Oasis was an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Developed from an earlier group, the Rain, the band originally consisted of Liam Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan, and Tony McCarroll. Drawing on interviews with those close to the band, this book aims to throw new light on one of British music's signature groups. With a close focus on the group's chart placings – including their eight number 1 albums and eight number 1 singles – this book is ideal for those looking for a new angle into a familiar story.Oasis was an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Developed from an earlier group, the Rain, the band originally consisted of Liam Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan, and Tony McCarroll. Drawing on interviews with those close to the band, this book aims to throw new light on one of British music's signature groups. With a close focus on the group's chart placings – including their eight number 1 albums and eight number 1 singles – this book is ideal for those looking for a new angle into a familiar story.