In the wake of the news that Oasis are reforming in 2025, the question of which – if any – former members outside of Liam and Noel Gallagher will be part of the reunion line-up remains unanswered officially. Upon the announcement of the reunion, rumours of the line-up comprising the core of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (former Oasis guitarist Gem Archer; Oasis touring keyboard player Mike Rowe; bassist Russell Pritchard and drummer Chris Sharrock), along with Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs circulated quickly.
But now, former Oasis drummer Alan White has taken to social media with a cryptic post featuring a photo of his distinctive ‘swirl’ Union Flag bass drum head, as seen on the artwork for Oasis’ 1996 single, Don’t Look Back in Anger.
Posted on Instagram, White’s photo contains no caption and shows the head fitted to the same Rogers bass drum used in the Don’t Look Back In Anger photoshoot, prompting speculation and hope from fans …