Kevin Cummins Unveils “The Masterplan”: Oasis’ New Book Featuring Rare Unpublished Photos

Kevin Cummins Announces New Oasis Book

The renowned musical photographer Kevin Cummins has unveiled a new book, Oasis: General Plan, featuring numerous previously unpublished photographs of the Gallagher brothers.

Insights on Their Early Days

As someone who captured the group’s journey from the very beginning, the book offers fans a glimpse of the brothers during the “twelve months of seismic changes that defined the identity of Oasis,” according to the press release.

Famed for his work with NME, Cummins has photographed icons from Jan Curtis to David Bowie. Recently, he discussed his involvement in Oasis’s ascent in the early nineties: “I was tasked with photographing them using various lighting, locations, and styles to discover what suited them best.”

The book promises to showcase their branding journey, particularly how the group evolved their signature sound and style that ultimately defined the UK Indie scene.

On March 27, fans can check here for exclusive warehouse access. The book also includes contributions from Noel Gallagher, who reflects on football, fashion, and memories from their formative years, along with insights from Cummins and cultural commentary by Gail Crouter.

Exciting Reunion Plans

As for the upcoming reunion tour, insiders revealed details to NME regarding the band lineup. Andy Bell will play bass, Gem Archer will be on guitar, and Jason “Joua” Voronker will handle the drums.

The group is set to kick off their reunion tour on July 4 in Cardiff, featuring UK dates as their only European shows this year before they head to stadiums across North America, South America, Australia, and Asia.

Devoted Oasis fans have eagerly anticipated this reunion since its announcement in August. During an interview with NME, a 29-year-old Oasis enthusiast and sports writer from Manchester, Ashraf, expressed his excitement while at Sifters Records, reminiscing about the time the Gallagher brothers visited the store. “Everything that I wanted to do started here,” he shared.

“I get emotional about this. I’ve fantasized about this moment for many years,” he reflected. He further shared that his father played Oasis music at home. “He wasn’t really into rock, but because they were from Manchester, he could relate to them. As I began to connect more with my city, they became even more significant to me.”

Additionally, the band announced a film titled Live ’25, which will be produced alongside the tour by Peaky Blinders creator Stephen Knight, directed by Dylan South and Will Laville, known for their documentary about the LCD Soundsystem, Shut Up and Play the Hits.

Recently, the band reissued their fourth album “Standing on the Shoulder of Giants” to celebrate its 25th anniversary and engaged in a brief chart battle with Kendrick Lamar after a reissue of their classic single “Whatever” threatened to claim the number one spot once more after 31 years.

Oasis has also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, alongside artists such as New Order, The White Stripes, and Mariah Carey, though Liam has jokingly remarked that the honor is “for wankers.”