Both O’Brien and Brown both grew up in Bradford, near the Gallaghers’ hometown around Manchester. To them, Oasis are “central to how we are,” O’Brien says. The Gallaghers were “working class lads” who “had fuck-all growing up,” Brown says. “I think that’s why we’re drawn to them. “Very relatable,” O’Brien nods. “I’ve waited 20 years for this gig.”

Oasis returned to the stage on Friday (July 4) to kick off their highly anticipated reunion tour at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The show was the first of the Live ‘25 tour, which will run for 41 dates - 19 of which are in the U.