As Oasis became the biggest band in Britain, Supersonic (2016) shows how fame began to change everything around them.
The Gallaghers dismissed the importance of industry awards, insisting that recognition from fans mattered far more than trophies handed out by music executives. They embraced controversy, ignored criticism from politicians and the press, and believed that as long as Oasis stayed on the front pages, they were winning.
But behind the swagger, success came at a cost. The documentary explores Tony McCarroll's legal battle following his departure from the band, the growing influence of the music industry, and the feeling that Oasis was becoming more of a business than the gang of friends it had once been.
It also pays tribute to two people who were there from the very beginning. Tour manager Mark Coyle and roadie Phil Smith eventually stepped away as the band grew into a global phenomenon. Noel reflects that if there was ever a "fifth member" of Oasis, it was Mark Coyle, ...
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