Tony McCarroll Shares His Thoughts on Oasis Reunion and Gallaghers Feud
Oasis’ original drummer Tony McCarroll has given his thumbs up to the band’s reunion, while reflecting on his past tensions with Liam and Noel Gallagher. He revealed that while he’s glad for the fans, he’s not expecting a call back to the band. Tony wasn’t surprised by the reunion announcement, having anticipated it for years, which adds another layer to this rock’n’roll saga!
Oasis’ original drummer Tony McCarroll has jumped into the chatter about the band’s reunion, cheering on the Gallagher brothers while revealing how they’ve ticked him off in the past. With a string of concerts set for 2025 in the UK and Ireland, he couldn’t be happier for both the band and the fans. He did, however, casually mention that he’s not exactly on the edge of his seat waiting for an invite back to the drum kit.
Tony, who was part of the original Oasis lineup and helped kickstart their chart dominance with hits like ‘Some Might Say’, has been out of the picture since 1995 due to a clash of egos—or rather, personalities. After being shown the door, he famously sued Noel for a staggering £15 million over royalties, settling for a mere £550k. It’s like going to the football matches and getting offered a hotdog instead of a season ticket.
Fast forward nearly three decades and Tony has shared his thoughts on the reunion and his relationship with the Gallaghers, post-feud. In a chat with the Daily Mail, he expressed joy for the brothers and the fans, but he wasn’t exactly holding out hope for a drumming comeback. Being an ex-member in a family feud is bound to mess with your expectations!
He wasn’t blindsided by the announcement either, citing that he predicted the reunion ages ago. He mused, “Whether it’s been a blag for 15-years I haven’t got a clue. They’re brothers at the end of the day – maybe their mum Peggy clashed their heads together and said, “sort it out.”” Ah, those classic family wrestling matches!
Tony thought the reunion would happen in time to mark the 30th anniversary of their debut album, ‘Definitely Maybe’. And that would have been a more fashionable option, don’t you think?
Oasis, formed in the early ’90s, became a defining band of the Britpop era, stirring the music scene with hits from their debut album, ‘Definitely Maybe’. Known for their catchy anthems and a flair for controversy, the band was marked by tensions, particularly between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, leading to break-ups and lawsuits. Despite their split in the face of personal clashes and public feuds, fans have long yearned for a reunion, which has now been confirmed for 2025. Tony McCarroll, their original drummer, has remained a topic of interest due to his past with the band and the ongoing Gallagher saga.
In a nutshell, Tony McCarroll’s comments reveal both his happiness about the Oasis reunion and a dose of reality about his own standing with the Gallaghers. While he’s cheering from the sidelines, it seems he’s over the drama and ready to focus on his own path. Just goes to show that even rock legends have their issues, and time can sometimes soften the edges—or at least make for a good story!
Original Source: www.express.co.uk
