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Oasis is back on stage, kicking off a five-night reunion tour at Wembley Stadium. The band pays homage to Detroit with exclusive merchandise featuring a vintage photo of Noel and Liam Gallagher. This connection to Detroit dates back to their early performances in the 90s, when the band first appeared at local venues. As part of the tour, Oasis will also head to other cities across the UK and beyond, reigniting excitement among long-time fans and new listeners alike.
London – Oasis is back on stage as the legendary British rock band embarks on a reunion tour, with a five-night performance series at Wembley Stadium kicking off on Friday. One notable addition to this tour is a tribute to Detroit, encapsulated in exclusive merchandise that features a vintage photograph of band members Noel and Liam Gallagher taken in 1995.
The T-shirt, which depicts the brothers standing in front of their tour bus with Detroit’s Renaissance Center in the background, has garnered attention and nostalgia among fans. The image was snapped by renowned photographer Jill Furmanovsky during a tour for Oasis’s debut album “Definitely Maybe.” The faded black T-shirt, which carries the band’s iconic script on the back, is priced at £40 when purchased in-person and $61.66 online.
The significance of Detroit to Oasis dates back to their early days. The band first performed at Saint Andrew’s Hall in October 1994, returning for another show in March 1995, the same month the iconic photo was taken. At that time, Noel Gallagher was 27 years old, clad in a white Adidas hoodie, while 22-year-old Liam Gallagher sported a blue button-up shirt and sunglasses. Their connection to Detroit continued through additional performances at venues such as the State Theatre in 1996 and various locations over the years, including the Palace of Auburn Hills and Cobo Arena. The last concert Oasis held in Detroit was in December 2008 at the Palace.
Later in the tour, Oasis is set to perform in Scotland, Ireland, and other locations across the UK. Following the five Wembley shows, the reunion tour will continue with stops in Toronto on August 24-25 and Chicago on August 28. The band will also headline significant concerts at MetLife Stadium in New York City and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, before moving on to Mexico, Asia, Australia, and South America.
The merchandise featuring the precious Detroit photograph is not an isolated item. It is part of a broader collection available through Oasis’s official online store and pop-up shops across the UK. Fans have shown their enthusiasm for the Detroit connection; the photo received an astonishing 143,000 Likes when posted on Oasis’s official Instagram page earlier this year.
For those in the Detroit area craving the Oasis experience, a tribute band named Morning Glory, known as “Detroit’s Premier Oasis Tribute Band,” is scheduled to perform at Gord’s Bar in Marine City on August 30, featuring the same setlist as the current reunion concerts.
With so many performances and merchandise celebrating their illustrious past, the Oasis reunion tour continues to resonate with long-time fans and newcomers alike, reigniting interest in the path of this iconic band that began in the 90s.
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