Definitely Maybe

Name: Definitely Maybe
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781846977190
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The Birth, Death and Resurrection of Oasis

By Andy Bollen

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Few bands in British musical history have achieved the mythical status of Oasis. Emerging from the streets of 1990s Manchester, their meteoric rise was fuelled by a relentless drive and swagger that left an indelible mark on pop history. Definitely Maybe is a comprehensive account of... Read More

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Few bands in British musical history have achieved the mythical status of Oasis.Definitely Maybe is a comprehensive account of that journey. Andy Bollen explores the Gallagher brothers' chemistry and rivalry, the backstage fights, their Irish blood and English hearts, the substance abuse and intense media circus that swirled around them.

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Few bands in British musical history have achieved the mythical status of Oasis. Emerging from the streets of 1990s Manchester, their meteoric rise was fuelled by a relentless drive and swagger that left an indelible mark on pop history. Definitely Maybe is a comprehensive account of that journey from their humble beginnings and label signing in King Tut's to Britpop jousts with Blur and Knebworth.

Bollen explores the Gallagher brothers' chemistry and rivalry, the backstage fights, their Irish blood and English hearts, the substance abuse and intense media circus that swirled around them. Oasis became the band of the people by giving the people what they wanted: rock 'n' roll. They were Artful Dodgers from a housing scheme, who enjoyed their fame and created stadium anthems that connected with millions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846977190

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 192g

Pages: 288

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Andy Bollen Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Father's Day Music & Musicians Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Andy Bollen was involved in music from the age of fourteen. He worked in record shops, was a DJ and toured with Nirvana. He has written about football, sports and politics, as well as being a comedy writer for BBC TV and a columnist with the SundayMailand Glasgow Herald. His music books include Nirvana: A Tour Diaryand Labelled with Love: A History of the World in Your Record Collection.

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