Oasis: The Truth

In 1991, five aspiring Mancunian musicians came together and struck a spark that would ignite the explosion which became Oasis. The band shot from obscurity to global phenomenon in the space of a year, achieving worldwide recognition and selling over 70 million records.

Before Oasis, drummer Tony McCarroll joined a band called The Rain, linking up with guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, bassist Paul McGuigan, and singer Chris Hutton. Hutton was later replaced by Liam Gallagher, who in turn brought his brother Noel along. What started out as five young lads with a common dream of becoming rock stars eventually disintegrated into infighting, clashes of egos, and financial disputes. In 1995, following the release of Definitely Maybe — the fastest-selling debut of all time — things came to a head and Tony left the band.

In this candid and hilarious book, Tony tells one of the most in-depth rock 'n' roll stories of modern times. He reveals the truth about the early years before the band was even formed, and he recounts the drinking and drug consumption. Plus, he talks openly about his much-publicised rift with Noel Gallagher. Tony's recollections also include stories involving David Beckham, Prince, Eric Cantona, and John McEnroe.