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Liam Gallagher Hints at New Musicians for Oasis Reunion Tour

Liam Gallagher hints at new additions to the Oasis reunion tour lineup for 2025, suggesting potential members and ticketing challenges.

Published on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:01 PM

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Liam Gallagher has indicated that there may be several new faces joining Oasis for their highly anticipated reunion tour in 2025. This announcement comes amid the excitement surrounding their reformation, which has set the music world abuzz with speculation about the potential line-up.

In a recent exchange on X/Twitter, a fan inquired about additional musicians joining the band on tour. Gallagher responded, "Good question, there could be a few new faces just to freshen things up." Initially, it was reported that except for the Gallagher brothers, no other original members were expected to participate, with members of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds filling in.

However, sources close to the situation have suggested that Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, the original guitarist, might make a return to the stage. Bonehead has been in regular contact with Liam and has already accompanied him on solo gigs. As reported by The Sun, a source stated, "Bonehead is confirmed. They both wanted him in the fold and he was one of the drivers of the reunion."

Drummer Alan White has also fueled speculation after posting a photo featuring a uniquely designed drum kit reminiscent of Oasis’s earlier days. Despite rumors about his potential involvement, reports from NME suggest that these claims might not be substantiated.

Another possible return is that of former drummer Tony McCarroll, who has expressed indifference towards participating, saying, "They haven't reached out yet, and to be honest I'm not holding my breath."

Moreover, guitarist Gem Archer, who joined Oasis in 1999, is also reportedly likely to be part of the lineup. A source mentioned, "Gem ticks all those boxes and it would be a huge shock if he was not on the stage for the UK tour."

The "Oasis Live 25" world tour, which includes 14 stadium dates across the UK, has already sold out. Two additional shows in London have been announced for September 2025, and ticketing issues surrounding the initial sale led to calls for an investigation into dynamic pricing practices, which have raised concerns among fans.

While excitement builds around the reunion, Gallagher has also joked publicly about the ticket price controversy, stating, "Oasis are back, I hear their attitude STINKS." With the lineup still in flux, fans remain eager for official confirmations in the lead-up to the highly anticipated tour.

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