Tony McCarroll Interviewed - Life Before, During & After Oasis

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In this episode from the Microdot KZbin channel, Brian Cannon, Microdot Creative Director - creator of all Oasis record sleeve artwork in the 90s and designer of the iconic Oasis logo talks candidly with Oasis founder member Tony McCarroll on life before, during and after Oasis.

[@ryanteti1519]

Dude I decided to drunkenly message Tony one night on Facebook I sent a whole paragraph to him about how much I appreciate his destroyer drums and he sent me a while paragraph right back such a genuine guy it was so cool to a tally talk to a member of oasis

[@beyondthehorizon75]

That is AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing that with us! It's so nice to hear these things because it makes me a bigger fan of the person; in this case Tony McCarroll and he's gone up many, many notches in my book. Speaking of books, now I am definitely (not maybe) going to order his autobiography! Cheers!

[@richardcranium2581]

Wholesome & based.

[@jamesb1717]

The drummer on one the best albums of all time. Cheers Tony. 👍💯

[@davidball9287]

Well done Brian, first time I’ve ever seen tony give an interview, he conducted himself well and with dignity, it’s a shame what happened to him but at least he looks back with pride at been in one the best British bands of their generation.

[@michaelgill1203]

Tony's book is very good

[@happybee7725]

@@michaelgill1203 I’ll need to get a copy of Tony’s book. I did heard it was a good read.

[@GT380man]

@@happybee7725 James Hargreaves Guitar refers to it a lot when building his documentaries, which are very enjoyable.

[@xyzxyz997]

@@GT380man James Hargreaves defended Tom Meighan which should finish him on KZbin

[@modernchampionmusic81]

@@xyzxyz997 🤣🤣🤣..i bet you've a Ukraine flag in your fb profile

[@LouisMoorhouseMusic]

As a drummer myself, and also an Oasis fan, I’ve genuinely never understood all the hate around Tony. Never. So good to hear an interview with him. Thank you Brian and Tony.

[@GT380man]

The way I heard it, Noel & Tony grated on one another occasionally & Noel was the Guvnor, so that was that. I wonder if Tony found Noel & Owen aggressive in the studio & doing tracks again & again, alone, without the band to bounce off just didn’t suit his personality? It wouldn’t be that surprising. Such a different vibe, a studio, I guess?

[@joanofarc708]

Alan White was a trained drummer tony wasn't,

[@97Opal]

@@GT380man I reckon NG's got one of them unexplainable mean streaks. I think we all knew someone like him when we were growing up. Could be great, but could be a proper shite at times too! Haaa

[@josephhunter2346]

I couldn’t agree more with this comment.

[@mrkipling2201]

Tony stood up to Noel and Noel didn't like it. Plus look online to see what Owen Morris said about Tony's drumming. He said it wasn't the best, but his timing was perfect.

[@zacharycollins6548]

Just hearing about 5 guys against the world, before all the fame and bullshit, is a beautiful thing. If you've been in a band, whether you made it or not, you know that feeling. There's nothing else like it

[@JackAcid]

His drumming is immortalised on a brilliant album, and that will never change. I hope he's happy and doing well.

[@robertedwards2527]

Hands down this is the best Oasis interview/informal chat/documentary or whatever you’d like to call it - ever. Well done to all involved, simply brilliant.

[@Microdot]

Cheers Robert!

[@tcaudiobooks737]

Tony, we all love ya man! You played on the greatest debut album of all time, and played well! Nobody can take that away from you.

[@conormccolgan4758]

Drop the debut

[@XoXo475]

Mad respect for Tony , and such a humble gentleman 🙌🏻

[@Microdot]

@@rhendry5832 Did he fuck.

