And After All: A Fan History of Oasis

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This oral history documents the story of Oasis as told by the fans who were there. Discover never-before-seen perspectives charting the rise, fall, and rise again of Liam and Noel Gallagher and the British rock band whose music defined a generation.

A few years after Definitely Maybe topped the charts, with (Whats the Story) Morning Glory established as one of the UKs bestselling albums of all time, and Oasis the reigning rulers of British rock, Noel Gallagher did the unthinkable: he broke up the band. After a string of public spats, Noel announced that he simply could not go on working with his brother Liam a day longer.

Fifteen years later, the brothers announced a truce. The news sent fans into a frenzy, ticket prices soared, and Definitely Maybe was back on the top of the charts. Thats because for a generation of music lovers around the world, Oasis really mattered. Their combination of earthy lyrics, brazen attitude, and earworm-worthy tunes set against a backdrop of working-class experience made them relatable, memorable, and important.

And After All gives the mic to the fans that launched Oasis to stratospheric fame and takes a deep dive into the bands formation, history, and reunion. Through the lens of the fans who were there for all the songs, feuds, and incredible shows, journalist Melissa Locker examines the path Oasis charted as they cemented their place in modern rock history.

Voices in this fan history include the bands earliest PR person, superfan memorabilia collectors, musicians who toured with Oasis in the early days, concertgoers from some of the bands most legendary performances, official Fan Club leadership, couples who met because of the band, the DJ who inspired Noel to dare Liam to call him and may have kick-started the reunion, among many others. Their personal stories about the music, the concerts, and the band come together in a mosaic that depicts Oasiss enduring legacy.

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And After All is a wonderfully original way to connect to the history of Oasis: from the viewpoint of Oasis fans. Reading about the fans commitment to getting to see the band live or buying memorabilia feels like the best kind of celebration of the legendary band. These are stories of lifelong dedication and love. Fred Armisen, actor, comedian, and musician
This book shines a light on the fans who helped make (What's the Story) Morning Glory and Be Here Now global hits and two of the most iconic albums ever made. Oasis had the songs and the fans helped make them huge. Great to have a different perspective on the story of Oasis. Nick Brine, recording engineer of Whats the Story, Morning Glory and Be Here Now
This is a book about and for Oasis fans, (of which Im one) but its really a book for anyone who is a fan of anything, for anyone who has felt the pull to be front row at a show or stand in line at a club. Jill Furmanovsky, Abbey Road ICON Award-winning photographer

Author Bio

Melissa Lockeris a writer, producer, podcaster, and on-air personality. Her music reporting has appeared inThe Guardian,Rolling Stone,Vanity Fair,Time,The Believer,Elle,Vogue,Pitchfork,Stereogum, and beloved alt-weeklies includingThe Village Voice,theWashington DC City Paper,The Stranger, and thePortland Mercury. She has worked at New Yorks public radio station, WNYC, for the television showPortlandia, appeared in documentaries about Ace of Base and The Replacements, and worked at the legendary indie label Kill Rock Stars. Her music podcast company Nevermind Media tells music stories, including an oral history of The Blues Brothers andThe True Story of the Fake Zombies. In addition to putting words on the page, she was an on-air culture reporter for the national public radio show The Takeaway.