List of Oasis band members

Infobox musical artist
Name = Oasis

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Img_capt = Liam Gallagher (left) and guitarist brother Noel Gallagher of Oasis, with live keyboardist Jay Darlington in background in 2005.
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Genre = Rock
Britpop
Years_active = 1991–present
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Current_members = Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Gem Archer
Andy Bell
Chris Sharrock
Past_members = Tony McCarroll
Paul Arthurs
Paul McGuigan
Alan White
Zak Starkey
Oasis is a British rock band formed in Manchester in 1991 by vocalist Liam Gallagher, guitarist Paul Arthurs, bassist Paul McGuigan and drummer Tony McCarroll. Liam's older brother - guitarist, vocalist and lead songwriter Noel - joined shortly after the band's formation.

The original lineup performed on the band's first album, "Definitely Maybe", and McCarroll was the first to leave during recording for "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?". Alan White was his replacement, and he played on all tracks bar "Some Might Say". Next to leave was McGuigan in September 1995, though only for a small amount of time. He was replaced by Scott McLeod, who played a few tour dates with the band and featured in the music video for "Wonderwall" before suddenly leaving. Guigsy was subsequently convinced to return to the band near the release of "Morning Glory".

"Be Here Now" was released in August 1997, and as plans for Oasis' fourth studio album took shape, the band began to break down. First to leave was guitarist Arthurs ("Bonehead"), followed very quickly by Guigsy, leaving only Liam, Noel and drummer Alan to record "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants". Gem Archer replaced Bonehead, though not in time for the recording and so he did not feature on the album; the same as with McGuigan's replacement, Andy Bell. All guitar and bass parts were performed by Noel Gallagher.

The first studio album to feature new members Archer and Bell, "Heathen Chemistry", was released in 2002. After extensive touring, Oasis planned recording for their sixth album. Just before recording, Alan White, the longest-serving member of Oasis bar the Gallagher brothers, left the band. He was temporarily replaced by Terence Kirkbride, but later formally replaced by Zak Starkey, son of ex-Beatles drummer Ringo Starr. Though a full-time member, Starkey was not officially unveiled as a band member for almost four years. "Don't Believe the Truth" was released in May 2005, followed by compilation "Stop the Clocks" in 2006. A non-album single, "Lord Don't Slow Me Down", was released in 2007 in conjunction with the documentary of the same name, and in 2008 recording began for the band's seventh studio album.

Starkey performed drums on the album, but left the band in 2008. "Dig Out Your Soul" is to be released in October, and a world tour is scheduled in promotion. Chris Sharrock replaced Starkey in May.

Current members

;Liam Gallagher:Active: 1991–present:Instruments: lead vocals, tambourine:Release contributions: all Oasis releases;Noel Gallagher:Active: 1991–present:Instruments: guitars, vocals, bass, piano, mellotron, keyboards, drums:Release contributions: all Oasis releases;Gem Archer:Active: 1999–present:Instruments: guitars, bass, keyboards, harmonica:Release contributions: all Oasis releases from "Heathen Chemistry" (2002) to present;Andy Bell:Active: 1999–present:Instruments: bass, guitars, keyboards:Release contributions: all Oasis releases from "Heathen Chemistry" (2002) to present;Chris Sharrock:Active: 2008–present:Instruments: drums, percussion:Release contributions: none

Former members

;Tony McCarroll:Active: 1991–1995:Instruments: drums:Release contributions: "Definitely Maybe" (1994);Paul Arthurs:Active: 1991–1999:Instruments: rhythm guitar, piano, mellotron:Release contributions: "Definitely Maybe" (1994), "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" (1995), "Be Here Now" (1997);Paul McGuigan:Active: 1991–1999:Instruments: bass:Release contributions: "Definitely Maybe" (1994), "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" (1995), "Be Here Now" (1997);Alan White:Active: 1995–2004:Instruments: drums, percussion:Release contributions: "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" (1995), "Be Here Now" (1997), "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants" (2000), "Heathen Chemistry" (2002);Zak Starkey:Active: 2004–2008:Instruments: drums, percussion:Release contributions: "Don't Believe the Truth" (2005), "Dig Out Your Soul" (2008)

Timeline

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