The Fate of Liam Gallagher and Oasis Following “Better Man”

The musical landscape has recently been enriched by the release of Better Man, a biopic focused on the life of British singer Robbie Williams. Directed by Michael Gracey and hitting screens in 2024, this film explores Williams’s musical journey from his beginnings with the famous boy band Take That to his remarkable solo career. Notably, the film also features Liam Gallagher and his band Oasis, adding a layer of intrigue due to their tumultuous history with Take That during the 1990s.

Though Better Man struggled at the box office, critics acclaimed it for its robust exploration of Robbie Williams’s career highs and lows. The film’s soundtrack, comprising Williams’s most iconic hits, coupled with stunning visuals, earned it an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects. This duality of praise and underperformance mirrors the complex narratives surrounding both Williams and Gallagher’s careers.

Oasis: Seven Albums from 1994 to 2008

A Historic Record Sales Milestone

Robbie Williams as CGI Chimpanzee in Better Man

Oasis Studio Albums
Year	Album Title	Worldwide Sales
1994	Definitely Maybe	15, 000, 000
1995	(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?	23, 500, 000
1997	Be Here Now	10, 000, 000
2000	Standing on the Shoulders of Giants	3, 000, 000
2002	Heathen Chemistry	6, 000, 000
2005	Don’t Believe the Truth	7, 000, 000
2008	Dig Out Your Soul	3, 000, 000

Oasis, formed in 1991 in Manchester under the name Rain, originally had members Liam Gallagher (lead vocals), Paul McGuigan (bass), Paul Arthurs (guitar), and Tony McCarroll (drums). The key turning point came when Noel Gallagher joined, inspiring the band’s name change to Oasis (source: HelloRayo).The band released their groundbreaking debut album, Definitely Maybe, in 1994, which was certified platinum by the RIAA and sold 15 million copies globally (source: Independent).

Their next release, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? in 1995, became a monumental success, shifting over 23 million copies worldwide and solidifying Oasis’s legacy in the music industry. This album featured megahits such as “Wonderwall, ””Roll With It, ”and “Champagne Supernova, ”and won the Brit Award for Album of the Year, being heralded as one of the greatest albums of all time (source: Rolling Stone).Only five additional albums followed until their split in 2008, totalizing an impressive 75 million records sold, establishing Oasis as one of Britain’s most revered bands.

The Breakup of Oasis in 2009

Divergent Paths: Liam and Noel Gallagher

Despite their monumental success, Oasis was marred by significant internal strife, particularly between the Gallagher brothers. Their volatile relationship led to numerous incidents, such as a canceled U. S.tour in 1996, public altercations, and unflattering remarks about one another. Notably, Noel described his brother as “the angriest man you’ll ever meet”(source: Radiox).

This pattern of conflict culminated in a backstage confrontation during the Rock En Seine Festival, where Noel Gallagher ultimately announced his exit from the band (source: Biography).

In the aftermath, Liam Gallagher and the remaining members continued under the moniker Beady Eye, releasing two albums, Different Gear, Still Speeding (2011) and BE (2013), before disbanding in 2014. Meanwhile, Noel Gallagher formed Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, releasing four studio albums until 2023. Liam Gallagher ventured into a solo career, producing three solo albums and one collaborative project with John Squire, during which he earned three MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Rock (source: Manchester Evening News).

Oasis Reunion Announcement in 2024

Upcoming Reunion Tour Set for 2025

Subsequent to the band’s division, the Gallagher brothers continued to criticize one another publicly, often via social media, sharing jabs about their professional and personal lives. Despite prior denials surrounding a potential reunion, on August 27, 2024, just before the 30th anniversary of Definitely Maybe, an Oasis reunion tour was officially announced for 2025.

The eagerly anticipated tour will occur from July to August 2025 across the UK and Ireland, with additional dates likely extending to November 2025 in countries such as Canada, the US, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil due to high demand (source: Billboard).Additionally, Liam Gallagher hinted at a revitalization of their relationship, praising new music potentially being penned by Noel, suggesting renewed harmony between them (source: Nova).The narrative of rivalry and rapprochement encapsulated in Better Man serves as a microcosm of the experiences shared by both Oasis and Take That throughout their storied careers in music.

Sources: Standard, MDMArchive, HelloRayo, Independent, Rolling Stone, Radiox, Biography, Manchester Evening News, Daily Mail, Billboard, Nova