Oasis to Skip Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

A Missing Milestone: Oasis Skips the Rock Hall

Fans hoping to see a Gallagher brothers reunion on the red carpet are in for a disappointment. It has been confirmed that Oasis—specifically Noel and Liam Gallagher—will not be in Los Angeles for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on November 14. The event is scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theatre, and according to reports, the band will not be present to accept the award or perform.

While the news might disappoint the legions of fans who have followed the band since their 1990s heyday, it shouldn't come as a total shock. The brothers have maintained a notoriously ambivalent relationship with the honor throughout the nomination and selection process. Liam Gallagher, never one to mince words, dismissed the organization back in 2024 when they were first nominated, telling The Sunday Times, “As much as I love Mariah Carey and all that, I want to say: do me a favor and fuck off.” He famously compared the honor to being inducted into a rap hall of fame, suggesting he didn't want to be part of an organization he described as “mentally disturbed.”

A History of Ambivalence

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, established in 1983 by Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, has a long history of honoring the architects of rock. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the museum serves as a shrine to the genre's most influential figures. However, not every artist embraces the institution. Oasis joins a storied list of no-shows which includes the likes of Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Van Morrison, and the Sex Pistols—artists who, for various reasons, chose to skip their own inductions.

For Oasis, the induction comes during a massive resurgence in popularity. Their 2025 reunion tour has been one of the most talked-about events in music, drawing massive crowds and breaking records. The Hall of Fame likely felt the weight of this cultural moment, which may have helped secure their spot in the class of 2025. Yet, despite making it in, the brothers have remained tight-lipped to the press. Liam did take to X to react to the news, writing, “Reverse psychology vibes in the area Oasis RnR hall of farmers I mean famers.” He added a sarcastic thank-you to voters, stating, “I wanna thank all the people who voted for us it’s a real honour ever since I was a little kid and singing in the shower I’d dream about 1 day being in the RnR hall of fame.”

Despite the joke, reality set in shortly after. In follow-up posts, Liam suggested he might have been too hasty in his initial rejection. He noted that his mother had told him to “stop being a dick and go to the awards and behave,” a comment that gave fans a sliver of hope. Ultimately, it seems the scheduling hasn't allowed for it. Noel Gallagher is scheduled to perform at Goldie’s EFG Jazz Festival at London’s Royal Festival Hall on the same night, 5,400 miles away from Los Angeles. It marks his first solo performance since the reunion kicked off.

The Inductees and the Ceremony

Oasis will be inducted alongside a diverse and impressive class of 2025 honorees. The list includes Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. For Oasis, the induction recognizes not just the Gallagher brothers, but the key members who contributed to their sound over the years. The inductees include guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, Gem Archer, bassists Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan and Andy Bell, and drummers Tony McCarroll and Alan White.

While the current touring lineup features Arthurs, Archer, and Bell, it remains unclear if any of the former members—such as McGuigan, McCarroll, or White—will be on hand to accept the honor in Los Angeles. The Hall of Fame has yet to announce how they plan to honor the group in their absence, though it is common for a video tribute or a surrogate to stand in. Given the band's history of volatility and internal tension, perhaps a transatlantic celebration is simply too much to ask for. For now, the Rock Hall will proceed without the brothers, leaving fans to celebrate the music from afar.