With Oasis' reunion shows on the not-to-distant horizon, and Andy Bell confirming his return to the group for the shows, we take a look at the speculated names to join The Gallaghers - and suggest a few of our own...
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00:00Now, I'm not sure if you knew this, but rumor has it Oasis are reforming for some shows later this year.
00:07Were you aware of this?
00:09All jokes aside, though, while we await who else alongside Richard Ashcroft will support Oasis
00:15during their eagerly anticipated shows later this year,
00:19we're getting some word who could be part of the lineup after a recent interview in Austria.
00:24Currently on tour with Ride, bassist Andy Bell confirmed during a radio interview
00:29that he will be part of the reunion with the first show set to take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff
00:35before moving over to Manchester, London, Edinburgh, London again, and then jetting off overseas.
00:44But who else might be joining Liam and Noel Gallagher on stage for this highly anticipated comeback?
00:50Let's delve into the realms of possibility, exploring the familiar faces and perhaps even a few unexpected names
00:56that could complete Oasis' lineup in 2025.
01:00Now, the most probable candidates to join the core trio are musicians who were integral to Oasis in their later years.
01:08Jem Archer spent a decade with the band from 1999 until their split, contributing guitar work and songwriting.
01:15His familiar presence and musical understanding within the Oasis sound make him a strong contender.
01:21Similarly, Zack Starkey, son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr, and formerly the drummer for The Who until some things went down,
01:29brought his powerful drumming to Oasis from 2004 to 2008.
01:35His history with the band and undeniable talent could see him reclaiming the drum stall.
01:41I mean, the drummer position remains a key point of speculation.
01:46Starkey is a strong possibility.
01:49However, Alan White was the band's longest-serving drummer,
01:53laying down the iconic beats from 1995 through to 2004.
01:58So could he return to the fold?
02:00Or might Chris Sharrick, who played on the final Oasis album Dig Out Your Soul,
02:05and with Liam Gallagher's BDI, could he be the rhythmic backbone?
02:09So, keyboards were often a subtle but crucial element of Oasis's sound.
02:16Oasis's?
02:17Oasis's.
02:18Founding member Paul Arthurs, or Bonehead to his friends and family,
02:23occasionally dabbled with the keys.
02:26So could he return in a more expanded role?
02:29Or might the band enlist a dedicated session musician to recreate those iconic keyboard parts
02:35from tracks like Wonder War and Champagne Supernova?
02:38But then let's venture into the more speculative territory.
02:43Could there be any surprise additions, perhaps a guest appearance from a long-time collaborator?
02:48I mean, I'm still hoping that they get a support slot,
02:51but could we see members of the Stone Roses join Oasis on stage?
02:56Or perhaps other alumni of that Cool Britannia slash Manchester movement?
03:02Or could Liam's son, a musician in his own right, do a guest appearance?
03:07Sort of like a generational passing of the torch, so to speak.
03:11Who knows what the next two months as of recording will have in store?
03:15Will Oasis give us a couple more suggestions who will be their support act?
03:19Will more of Oasis's former band members come out and say,
03:24yeah, I'm going to be part of it?