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In the News (Sun 27 May 12)

  
  CANOE -- JAM! - Oasis fires drummer Alan White
Oasis has fired drummer Alan White, according to a message posted on the band's official website.
White joined Oasis the group in 1995 after the departure of original drummer Tony McCarroll.
Oasis are currently in the studio with Death In Vegas' Richard Fearless and Tim Holmes working on the follow-up to 2002's "Heathen Chemistry." NME.com reports the album is scheduled for release later this year, possibly in September.
jam.canoe.ca /Music/Artists/O/Oasis/2004/12/06/pf-768446.html   (84 words)

  
 NME.COM - News - ALAN WHITE'S DEPARTURE FROM OASIS CONFIRMED   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
The future of the drummer has been the subject of intense speculation all week after a tabloid newspaper claimed he was to quit the group because of problems with tendonitis.
White joined Oasis after original drummer Tony McCarroll was booted out before the recording sessions for classic second album 'What's The Story (Morning Glory)' in 1995.
White is the closest thing the Gallaghers have to a founder member besides themselves, having played on four albums and countless tours.
www.nme.com /news/107259.htm   (238 words)

  
 Alan White (Yes drummer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alan White (born June 14, 1949 in Pelton, County Durham, England) is an English rock and roll drummer best known for his 34 years of work with the progressive rock band Yes.
White began learning to play the piano at age six and after switching to drums, played publicly with a local band at 13.
Alan White later joined The Syn touring band for dates in the first half of 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alan_White_(Yes_drummer)   (698 words)

  
 RTE.ie Entertainment - Alan White no longer part of Oasis
Oasis have parted company with their longtime drummer Alan White.
Oasis' website reports that White was asked to leave the group by the other band members and that there are no plans to replace him.
Oasis are currently working on their new album with dance outfit Death in Vegas.
www.rte.ie /arts/2004/0119/oasis.html   (73 words)

  
 Alan White Interview
Oasis are at the pinncale of Britpop success, but without Alan White they'd be...er, a very successful band without a drummer.
A lot of drummers with brothers who are also drummers would probably say, 'He had nothing to do with it', but he was a big inspiration for me. I think he is the governor when it comes to drumming, he's fantastic.
Alan hasn't done the jazzer bit to the same extent as his brother, but with the relative simplicity of the Oasis gig has come an urge to get back into the, let's say, more cerebral side of drumming as well.
www.effingham.net /bishop/AlanWhiteInterview.htm   (3706 words)

  
 Modern Drummer Online: Interview
Oasis is all over the place -- just the sort of play on words the band has come to enjoy.
Alan was aware of Oasis, but never for a moment expected the next step -- a phone call from Noel Gallagher, Oasis songwriter and guitarist, who had heard Alan through an open studio door drumming on a track.
Alan attributes some of the sound to an affection for vintage drums: "I bought my Rogers kit off a bloke who came into the drum shop where I was working.
www.geocities.com /Hollywood/4693/drummer.htm   (1215 words)

  
 Alan White (Oasis drummer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alan White (born 26 May 1972, in Eltham, South London) is an English drummer, longtime drummer of British rock group Oasis between 1995 and 2004.
White's brother, Steve White, is also a prolific drummer, and had played with Paul Weller's Style Council (Weller is praised as an initiator of the Britpop movement) and various other famous musicians, including The Who.
According to Oasis' spokesperson there were some new tracks and demos with White's performance as well, which were made at the end 2003 and early 2004 at the first sessions for their upcoming album, before his surprising departure.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alan_White_(Oasis_drummer)   (1115 words)

  
 OASIS
Shortly after joining Oasis, White became known as Dave, on the grounds that he once served the band a drink from an unattended hotel bar and therefore resembled "Dave from the Winchester bar" in the '80s TV series Minder.
White is in touch with both ("They're diamonds - and they bear no malice") while Bell went out on the town with his predecessor, McGuigan, in Stockholm a few weeks ago.
Oasis had been due to play in Barcelona but after an injury to Alan White's thumb the show was cancelled.
digilander.libero.it /marcoquentin/interviewaga.html   (1671 words)

  
 Round Are Way
Alan White, born in London 26 May 1972, is the second drummer in Oasis.
Alan had auditioned with a band on Creation records so as soon as Tony McCarroll was sacked Alan was recommended to Noel who took him on immediately.
Alan White joined the band by being in the right place at the right time.
www.roundareway.com /band.asp?name=alan   (224 words)

