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#1. In which year was Oasis originally formed?
Oasis was formed in Manchester in 1991 with Liam Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan, and Tony McCarroll.
#2. The rivalry between Oasis and which band was dubbed the “Battle of Britpop”?
Oasis and Blur released singles on the same day in 1995, sparking massive media coverage.
#3. What unusual instrument incident occurred during a 1994 Los Angeles show?
Liam struck Noel with a tambourine during a poor performance, prompting Noel to temporarily quit.
#4. Oasis performed two nights at Knebworth in 1996. How many people attended each night?
Each concert had 125,000 attendees, the largest UK outdoor concerts at the time.
#5. What is the name of the band formed by remaining members after Noel left in 2009?
Liam and the others continued as Beady Eye until 2014.
#6. Which Oasis album was predominantly written during a holiday with Kate Moss, Johnny Depp, and Mick Jagger?
Noel wrote much of Be Here Now while holidaying with celebrities.
#7. Oasis won which Brit Award in 2007?
Recognized for their overall influence on music.
#8. Oasis played their first gig at the Boardwalk club supporting which bands?
Their first gig was on 14 August 1991.
#9. Which band member had never played bass before joining Oasis?
Andy Bell learned bass for the band despite being a guitarist.
#10. Which 1960s British band was the most cited influence on Oasis?
Oasis’ music was heavily influenced by the Beatles, often described as an “obsession” by the British media.
#11. Which 1970s punk band influenced Oasis’s early career?
Oasis cited the Sex Pistols and their album Never Mind the Bollocks as a major early influence.
#12. According to historians, Oasis captured the voice of:
Their music resonated with youth in industrial British cities.