Oasis: The Truth: My Life as Oasis's Drummer

Well worth a read, comes across as a good guy with an honest and frank insight into those early years of Oasis.

McCarroll has a gift for story telling and many parts of this book made me laugh out loud. Plus the story of the origins of one of the greatest rock bands ever has an irresistible fascination. My main gripe is simple; the book needed a competent editor. Some of McCarroll's Manchester vocabulary could have used an explanation (why wait till the end of the book to explain "Spartan"? What the hell does "front" mean?) Also there are many things that McCarroll could have expanded upon - recording sessions especially. There is a long story towards the end of the book, after McCarroll has been evicted from Oasis involving the BigUn (a character if ever there was one) and banging on Noel Gallagher's front door that is seriously incoherent. And how can anyone confuse Vancouver and Toronto? Overall McCarroll comes across as a decent man who was done serious wrong but survived and has found happiness. Guigsy and Noel emerge as the villains of the book, although McCarroll is in awe of Noel's colossal talent (drumming excepted) and says some nice things about him. Heroes of the band include Bonehead and, perhaps shockingly, Liam of whom we finally see a whole different side. Well worth the read, on balance.

I enjoyed this book much more than I expected - at ponts, it was laugh-out-loud funny. As others have said, if you're a huge Noel fan you're probably not going to like that he comes off less than stellar, but I do suspect this is a fairly accurate portrayal. Some of the most amusing bits had nothing to do with the band, but with some of the characters the author grew up with. Totally worth it.

I guess I wasn't expecting such a good read and was surprised by it. Tony's memories of the old days are great and well written. Even though he was sacked from Oasis, his writing is very balanced and there's no sign of unresolved bitterness in this book. Had a good laugh many times while reading. I also didn't know much about Tony and it was interesting getting to know him better.

I thought they were a frat boy band in the 90's but having come across them again I was blown away at how many fabulous songs they had. I feel sad for Tony McCarroll because I think he (along with the rest of the band) weren't raised in how to behave when they were starting out and they just weren't very mature. Smashing up hotel rooms and over the top daily being drunk or on drugs or both didn't help them. Noel comes off as irritated at the members for this and while he was doing the same drink/drugs he did ultimately have a strong desire to learn the business end of it. Not so much others. Anyone who sides with Noel or wouldn't argue with him over his songs is painted as weak. He really doesn't seem bitter but confused at how he ended up out of the band. Innocent or nieve?!? No one is really worse than the other but I think the other guys would have stayed a garage band an Noel would have found his way eventually. Had they had the benefit of being as charming and likable to the media back then or if they all had been on the same page of 'we are going to be the biggest band in the world' and put the music first they would be together today. But he got to be in one of the best bands of their time and he can be proud of that.

I hesitated to get this book. I was prepared for a lot of Oasis bashing. Surprisingly it was honest and down to earth. Very good read. I would recommend it.

If you are interested in Oasis obviously this is required reading. I've been a fan for years and in particular of Noel.But this book really opens your eyes to his character, he seems quite a conniving person. Very single minded almost like musics Roy Keane. Very good, get it.

Excellent read. McCarroll is an excellent writer and storyteller. Parts had me laughing out loud. The book pretty much confirmed my suspicions about Noel, but Liam came off in a much better light than expected. McCarroll, despite having a good reason to, doesn't come off as bitter about how things played out.

wrs.quite inspirational. the journey that lad went on was.amazing. the way it was.written made.it very.easy to read.and.flashes by like someone.telling you.in the.pub. even says.nive things about.scousers

El libro es entretenido de leer si eres fan del grupo. Cuenta interesantes anécdotas sobre los inicios del grupo, entre 1991 y 1995, año en el que Tony fue expulsado del grupo. Tiene algunos fragmentos difíciles de entender si no dominas el inglés a la perfección, ya que está escrito en un lenguaje bastante "urbano" y propio de Manchester, pero en general se entiende bastante bien. Interesante lectura en la que Tony cuenta su versión de su salida de Oasis tras muchas faltas de respeto y menosprecios por parte de Noel y de Guigsy.

Loved the book,at least he told the truth about it all and how noel ripped the real people off and then banned them from guest lists,yes good story noel wants all the glory (tit)

Se si amano gli oasis é interessante conoscere il pjnto di vista di un membro. anche se alla fine fu cacciato dopo il primo album, tony mccarrol pone l'accento anche e soprattutto su certi aspetti di noel non proprio lusinghieri

I am a huge Oasis fan and have consumed more info about the rise and fall of Oasis than most people.I was skeptical about this book as I thought it would just be sour grapes, but I very soon found myself enthralled.Granted, this is one man's perspective, but he has nothing to lose and I believe his accounts.What was shocking to me was the stuff about The Real People. The official story about Noel's notebook full of albums and hits seemed mythological. They were so fully formed and amazing when they came out. I had no idea the slightly hinted at version of events vis-a-vis The Real People had so much more to it than previously revealed. Quite shocking really.Well worth the read.