  
 BBC Manchester - Music - Oasis make it a White out
Contrary to initial reports, drummer Alan White has left Oasis permenantly after he was asked to leave by the rest of the band.
It had been thought that White had been on a break from the group because he was suffering from tendonitis.
White has been with Oasis for four albums, joining after McCarroll's departure in 1995 during the recording of What's The Story (Morning Glory) and has toured the world with them.
www.bbc.co.uk /manchester/music/2004/01/12/oasis_new_drummer.shtml   (161 words)

  
 Steve White - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Steve White was given a small drum as a child by his uncle and upon joining his local boys brigade he began to learn his craft.
His brother Alan White is also a drummer, who played in the famous brit pop band - Oasis for nine years (1995-2004).
Alan has been quoted as saying about Steve that beside influences such as Ringo Starr and Bonzo, his brother Steve was also one of his main influences.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Steve_White   (547 words)

  
 SLIDET
Because Oasis at their peak were astonishing: the band who made an entire generation - scrub that, an entire nation - believe in rock'n'roll again.
Oasis' management issued this statement: "Noel Gallagher has decided to quit overseas touring with Oasis, with immediate effect, but intends to perform with the band for the scheduled UK dates later this summer.
Saturday May 20 - On the afternoon before Oasis are due to play a gig in Barcelona, the show is cancelled because drummer Alan White has "a case of tendonitis in his wrists", according to the band's management.
www.slidet.pop.com.br /oasis/melodym02.htm   (4162 words)

  
 Liam brawls again Evening Standard (London) - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
OASIS singer Liam Gallagher had two of his teeth smashed out after getting involved in a drunken brawl with guests and police in a hotel bar.
Gallagher, White, Smith and the unnamed crew member were taken to the local police station where they were questioned and held in cells until 3pm in the afternoon.
He said: "Some members of Oasis and their entourage were the victims of an unprovoked attack by a group of youths in Munich.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4153/is_200212/ai_n12031682   (587 words)

  
 NME.COM - News - WHITE TO LEAVE OASIS?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
According to tabloid reports, Alan White is to leave the band...
OASIS drummer ALAN WHITE has reportedly left the band.
According to yesterday's The Star newspaper (January 11), the drummer has decided to leave the group because of an ongoing problem with tendonitis.
www.nme.com /news/107208.htm   (142 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Music | Oasis drummer Alan White sacked
"Alan White has been asked to leave Oasis by the other band members," the band confirmed on their website.
They said there were no plans to replace White, who joined Oasis after original drummer Tony McCarroll was asked to leave in 1995.
Oasis are currently working with dance act Death In Vegas, and said the move would not affect their recording plans.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/entertainment/music/3407719.stm   (237 words)

  
 Oasis biography - 8notes.com
Oasis established themselves as one of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands of the 1990's, not only with their music, but also by the band's infamous behavior on and off the stage including heavy drinking, drug abuse, confrontations with the media and fighting, particularly brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.
While Oasis were recording their fourth album in 1999, guitarist 'Bonehead' left the band after a series of violations of Noel's 'no drink or drugs' policy for the album resulted in a confrontation between the two.
While Oasis primarily focused on European shows, their tour was successful enough for Q magazine to name them as one of the '50 Bands To See Before You Die'.
www.8notes.com /biographies/oasis.asp   (3043 words)

  
 The Sun Online - Bizarre: Oasis sack drummer Alan and replace him with....er, Noel
An industry insider told me: “There was talk Alan had an injury and had to leave but the truth is there have been questions about his commitment.
Alan is the second drummer the band have sacked since they burst on to the scene in 1994.
When Oasis tour the as-yet-untitled album next year they will draft in a session musician to play on most of the tracks.
www.thesun.co.uk /article/0,,4-2004022555,00.html   (400 words)

  
 MuchMoreMusic | The very best in pop music past and present
Oasis drummer Alan White has officially been given the boot by his band-mates.
White joined Oasis in 1995 and first recorded with the band on the classic album "What's The Story Morning Glory".
White was the longest-serving member of Oasis outside of the Gallagher brothers.
www.muchmoremusic.com /theloop/index.asp?thedate=1/19/2004   (487 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Oasis to roll with Ringo's son
Photo: PA Oasis have often been accused of apeing Liverpool's most famous export - with song-writer Noel Gallagher once saying the band aimed to be bigger than the Beatles.
Zak Starkey, the 38-year-old son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, will not be their full time drummer, Gallagher warned, announcing the coup, but Glastonbury will be one of a number of gigs Starkey plays with Oasis.
He was recruited after his predecessor, Alan White, was apparently asked to leave by other band members in January after seven years.
www.guardian.co.uk /uk_news/story/0,3604,1214094,00.html   (294 words)