[@teemsea]

@@Microdot 😂😂😂

[@timmanc]

Spot on mate

[@derekridley805]

Tony was a average drummer back then but the point is thay where a team and thay done him over thay should ov stuck together that interview got me for tony

[@Buddy-nt6rd]

Tony’s drumming on bring it on down was absolutely excellent

[@R36vw]

Apparently Alan white only got in the band because of him being Paul wellers nephew or cousin or something. I never thought he could drum as well as Tony. Just didn’t have the energy. Versatility. Sharpness. It just never sounded the same after DM. But ……such is life. Everything happens for a reason. Can’t question gods will. Good luck with all you do Tony mate. 👌💯🙏🏻

[@MsKeith78]

He drummed on one of the biggest definitive debut albums of all time. As a drummer, he made those songs sound great . Humble man, who’s left a legacy he should be proud of. He’s OASIS full stop

[@rhysmayes5092]

Respect to Tony. Genuine guy ❤

[@davecook9770]

Tony’s life must be good he doesn’t seem to resent the past just comes across as a truthful gentleman

[@wesdoodle2495]

What a gent 👏🏻 met Tony after the royal court gig in Liverpool December 94. Was a really nice genuine fella back then too 😊

[@MediumGuage]

Great interview! Tony comes off as an articulate and likeable guy, best to him.

[@backandfour]

Thanks Tony. You all made something very special to many people. Good that you don't look back in anger....

[@mickharrison90]

Amazing interview. Great to see Tony enjoying this too. Love the Live Forever version at Gleneagles, best for me

[@aurthsmith3795]

As a drummer I can say it’s all about the sound, we can all play ghost notes and double kick fills etc etc but it all depends on what fits the tune, he definitely fit the sound of the first album….true respect

[@mrgasman9632]

I worked with Tony on the gas he’s a proper legend him and his wife sue lovely people

[@mrpleasurehead]

Loved this thanks very much. I was actually Whiteout's Drum Tech and was at the Oasis/Whiteout gig at the 100 club. I was also in the crowd at Glastonbury 1994. I think Tony's memory may have been a bit hazy (for obvious reasons), it was a little later in the afternoon and up to that point, I'd never seen a Pyramid stage crowd that big. It was more than 40,000. It was rammed packed all the way to the tree at the back. It was fucking mobbed!! Great memories. While I don't agree with Tony on him being able to do similar drumming to future records (He wasn't the Ringo triplet guy those records needed), there's absolutely no doubting his immense contribution to, in my opinion, not only by far the best Oasis album but one of the best albums of all time by anyone! Tony is such a nice guy and always comes across well in his interviews. What a legend.

[@Craggles365]

There is no doubt that the drumming is raw and aggressive on DM. There after the drumming (and Bass), never caught that feeling again. Awesome time!

[@Captain_Rhodes]

that first album was so damn good. One of the best records on the 90s. I always thought he was the best drummer for Oasis. They were better when they were more punk and harder.

[@valley_robot]

My thoughts exactly

[@nikko7507]

Definitely Maybe had way more guts than Morning Glory . Def Maybe album is the biz 💯

[@mrkipling2201]

Great comments. I agree with every single one in this thread.

[@Fitfoodgeezer]

I remember an interview with Mani, which applies here and he was telling a story about the bass player from The Arctic Monkeys who was kicked out after their debut and he was saying "don't ever look at it as a bad thing. How many people can say they played on the biggest debut album in years". This applies here, Tony should be so fucking proud of himself and everything he/they achieved with him banging those skins.

[@macster1878]

Brilliant interview always loved Tony's drumming wish he could have ridden it a bit longer. Glad to see he's well!

[@Mudplucker]

What a sincere and all round great bloke Top Man ! If Oasis did ever reunite, it would have to be the original line. That would be special

[@bobmclaughlin9548]

Brilliant interview and Tony comes across as a real gentleman and reasonable! A big part of oasis history,oasis Ireland 🇮🇪 always proud of you

[@philipcoat]

Thank you so much Tony, your drumms are still being listened to around the world (greetings from Chile)

[@ameliarose6833]

Love Tony's vibe. Much needed for Oasis. Have a great life!

