records, who immediately offered them a recording contract.
2. The Boozy Ferry Brawl
One early notorious incident involved a drunken fight with West Ham football fans on a ferry to Amsterdam. Liam Gallagher reflected in the documentary Supersonic: “It was mayhem. I loved it! It was punk rock.” The incident later inspired the release of the NME interview titled ‘Wibbling Rivalry’ on seven-inch vinyl.
3. Crystal Meth in America
While on their first US tour in 1994, the band’s performance at Whisky-A-Go-Go in Los Angeles went sideways. They mistakenly took crystal meth, thinking it was cocaine, leading to one of the worst shows of their career.
4. Noel Gallagher’s Escape to San Francisco
After the disastrous LA gig, Noel Gallagher went to San Francisco. There, he met Melissa Lim, who convinced him not to quit the band. During this time, he wrote the song ‘Talk Tonight’.
5. Backstage at Glastonbury with Robbie Williams
Despite their public rivalry, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, and Robbie Williams were spotted together backstage at Glastonbury. Their unlikely meeting is an iconic moment in Oasis history.
6. Forgetting About the Second Knebworth Gig
The Knebworth gigs in 1996 were monumental, with Oasis playing for 250,000 people. However, Liam Gallagher completely forgot there was a second night and got heavily drunk after the first performance.
7. The Rolls Royce Incident
In 1997, the band celebrated a Creation Records Christmas party in style. Noel Gallagher arrived in a Rolls Royce, a gift from Alan McGee. The iconic sinking car image later appeared on the album cover of ‘Be Here Now’.
8. Johnny Marr’s Legendary Les Paul
Johnny Marr gave Noel Gallagher his treasured Les Paul guitar, encouraging him to step up his game. Noel later used the guitar to write ‘Live Forever’. After breaking it in a fight, Marr sent another guitar with a note: “This one is heavy. Get a good swing next time.”
9. Abbey Road Ban
The Gallagher brothers were banned from Abbey Road Studios after sessions for ‘Be Here Now’, having blasted The Beatles songs at 4 AM. They were allowed back in 2008 for ‘Dig Out Your Soul’, but had to pay in cash.
10. The Paris Incident
The infamous breakup happened in 2009 in Paris. Liam Gallagher threw a plum at Noel, and tensions exploded. He also allegedly stormed in with a guitar, swinging it like an axe. This was the final tipping point for the band.
This chaotic and wild journey of Oasis is ripe for a gripping biopic!
Source: NME
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