Who is Oasis bassist Paul ‘Guigsy’ McGuigan and where is he now?
PAUL McGuigan has remained largely out of the spotlight since his departure from Oasis.
With recent hints of a potential Oasis reunion making headlines, there is an interest in the bassist whose early contributions helped shape the band’s legendary sound.
Who is Oasis bassist Paul McGuigan?
Paul McGuigan, known as Guigsy, is a musician.
He is best recognised as the original bassist and co-founder of the rock band Oasis.
Born on May 9, 1971, Paul’s journey with Oasis began in the late 1980s when he was part of a band called The Rain.
The band evolved into Oasis when his school friend Liam Gallagher joined as the lead vocalist, followed by Liam’s brother Noel Gallagher, who became the guitarist and primary songwriter.
Though Paul was a functional bassist for Oasis, there were rumours about his involvement in recording the band’s early albums, with some suggesting that Noel Gallagher played the bass parts on the first two albums.
These rumours were addressed by the band’s producer, Owen Morris, who confirmed Paul’s contributions.
Despite his essential role in the band, he left Oasis in 1999, with Andy Bell taking over as bassist.
Paul is also a passionate football fan and is a lifelong supporter of Manchester City FC.
He has expressed his love for football in interviews, describing it as his main hobby.
His extensive knowledge of football and cricket is well-regarded, and he even co-wrote a book about footballer Robin Friday with journalist Paolo Hewitt.
Where is Paul McGuigan now?
As of August 2024, Paul McGuigan maintains a relatively low public profile compared to his days with Oasis.
After leaving the band in 1999, he largely retired from the music scene and has avoided extensive media attention.
He has made limited public appearances since his departure from Oasis.
Paul chose not to participate in the 2004 Definitely Maybe DVD or the 2016 Oasis: Supersonic documentary, but he did provide a letter for the former and appeared in archive footage for the latter.
Who are the founding members of Oasis?
The founding members of Oasis are Paul McGuigan, Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs, Tony McCarroll and the Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam.
Paul and Arthurs initially started the band, then known as The Rain, with Tony on drums.
When Liam Gallagher joined as the lead vocalist, his brother Noel soon came on board as the lead guitarist and primary songwriter, which prompted the band to rename themselves Oasis.
Together, this lineup established the core of the band that would achieve significant success in the 1990s.
Is Oasis reuniting?
Yes, there are strong indications that Oasis might be reuniting.
On August 24, 2024, the band teased a major announcement on social media, hinting at a comeback.
This is especially notable given the long-standing feud between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher.
Recent rumours suggest that they have reconciled and are planning significant shows, including potential headlining slots at major festivals like Glastonbury in 2025.
The official details of the reunion are expected to be confirmed on August 27, 2024, at 8 a.m.
Fans can anticipate a massive tour in the summer of 2025, marking a significant return for the band.