Oasis Complete Wembley Stint

Manchester giants revive old classic

Manchester indie giants Oasis have completed their three night stint at Wembley Stadium by reviving an old classic.

Oasis announced a massive UK tour earlier this year, taking in some of their biggest venues in a decade. The band decided to take along some friends for the ride, with Kasabian, The Enemy, Reverend & The Makers playing support slots.

Beginning with a three night stand in Manchester's Heaton Park the band played dates in Murrayfield and Slane Castle before wrapping things up at Wembley.

On the first night Oasis suffered a blip in their sound, when the power cut out during 'Wonderwall'. However the band soldiered on, with the packed stadium singing along with any need for backing by the group themselves.

The band took to the stage last night (July 12th) to complete their lengthy UK tour. Plunging straight into their traditional opener 'Rock N Roll Star' Oasis seemed on furious form, eager to show the crowd what they are capable of.

The show was watched by Arctic Monkeys' main man Alex Turner, snooker ace Ronnie O' Sullivan, Kimberly Stewart and The Hours' Antony Genn amongst others.

Drawing on the full resources of their back catalogue, Oasis played well known classics alongside fan favourites. 'Slide Away' drew an enormous cheer, before the group rocked out on 'Morning Glory'.

However there was a surprise for the audience. Oasis played a bluesy version of 1994 single 'Whatever' with Gem Archer on harmonica. Released just before Christmas, it was later deleted after plagiarism claims from David Bowie and spoof Beatles group The Rutles.

Now long unavailable, 'Whatever' remains a favourite with fans. The band have not played the track in Britain for some time, although they did perform a similar arrangement on their South East Asian tour earlier this year.

Finishing with 'I Am The Walrus' Liam Gallagher leaped from the stage to shake the hands of those in the front row. All of which is a far cry from his recent antics at Coventry's Ricoh Stadium when he ordered the crowd to stop clapping - and was booed for his troubles.

Source: www.clashmusic.com