Fans of Oasis celebrated the
band's return by storming a record store that was featured in
their famous song, Shakermaker. In their early years, the Gallagher
brothers began purchasing music from Sifters Records located in Didsbury, Manchester. The phrase "Mr Sifter sold me songs when I
was just 16 now he stops at traffic lights but only when they're green" from Noel's
song "Definitely Maybe" alludes to it. After a 15-year break, superfans flocked to
witness a tiny slice of music history as the well-known brothers announced a massive
run of stadium tour dates for next year, including four shows each
in Manchester and London. Razz Ashraf, a 29-year-old
sports journalist, described the reconnection as a "monumental moment"
as he drove down to the store before work. 'I've just been hearing [Oasis
songs] Shakermaker and Columbia, I am buzzing,' he remarked,
standing outside the store. This morning, I set my alarm for 7:30, and when
I woke up, I was overcome with excitement and joy. It's a wonderful sensation. After
fifteen years, they have reconciled. "I've arrived at Sifters, the
record store where they first purchased their records before forming
the band, and it's where it all began." "There's a large mural on the
side, and the owner is the one who taught them about music." I desired
to experience the vibe from the beginning. "I've visited the store a few times, but I've
never seen this mural—it's really beautiful." Liam pushed Noel to hurry up and finish writing
the song during a tedious cab journey with the Gallagher brothers, which is rumored to
have inspired the lyric about Sifters. Noel wrote the lyrics as the taxi pulled up
outside the Fog Lane shop, which was owned and operated by Peter Howard in 1977 and named
after the process of "sifting" through records. Sifters Records' owner, Mr. Howard, claimed
that since the record became well-known, people have asked him to sign
autographs as "Mr. Sifter." After an altercation backstage
during a tour in 2009, the Gallaghers—who were known for their turbulent
relationship—decided to end Oasis permanently. Over the following years, a public spat broke out, and it's thought that the two have
never been in the same room again. However, it's thought that
discussions have started recently, and they met in private for a
picture to advertise the gigs. Razz went on, "It's beautiful
that two brothers have reunited; it's not just about the band." It's
great to watch them let go of the past. I was too young to witness them
in person the first time around. When we were children, our parents and
instructors would tell us about them, but we were too young to truly process it. "As you become older and conduct research,
you come to understand their significance for Manchester; they helped to establish
the city's global musical reputation." They serve as the model of what a
Mancunian is to many. The way they talk, the way they dress, the swagger. It's
a historic occasion, and I'm overjoyed. "They must gather their belongings,
depart from Hampstead Heath or their current residence, and return to Manchester." Next year, the band plans to tour, including
shows in Cardiff, Dublin, Manchester, and London. Razz expressed his desire to attend
as many of the events as possible and expressed his hope to obtain tickets.
Without a doubt, I will receive a ticket.