Mac Phisto
The Fly
So there's this band Oasis, right? They had this reputation as a volatile and controversial lot, who happened to be quite amusing and often satisfiable. They were hugely popular about 10 years ago around the world. They even made it in the U.S. Some saw them as the successor to U2 as the world's "biggest band."
It didn't turn out that way, as drug use and in-fighting stunted the band's growth. The stateside success was fleeting, although they remained very popular elsewhere in the world. The band continued to put out albums to little to no fanfare in the U.S., purchased (and enjoyed) solely by the diehards. They haven't had a single played legitimately on New York radio in seven years. I personally have seen the band several times in the last five years or so in the New York-area, playing in one small venue after another. Great show, great sound, a small but fervent fanbase. I was satisfied -- resigned to the band's fate as a cult band here.
So, that said, please understand my amazement upon hearing on the radio yesterday that Oasis will be playing in New York's Madison Square Garden -- known as "The World's Most Famous Arena" -- on June 22nd. They are being supported by flavor of the month rockers Jet.
Did I miss something here?
The big question: Can Oasis sell out an 18,000 U.S. arena in the year 2005? I have my theories why I believe they can, but whether they do or not, I'm excited to see them try.
Anyone else hear/surprised/excited about this?
It didn't turn out that way, as drug use and in-fighting stunted the band's growth. The stateside success was fleeting, although they remained very popular elsewhere in the world. The band continued to put out albums to little to no fanfare in the U.S., purchased (and enjoyed) solely by the diehards. They haven't had a single played legitimately on New York radio in seven years. I personally have seen the band several times in the last five years or so in the New York-area, playing in one small venue after another. Great show, great sound, a small but fervent fanbase. I was satisfied -- resigned to the band's fate as a cult band here.
So, that said, please understand my amazement upon hearing on the radio yesterday that Oasis will be playing in New York's Madison Square Garden -- known as "The World's Most Famous Arena" -- on June 22nd. They are being supported by flavor of the month rockers Jet.
Did I miss something here?
The big question: Can Oasis sell out an 18,000 U.S. arena in the year 2005? I have my theories why I believe they can, but whether they do or not, I'm excited to see them try.
Anyone else hear/surprised/excited about this?