Band reunions are a dime a dozen these days, as one of the most effective (and lucrative) career strategies is breaking up for a while and then making a triumphant comeback. Sure, there are notable holdouts—including Talking Heads and the Smiths — but these groups are the exception rather than the rule.
Up until a few weeks ago, Oasis was also in the category of long-term reunion holdouts. The legendary Brits broke up just before a gig in 2009, the culmination of years of disagreements between brothers (and principal members) Noel and Liam Gallagher. But two days before the 30th anniversary of their debut album, "Definitely Maybe," Oasis announced a reunion tour centered on the UK and Ireland.
