Alex James on Oasis reunion: “It’s nice that they waited till we got our shit out the way”

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Alex James has shared his thoughts on the reunion of Oasis, saying that “it’s nice that they waited till we got our shit out the way”, referring to Blur and their recent tour.The Observer published an interview with the Blur bassist yesterday (December 1) about Over the Rainbow, the forthcoming third autobiography by James after 2007’s Bit of a Blur and 2012’s All Cheeses Great and Small.James was asked about Oasis’ highly-anticipated, sold-out reunion tour, including a return to Wembley Stadium, a venue that Blur has performed multiple times.“I’m so happy for them.

Delighted,” James said. “They’re great. I like them.”“You know, there’s some people – mentioning no names – that when they walk in a room, you’re like: ‘Oh, fucking hell, he’s here.’ But when either of them walk into a room, it’s like: ‘Heyyy.’ He’s an incredible singer, Liam, and he can’t help being a rock star.”“And it’s nice that they waited till we got our shit out the way, you know?” James added. “That’s very good manners.” Blur wrapped up the tour supporting their ninth studio album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’ in late-November 2023, following it up with a prominent slot at Coachella 2024.James’ bandmate Graham Coxon also commented on the return of Oasis in October, saying the tour is “good for them and it’s good for the fans”.

In 2023, Damon Albarn “put money” on the chances of an Oasis reunion.The two groups went head-to-head in a legendary rivalry that ran throughout the height of Britpop in the 1990s.

In September, it was revealed that a West End play based on the tense and tumultuous period will debut next year.Over The Rainbow will be published this Thursday (December 5).