[@Marcus_MG42]

One of my favorite moments is the way we start the legendary Supersonic live, with Tony on MTV '94, with that legendary guitar riff extension.

[@steviewatt5862]

Top bloke no one can take it away from him he was part of why DM sounded so good

[@Maccabee444]

Tony seems like a really lovely bloke. I was in Burnage last week.

[@RebeltechX]

Thank you for this! Still love Tony! ❤

[@uniwerksdesign]

Definitely Maybe was life changing for me, I still listen to that albumn at least once a week. Thank you Tony. :-)

[@samuraininjarockstar9355]

Nothing but Respect for Tony , definitely maybe is the greatest oasis album and the best lineup.

[@paulholman8594]

Nice to hear Tony speak well … thought he got a bit of a raw deal and the band should of stood by him .. if it’s any consolation he was part of one of the best debut albums ever and best oasis album .. good to see him looking well and fair doos not being bitter

[@SC-jj9dm]

Met Tony & his mate Gav 'Jonesy' just after he left Oasis and all that - did a gig with him in Night & Day once or twice there ... all i remember in those times Tony was a lovely unassuming fella & can see he aint lost that, he's the original Oasis for sure - the bands true sound & soul came from the real life people who founded it & expressed it... keep going for it Tony!

[@benpezzer]

Tonys book is a must read for any oasis fan. Gives a good insight into the early years.

[@terrywebster35]

Always respect to you Tony! At the end of the day it becomes night and then it's day again. All the best matey

[@BB.halo_heir]

There will always be love and respect for Tony! ♡♡

[@DavieGlasgow]

30 years ago DM was the reason I started to play instruments, and Tony was a distinctive part of that. So thanks, Tony!

[@KristianOakesGolf]

Fantastic. Tony has got such a good outlook on the whole situation. Classy

[@LikeSomeDude]

There’s no question that Oasis was the best live when Tony was drumming. And he said it himself: he brought a “toughness” to their sound that Alan White lacked. You hear it in Live Forever live versus what’s on the record. When Tony and the band kick in, it just knocks you flat. When Tony does the two beats before “You gotta make it happen” in Cigs n Alcohol?! Fookin top man! It’s like the thunder of the Rock Gods! That’s first lineup was THE lineup of Oasis. And Oasis only went tits up bc Noel thought it was all about him. Still, I forgive him, he made the greatest album of all time. Also: Tony! Loved your book!

[@pentatonicpaddy]

im a guitarist and i think to play with as a band ive noticed specifically that cig and alcohol has more balls to it than any of the other drummers used so im glad someone noticed it on that track that tony version is the best to my ear

[@danielhackett1581]

Not that I know anything about drums but to a lay person hearing the difference between Mccarroll and white, mccarroll can tell is less technical/ has less finesse but played harder and more basic but made oasis sound more raw.

[@WeatherGuardLightningTech]

Tony - please pull Guigsy out of hiding and have him sit down with Brian. It’s time.

[@mossga]

Top lad, Tony. Owns a piece of musical history no matter what anybody says. Amazing drumming on a legendary album. Can't take that shit away.

[@dullsearake]

Tony, the few live versions of Some Might Say with you are SO much better than what followed. And that's the best Oasis song. Punk spirit of the band died with you.

[@1megawhite]

Very few people have ever been in Tony’s position and even fewer have got through it to tell the tale. What a tower of strength and lovely chap. He’s made history with his superb drumming.

[@revivedfears]

Tony is the reason I learned to play the drums at 15. Very basic player but PERFECT for Oasis in the early days

[@SharksSeanOSullivanSharkey]

Tony was the drummer on one of the greatest albums of all time "Definitely Maybe "..That's the Oasis that people will remember..Top bloke Tony McCarrol

[@tylerdavidson5734]

Tony, The best album the band done by far, and a huge piece of history , i wish i had my name too, well done mate x

[@johnjoe9208]

He's a nice fella 👍 would love to hear more from him. A lot of the old gang in all our lives split up I'm 41 I miss the lads I hung around with. Tony was just in a gang that got famous and on a massive scale at least he's written in history

[@hughjass8430]

Time is a thief 🙏

[@raw12377]

What a lovely genuine bloke. Imagine being able to say you founded one of the biggest Rock Bands of all times! Proper legend, great drummer & decent humble bloke. I tip my hat to you Tony McCarroll 🎩 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@warrenduff1611]

Excellent interview, he comes across very well.

