Music has always been a defining part of subcultures, as much as the choice of clothing, shared love for particular things or value systems, because it offers an imagery that can be used for identity purposes, and to distinguish individuals or communities from the rest of society. A subculture is a group of people within a society that shares distinct values, beliefs, interests or aesthetics that set them apart from the mainstream. Music is a powerful binding tool and often acts as the...

Oasis, a British rock band, was created in 1991 in Manchester, from the ashes of the previous band, The Rain, giving rise to Britpop. The group initially consisted of the lead vocalist Liam Gallagher, guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, bassist Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan, and drummer Tony McCarrol. A couple months later Liam asked his older brother Noel to join as a fifth member; he later became the leader and chief songwriter of the band. Fry, James. “Members of the British Rock Band Oasis:...

The Doors were an American band formed in Los Angeles in 1965. They created a unique sound that was very different from any other band at the time. The band was a creative vehicle for Jim Morrison whose feeling of alienation and love for poetry created the band’s powerful lyrics. The Doors’ instrumentalists keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore mixed jazz, blues and psychedelia which combined perfectly with Morrison’s baritone and poetic lyrics. Their...