"The ex-bassist of Oasis has supposedly affirmed his participation in the band's much-hyped reunion tour, suggesting that he may be more visible to the crowd than they are to him."
Chatting It Up:
Looks like we're in for a wild ride this summer, as it seems like Andy Bell, former Oasis bassist, has confirmed his return to the stage with the Gallagher brothers. Bell, currently rocking the shoegaze scene with Ride and previously grooving with Oasis from '99 to '09, dropped a tight hint in an interview with Oe24, saying, "I'm in, and I'm really looking forward to it."
While the brothers haven't officially confirmed Bell's participation, sources close to the band told NME that his long-awaited involvement is a done deal. Alongside Bell, other musicians who've played with the Gallagher brothers throughout their careers are expected to take the stage – such as Gem Archer, six-stringer for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, co-founder and rhythm guitarist of Oasis, and Joey Waronker, renowned drummer with credits from R.E.M. and Roger Waters.
Flashback to '99, when Bell joined Oasis, filling the void left by Paul McGuigan, who quit during the recording sessions of Standing on the Shoulder of Giants. With little bass experience under his belt, Bell had to learn the ropes quickly before hitting the stage with the band. In an interview with our website in 2023, he reminisced, "I hadn't played bass to any great degree before I tried out for Oasis. So when I was invited to come out, when I got on the plane, I didn't have a bass. But I knew the chords to the songs, and I did my best to play the root notes; but I have to say, I probably wasn't that good on the first run-through."
Remembering his time with Noel and Liam, Bell acknowledged that being in a band with the duo was as chaotic as the media portrayed, but added, "To be in a band with those guys was a huge learning experience. Their charisma – it's a real thing. It was another level. And later, one of my proudest moments was that Oasis would start its set with a song I wrote called Turn Up the Sun. That was just unbelievably cool."
Leaving their infamous rivalry behind, the Gallagher brothers are set to reunite this summer for 41 dates, starting in stadiums across the UK and Ireland before moving on to Canada and the US in August and September. It's been a long time coming, but it seems like the wait will be worth it!
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- Andy Bell, a former Oasis bassist, is set to return to the stage with the Gallagher brothers this summer, making it an exciting time for music entertainment.
- In preparation for joining the band, Bell shared his experience of learning bass quickly before hitting the stage with Oasis, stating he wasn't very good on his first run-through.
- Alongside the Gallaghers, other musicians like Gem Archer on guitar, Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs on rhythm guitar, and Joey Waronker on drums are also expected to perform.
- Bell emphasized that being in a band with the Gallagher brothers was a remarkable learning experience, and he felt proud when Oasis started its set with a song he wrote called 'Turn Up the Sun'.
- Sports-betting enthusiasts might find an interesting thread as they anticipate the upcoming 41-date tour of the Gallagher brothers, starting in stadiums across the UK and Ireland, followed by shows in Canada and the US.
