Oasis play Birmingham - flashback to 1997

As Noel and Liam Gallagher prepare to return to play two nights at Birmingham NIA in October, the Express & Star looks back at their concert in 1997 when they were touring the Be Here Now album. With the band enjoying the rock'n'roll life, a giant telephone box and Rolls Royce seemed a good idea for a stage set. See also:

The band were at the peak of their popularity, following the success of the album (What's The Story) Morning Glory, which included the hits Wonderwall and Don't Look Back in Anger.nextpageLiam Gallagher and the band - then consisting of brother Noel, Alan White, Paul McGuigan and Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs - had played to 250,000 people during two concerts at Knebworth the previous year.nextpageNoel Gallagher wrote some of the defining songs of the Britpop era, such as Some Might Say, Cigarettes and Alcohol and Live Forever.nextpageLiam Gallagher was hooked up with Patsy Kensit at the time, his every move documented by the tabloids.nextpageThe Dig Out Your Soul tour was announced today. Featuring 18 dates across the UK, it stops off at the NIA on October 13 and 14, with tickets going on sale at 9am on Wednesday August 20.nextpageA rare show of brotherly affection between Noel and Liam, back in 1997.nextpageOasis have also announced that for the first time ever they will be making available a special, fully-loaded limited edition box set of the new album. See also: Oasis announce NIA concerts