Liam Gallagher hopes Richard Ashcroft will support Oasis during their anticipated 2025 reunion tour.
Although no official support acts are confirmed yet, Gallagher has publicly expressed his desire to have Ashcroft join the lineup.
Ashcroftβs Connection to Oasis and ‘Cast No Shadow’
Ashcroft has a long history with Oasis. He inspired the song “Cast No Shadow.” In a 1995 interview, Noel Gallagher explained: “I felt he was born at the wrong time and place, always trying to say the right things.”
Ashcroft, honored by Noel‘s words, said in 1997: “Thatβs one of the best songs heβs ever written, in my opinion.”
Collaborations Between Ashcroft and Liam Gallagher
Recently, Liam and Ashcroft collaborated on the 2022 single, “Cβmon People (Weβre Making It Now).” Ashcroft also performed as a special guest during Liamβs Finsbury Park headlining show in 2018.
A Shared History Dating Back to 1993
The Verve, Ashcroftβs band, first performed with Oasis in 1993, before either band found fame. In 1997, they supported Oasis at Londonβs Earls Court, when both bands had risen to stardom.
Given their 30-year history, Ashcroft supporting Oasis in 2025 would be a fitting choice, adding to their shared legacy.
Liam Gallagherβs Enthusiasm for Ashcroftβs Potential Support
When asked by a fan on X about Ashcroft supporting Oasis in 2025, Liam responded: βThat would be BIBLICAL.β
This aligns with a report from The Independent, where a source close to Oasis shared that Liam wants established acts. However, discussions are still ongoing.
Source: FaroutMagazine
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