Name of the musician in question had already been speculated in recent times, but gained official contours after vocalist
There has not yet been an official announcement by the Oasis regarding the musicians who will integrate the training in the next tour with the brothers Liam Gallagher (voice) and Noel Gallagher (guitar). However, the names have emerged unofficially.
Disregarding findings made by communication vehicles, the first to be revealed in this way was Andy Bell. Present in the 1999 group until dissolution in 2009, the bassist also worked on the Beady Eye next to Liam Gallagher. The himself released the news in an interview.
Now Liam himself announced who the drummer will be. He is a musician who has no passage through Oasis, but has played with him in the project with John Squire: Joey Warnkerwhich also accumulates in the curriculum experiences with Beck, REM and Roger Watersbetween others.

Now 56 years old, Warnker is a native of Los Angeles, California, United States. Interestingly, it is the first American to work with the English group. Its name had been speculated for a long time, but the first official signs of its presence came from the X/Twitternetwork through which Liam usually interacts with fans.
After a follower asks about Joey, the singer replied:
“He’s the best and we’re lucky to have him. I liked all our drummers, but this guy is special.”
He’s the best and we’re lucky to have him i’ve enjoyed all our drummers but this guy is special
– Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) June 5, 2025
The other speculated names – and even photographed before a rehearsal – but not yet officially announced by Oasis are:
- Paul “Bonehead” Arthursguitarist of the original formation and present until 1999;
- Archerguitarist who entered the wave of Bonehead and was from 1999 to the end;
- Christian Maddenkeyboardist who played with Liam Gallagher in his solo band and also worked with The Earlies, Cherry Ghost, Paul Heatonbetween others.
The Oasis meeting tour
The Oasis meeting tour begins on July 4 in the city of Cardiff, in Wales. The band will then pass through countries such as England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, the United States, Mexico, Japan and Australia, among others.
In November, the Gallagher brothers land in South America. In Brazil, they will play twice in São Paulo, on 22/11 and 11/23, at Morumbis.
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Source: Rollingstone

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