Ever wondered what Oasis was like before the stadiums and superstardom? A legendary photographer is pulling back the curtain on their early days in a must-see exhibition! Get a raw, intimate look at the band that defined a generation. What’s your favorite early Oasis track?

A groundbreaking photography exhibition in Los Angeles is set to transport fans back to the formative years of Britpop giants Oasis, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the band’s nascent energy before global superstardom.

Legendary music photographer Kevin Cummins, renowned for his candid captures of iconic British acts like Joy Division and The Smiths, is the visionary behind this captivating collection. His lens was privy to Oasis’s raw, unpolished beginnings in 1993, well before their seminal album “Definitely Maybe” solidified their place in music history.

The exhibition, titled “Oasis: Be Here Now,” coincides with the launch of Cummins’s new book, “OASIS: THE MASTERPLAN” (Weldon Owen). This intimate event at a Los Angeles gallery will feature a special book signing, allowing attendees to engage directly with the artist who helped define the band’s visual identity.

Cummins vividly recalls the band’s unassuming arrival for their initial photoshoot, noting their everyday attire. His intuitive approach, focusing on close-up portraits, proved instrumental in crafting the powerful, unfiltered images that encapsulated their burgeoning charisma, capturing the essence of Oasis before their name became synonymous with Britpop.

Fans can anticipate a treasure trove of never-before-seen photographs from Oasis’s early days with Creation Records. The collection spans moody studio sessions, spontaneous hotel candids, and vibrant street portraits, all hinting at the meteoric rise and the cultural phenomenon Oasis was destined to become, a crucial chapter in their band history.

More than just a nostalgic trip, this exhibition provides a unique opportunity for long-time followers of Oasis to delve deeper into the band’s narrative. It’s a chance to witness their journey from an intimate perspective, through the eyes of the photographer who was there from the very beginning of their music history.

Sam Milgrom, curator at Musichead Gallery, emphasizes the exhibition’s significance, stating it will “bring a new awareness to his great talent and let all Oasis fans get a much closer look at the enigmatic music legends.” Cummins’s esteemed career, with permanent collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the National Portrait Gallery, underscores his profound impact on music photography, documenting figures like David Bowie, Patti Smith, and Mick Jagger alongside Oasis.