  
 Virginmega.com - NEWS - Rumor Mill - New Oasis Drummer a Surprise   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
Virginmega.com - NEWS - Rumor Mill - New Oasis Drummer a Surprise
New Oasis Drummer a Surprise - Rumor Mill - NEWS - VirginMegaMagazine.com
As a drummer, he is not only respected for his immense musical prowess, but also for having a hardworking ethic, which is surprising considering he is heir to part of the Beatles huge fortune.
www.virginmegamagazine.com /?aid=BE1   (214 words)

  
 Ananova - Oasis drummer hands sticks to brother on US tour
Alan White's brother Steve will take over the drums at some of the shows on the current Oasis US tour.
Alan has been unable to perform due to a muscle problem in his hands.
A spokesperson for Oasis said Steve, who is a regular drummer with Paul Weller, says he has flown out to America with Oasis, and will perform when Alan is not able.
www.ananova.com /entertainment/story/sm_293342.html   (141 words)

  
 INSIDE A NEW WORLD: Weird and wonderful articles of a curious kind
Oasis were a phenomenon like no other, with infighting, drug abuse, marriages, break-ups, sacking of a 'useless' drummer and exhaustion all dominating the tabloid headlines for years.
Be Here Now, Oasis' third album, was regarded by the music press at the time as a disappointment, and is seen as the start of the demise of oasis MK1, but the figures show it a phenomenal success.
Alan's capabilites as a drummer took the band to new heights of both credibility and capabilty and generally helped the band's image as true pros enormously.
www.freewebs.com /lustforlife/music.htm   (2821 words)

  
 indielondon.co.uk - music - Oasis sack drummer, Alan White (via CobWeb/3.1 kupl1.ittc.ku.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
OASIS drummer, Alan White, has been officially 'relieved of his duties' (or sacked) after eight years with the band.
White missed several live dates during Oasis’ last major tour with tendonitis, and was replaced by his elder brother, Steve White (a usual Paul Weller collaborator), who looks favourite to replace him.
White is already the band’s second drummer, having replaced Tony McCarroll in 1995, after he, too, was sacked.
www.indielondon.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /music/mu_oasis_drummer_sacked.html   (254 words)

  
 Alan White   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
According to a book I have Alan was discovered by Noel, while rehearsing.
Noel found out who he was and asked Alan if he wanted to be in his band.
Alan's 2nd gig was a huge one, the Glastonbury Festival in 1995.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~heva/alan.htm   (80 words)

  
 Alan White - AOL Music
It's one of the great ironies in Alan White's career that he came to fame in the shadow of the drummer he replaced in Yes, Bill Bruford.
Alan White before joining Oasis was highly regarded studio drummer.
Download, listen and watch Alan White music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and more on AOL Music.
music.aol.com /artist/alan-white/21404/main   (174 words)

  
 The Anniston Star - Soundbites
While the album doesn’t recapture the early catalog’s euphoria, it’s a return to swaggering form: crackling with energy, drenched in hooks, and bristling with roguish charm.
Oasis, and Liam Gallagher in particular, is still fixated on the Beatles.
Carrie Brownstein is a bona-fide guitar hero with a trick bag of incendiary riffs and snarling licks; Janet Weiss is a bone-crunching drummer, and Corin Tucker’s caterwauling could stop Robert Plant dead in his tracks.
www.dailyhome.com /entertainment/2005/as-music-0602-0-5f02d5658.htm   (1164 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Music | Britpop - Where are they now?
Oasis emerged as the giants of Britpop, but Noel and Liam Gallagher are the only remaining original members.
Sacked drummer Tony McCarroll, who won £550,000 from the band in 1999, is said to be teaching young musicians.
Drummer Justin Welch has retreated to Devon, is teaching drums at local schools and married keyboardist Mew.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/music/4146424.stm   (789 words)

  
 CNN.com - Oasis abandon show again - August 9, 2000
ODEMIRA, Portugal -- British band Oasis walked off stage for the second time in two weeks after drummer Alan White was hit in the shoulder by a rock.
White was hit by a sharp stone despite an earlier warning by singer Liam Gallagher to the 35,000-strong crowd at the Sudvest Festival, in southern Portugal, not to throw objects.
Oasis were criticised by the organisers of a Swiss music festival after they stormed off the stage on July 26, claiming they had been pelted with bottles, cans and coins.
archives.cnn.com /2000/WORLD/europe/08/08/britain.oasis/index.html   (470 words)

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