He Joined Oasis With One Big Condition

When Noel joined the band in 1991, he did not simply become another guitarist.

He insisted on having creative control and took on the role of principal songwriter, with Liam becoming the band's distinctive lead vocalist.

That partnership became central to Oasis' sound.

Noel wrote the vast majority of the band's early material, including the songs that would transform them from a Manchester group into international stars.