[@JCridford]

The more I see and hear of Tony, the more respect I have for him. The way he was treated was awful. He was the right drummer for that album, and no one can ever take that away from him. ☺ My mate Phil has been an Oasis super fan since we were kids, so need to get some Tony merch for him!

[@DanielHillCoaching]

Really great interview, such a humble guy Tony is. Love your videos Brian and like many went straight to the Scottish gig they did for Sony before it went bananas. Incredible gig and footage...

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

I used to go to the Boardwalk all the time when I was a kid, I saw so many bands there before they got big. Great memories

[@Max-ve5tu]

Not surprised to hear Guigsy was a decent footballer. I remember seeing a clip where he did some pretty impressive keepy-ups.

[@kevinballerstein2470]

Tony's drumming is the backbone of Definitely Maybe and set the tone for a rough edge that never returned after he left. Alan was never a great fit (despite Wonderwall's success) and too whispy to match the attitude of the band. Much respect to Tony - forever greatful to his contribution to one of the best albums I've ever heard.

[@mrkipling2201]

Wonderwall is one of my least favourite Oasis tracks. It's not a bad song, but it's just too bland and commercial for my liking. That's only my opinion though.

[@seandavies265]

Totally agree, I hope noel and Liam ring him to play next yr,

[@leemichaelstevensmusic]

Oasis were never the same when Tony left he had so much energy and gave the tracks what it needed! At least he got to play on one of the best debut albums of all time he's such a legend! Would love to get him to play on one of my tracks!

[@viiofwands3076]

Much respect to Tony, I love his drumming in the band. Alan tried to alternate tony's drum parts live but wasn't executed as well in my opinion. He was rhythmically and technically correct but lacks the edge that tony brought to the table. However Alan's drumming was amazing in all of the other tracks especially in songs like CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA, WONDERWALL, GO LET IT OUT etc.

[@Gbonejohn1974]

peak Oasis will always be to me the Tony McCarroll era ....songs like its good to be free ,supersonic ,bring it on down ,live forever etc are unbeatable ...raw and magnificent

[@garyjohnstonemusic]

Thanks Brian and Tony for this interview. I'm only 30 secs in and I already know I'm sending it to every Oasis fan I know. Both absolute legends. Btw Brian I loved what you said in a recent video about keeping every aspect of your and your client's work at the highest possible level of quality. Aside from audio post production this has been lost in the last 20 years. Would love to work with Microdot one day. You guys are just absolutely at the top of the game

[@TheBrockwellBroadcastNetwork]

Class act, great interview!

[@ehowie]

Alan may have been technically better than Tony but the original lineup is THE Oasis sound for me. I like Alan but when he played the Definitely Maybe stuff it just didn't sound right, tracks like Supersonic where he added extra kicks on the bass drum. Tony made those songs perfect with his simple but solid drum parts.

[@indiekiduk]

And he didn’t speed up towards the end

[@valley_robot]

Exactly,that is why he is the best drummer for oasis

[@gsoup7850]

Thanks Tony, really enjoyed your stories about a band that was a magical part of my teenage years.

[@paulh6213]

Excellent interview. Still believe Tony was harshly treated. And his compensation package from his court case was pittance

[@tcarter1927]

Amazing interview. Tony's playing on DM and all those b-sides is so distinctive. Hard to think of another album that good that has such a distinctive rhythm section. He might debate if he could have played on WTSMG, but for sure no other drummer could have played on Definitely Maybe. Monster of a sound!

