Oasis Logo

In 1993, Brian Cannon designed the logo for Oasis, a then-unknown band from Manchester, marking the beginning of a significant chapter in music history. At that time, Oasis had no fans or record deal, prompting Noel Gallagher to seek a professional demo recording with the help of the band The Real People. Recognizing the importance of branding, Noel commissioned Tony French to create a logo inspired by the Union Jack, which was initially painted on the wall of their rehearsal space.

French developed the "Union Jack Swirl" using Quark Xpress, aiming to symbolize the immersive experience of Oasis's music. Although Noel humorously suggested adding a plug to the design, French ultimately omitted it. The logo was first used on ten cassette copies of their demo, which later became highly sought after, with one selling for £6,000.

After being discovered by Alan McGee of Creation Records, Oasis needed a versatile logo for various media formats. Noel asked Cannon to take charge of the band's artwork, leading to the creation of a new logo inspired by the Rolling Stones' second album, which was designed to work effectively in black and white. This logo would become iconic as Oasis rose to fame, solidifying their place in rock history[1].

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[1] https://www.microdotboutique.com/blogs/news/oasis-band-logo-history