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Radio Merseyside,11 mins

How Liverpool band The Real People helped Oasis to stardom

Tony Snell

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Oasis confirmed in August they are reuniting for a run of shows next year - their first live performances since 2009. In September their debut album "Definitely Maybe" turned THIRTY YEARS OLD. For many, it's the record that changed the face of rock and roll and kickstarted the Britpop revolution. What you may not know, is that it was a pair of Liverpool brothers who set Oasis on course for stardom. Tony and Chris Griffiths from scouse band The Real People helped shape the Oasis sound. They've been sharing their story with Paul Beesley

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