[@themarkbishop]

Great drummer . Great feel and soul . Intergral part of the sound .

[@jasonjay7650]

I can't believe Noel said he was just a basic drummer. I think his drumming on definitely maybe is brilliant.

[@mazgriffiths8922]

Can't believe Tony left so early! I just see him as an integral member. I loved the first album, never listened to any of the others and maybe that's why...

[@johnregan6078]

Top Leve lad Tony, you come from a great family ! I will always remember the rebel riffs you’d play before rehearsals😂

[@jackchambers3821]

Been waiting all week for this cmon

[@leejnew]

Quality that Brian

[@CupidStunt72]

Love DM & Tony's drumming is an Integral part of it. I'd love to have seen Oasis with Tony drummimg ! Such a punky sound. Thanks Tony

[@MIKE-TYTHON]

I had just finished his book and it was class. Always had a soft spot for Tony.

[@theenglishman3368]

Really good interview - thanks for doing this Microdot - i love your Mancinterview technique

[@colinmcdougal6233]

He comes across really well. Good interview.

[@happybee7725]

Great interview. He’s a nice fella tony.He definitely was treated rather shabbily I think. If they fired him they should have atleast gave him the money he was due.

[@skanskar]

loved his drumming at the whisky a gogo

[@rODIUMuk]

This could have been longer and more in depth . Props for getting him- he doesnt do many interviews ! But we need more!

[@alistairsteadman3765]

Great interview and thanks for the Gleneagles tip. Good on you Tony.

[@strictlycasual765]

Absolute sound lad wish him the best

[@llkooldave6492]

brilliant interview, well played Tony

[@seanbritton7791]

Thanks from Canada lads.

[@fuzmaginty5822]

Tony's an awesome guy

[@colinpulse9167]

Great interview...but would of loved to hear more some mention of the what happened with the Real People....as he did in book ..seems a genuine guy too👏👏

[@declanmcdermott]

Besides what he was involved in which is amazing, He is just one beautiful human being, Hope you are going well Tony

[@Ritchie80]

Great interview, love to hear Tony. Read his book and loved it. Our Tony fkn knows it

[@thedude4794]

Moral of the story dont let new members push out the original founding members, They the rest of the band should of stood up to Noel, Another moral of the story dont be over nice to new members as you dont know if you are getting manipulated.

[@chili_phil]

Great interview. I love these ones that are real and honest!

[@talljohnpaul]

I always liked his hard hitting, honest yet simple ( in a good way ) style of drumming,. Alan White although technically better, had a softer sound, I was sad when they replaced Tony McCarrol and I loved that he knew them from the early days. Its sad that they sacked him, but ya know, they didn't end up that bad after doing it so probably it was for the best, still great drummer and deserves a legendary status

[@renshawbarker7093]

Fantastic interview with a top bloke! Not a hint of bitterness either.l raise my glass to you Tony!

[@SrSaraviaMusic]

Excellent interview.I liked the way Tony treated everyone with respect and despite all the crap that happened,he feels proud of being part of the legend of Oasis

[@Wheresnorth4romhere]

The drums on definitely maybe are awesome and its oasis best album.

[@Mattythebassman]

Tony and Boneheads bombastic punky rhythm style was the sound of definitely maybe (aside from Noels writing of course). One of my all time favourite rhythm sections. Wish they started a punk band after they both left Oasis.

[@Michael-hk6dj]

Great interview. "Live Forever" comes to mind. God bless Tony.

[@mubblemann]

So Noel no longer talks to Tony, Guigsy, Bonehead, Andy Bell, Alan White or Liam. Think that tells you everything you need to know about Noel.

[@paulya1269]

Class act. Bitter pill to swallow emotionally and financially, but the band and the brothers’ relationship was a ticking bomb pretty much from the outset. Maybe getting out when he did wasn’t a bad thing. Tony was still a part of it, always will be.

[@rODIUMuk]

Great interview to get .