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Was Oasis the biggest band in the world?
1995: Oasis But, to some extent, it felt that way back in the mid-1990s. The Gallagher brothers’ bravado, coupled with the back-to-back releases of “Definitely Maybe” and “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?” made Oasis, unquestionably, the biggest band in the world.
Who is the biggest girl band in the world?
Groups with claimed total record sales of more than 20 million
| Artist | Country of origin | Claimed sales |
|---|---|---|
| Destiny’s Child | United States | over 60 million |
| Little Mix | United Kingdom | over 60 million |
| The Pussycat Dolls | United States | over 55 million |
| Bananarama | United Kingdom | over 40 million |
Did Oasis say they were bigger than Jesus?
Liam previously echoed Lennon’s claim insisting his band were “bigger than Jesus” and would be “as big as The Beatles, if not bigger” in the group’s 90s heyday. When once asked if Oasis were more important to young people than God, Noel replied: “I would have to say, without a shadow of a doubt, that is true.
Are Oasis the best band ever?
One of the biggest and best-selling bands of the 90s, Oasis are still deemed one of the greatest all-time British acts today. The rocky relationship between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher added a dynamism to Oasis that very few other bands have had – with many fans still hoping for a future reunion.
Why did Oasis break up?
Noel Gallagher has said that Oasis’s break-up was not a decision he took “lightly” – but that calling it a day when they did helped cement their legacy as one of the greatest British bands of all time. The group disbanded in 2009, with Gallagher quitting following a confrontation with younger brother Liam at the Rock en Seine festival near Paris.
Which bands are the most timeless?
Famously fronted by the legendary Freddie Mercury in their heyday, Queen are another band that have proved good music is timeless. Back in the 80s, and Queen were one of the biggest stadium bands on the planet. Decades later, their influence is still felt.
Would Noel Gallagher be up for an Oasis reunion?
Fans have long been calling for an Oasis reunion and Liam has openly said he would be up for it, but Noel has made it clear it is not something he wants – although he did recently joke that he would “do it for £100 million”. Noel and Liam Gallagher pictured at the height of Oasis’s fame in 1996. Pic: AP