Today, we are looking back, but not in anger. Paramount+ released a trailer for their new music documentary,Oasis Knebworth 1996. The documentary, which will air on the streaming platform November 19, will tell the story of the legendary band and their even more legendary two-night performance in Knebworth which took place on August 10 and 11 in 1996 and saw a record number of 250,000 fans over both nights.
The unforgettable concert also broke U.K. box office records with all tickets selling out in less than 24 hours. The film, under the direction of Grammy-Award winnerJake Scott, will not only cover the performances themselves, but will also include never before and behind the scenes footage and interviews with the band, their fans, and the crews that pulled the concert off.
Oasiswas an English rock band based in Manchester where they formed in 1991. Before settling on the name Oasis, they previously called themselves the Rain. Though the band has gone through many personnel changes over the years, the initial run consisted ofLiam Gallagher(lead vocals, tambourine),Paul Arthurs(guitar),Paul McGuigan(bass guitar), andTony McCarroll(drums). The band was later joined by Gallagher’s older brother,Noel Gallagher, who would serve the band as lead guitarist and vocals. The Gallagher brothers always stayed, no matter the new lineups as time marched on and despite their constant disagreements.
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In 1993, the band signed onto independently ran, Creation Records, and released their debut album,Definitely Maybe, in 1994 which was much loved by the public and launched them into the position to be able to come out with their hit record,(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?in 1995. The new album spent 10 weeks at the number one spot on the U.K. Albums Chart and currently stands as one of the best-selling albums of all time internationally. This would be the last album the band would record before heading in for their epic concert at Knebworth the following year.
Of his time taking the stage in front of a quarter-million people over two nights, Liam Gallagher said, “Knebworth for me was the Woodstock of the ‘90s. It was all about the music and the people. I can’t remember much about it, but I’ll never forget it. It was biblical.”
Although over the years, the band has ebbed and flowed and personalities have changed, we will always have Knebworth. Check out the trailer below and be sure to tune in to the documentary experience to sing along to hits like “Live Forever”, “Champagne Supernova”, “Wonderwall”, and an orchestra backed rendition of The Beatles’ classic, “I Am The Walrus” only on Paramount+, November 19.
