"From the first chorus of Wonderwall to the arms-aloft chanting of Don't Look Back in Anger, the crowd was united by a band whose attitude once defined a generation. Even decades after Oasis first swaggered on to the stage, their fans have an unshakeable belief in rock'n'roll redemption, determined to keep the glory days alive, one anthem at a time Photograph: Dougie Wallace"
"Bucket hats, worn low, were a nod to Liam Gallagher's trademark look, while zipped-up parkas, vintage trainers and retro football tops revived an aesthetic born in Manchester's swaggering 90s heyday. Sunglasses remained compulsory, come rain or shine Photograph: Dougie Wallace The approach to Murrayfield was a steady tide of parkas and flags, moving in from all directions. August brought gales and drizzle that flattened bucket hats. Fans swapped stories with strangers and eyed each other's gear for signs of authenticity."
Oasis fans gathered en masse, singing anthems and sustaining a belief in rock'n'roll redemption decades after the band's peak. Attendees revived 90s Mancunian style with bucket hats, zipped-up parkas, vintage trainers, retro football tops and sunglasses, regardless of rain. The approach to venues featured a tide of parkas, flags and international scarves, with fans swapping stories and inspecting each other's gear for authenticity. The reunion tour is projected to add about £1bn to the UK economy. A leaked Edinburgh safety briefing described audiences in stereotypical terms, prompting accusations of snobbery and classism. Rumours suggest Knebworth and extra Newcastle dates.
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