The last time Tony McCarroll encountered Noel Gallagher, he was told to “f*** off” and left the dressing room in anger, losing his place in Oasis permanently.
Despite potentially missing out on the substantial profits from the band’s anticipated reunion shows, McCarroll, often referred to as “the forgotten man of Oasis,” holds no bitterness. He expresses genuine happiness for Noel and Liam Gallagher and the fans, particularly for those who haven’t had the chance to see the band perform.
In his first interview since the announcement of Oasis’s reunion tour next summer, Tony McCarroll addressed global curiosity about his feelings on the matter.
Frequently compared to Pete Best—the drummer who was replaced by Ringo Starr just as The Beatles achieved worldwide fame—McCarroll is often seen as one of the unluckiest drummers in music history. McCarroll, who was part of the original Oasis lineup, was ultimately dismissed from the band after repeated disputes with Noel Gallagher, who deemed him inadequate.
