White initially joined Oasis in April 1995, changing unique drummer Tony McCarroll. During his 9 years with the band, White contributed to 4 studio albums, together with the seminal sophomore effort (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? and Be Here Now, the fastest-selling LP in U.Ok. recorded music historical past. His drumming grew to become an integral a part of Oasis’s sound, and he performed a major position within the recording course of, usually shaping the rhythm and really feel of the band’s tracks.

Meanwhile, McCarroll has indicated that he won’t be a part of the reunion, telling MailOnline: “They haven’t reached out yet and to be honest I’m not holding my breath.”

“Would I consider being involved? I don’t know. At the end of the day I’m not the only ex-member left behind, so I’ll just crack on.” He added, “I haven’t made up my mind if I’m going to watch them play next year either. I was at their last ever gig in the U.K. at the V Festival. It’s weird and ironic that I was there at the first and last gig.”

He added later, “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’.”

The reunion announcement has additionally precipitated a surge in Oasis’s streaming numbers. Following a teaser on Aug. 25, the band’s day by day U.S. on-demand audio streams elevated from 750,000 to 820,000. By Aug. 26, streams hit 1.31 million, and after the official tour announcement on Aug. 27, streams skyrocketed to 2.80 million.

The Britpop band’s most iconic single, “Wonderwall,” peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1996. The band additionally achieved a prime 10 album on the Billboard 200 with (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, which reached No. 4 in 1996, whereas their debut album, Definitely Maybe, and their third album, Be Here Now, each charted on the Billboard 200.