Oasis fans say key member is 'missing' as band spotted at reunion tour rehearsals

Oasis fans are thrilled after spotting the iconic rockers heading to rehearsals for the band's first tour in 16 years. The Gallagher brothers will kick off the monumental reunion in Cardiff on July 4 before taking their show across the .

Despite some controversy over 's "dynamic pricing" strategy that saw ticket prices soar to double their value, those who managed to secure their spot are ecstatic, especially after a glimpse of the band arriving at the rehearsal studio. Eager users shared photos revealing and Andy Bell preparing for the session, with fans delighted at the appearances.

One user expressed their excitement, writing: "F**k and I thought I was hyped before. It's genuinely fantastic to see them all (minus Liam obviously).

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"They've all aged pretty damn gracefully and I can't lie, the beard looks decent on Noel. Glad Bonehead looks so healthy as well. Lads, it's happening."

Speculation is rife about why Liam has skipped the early rehearsals; however, he has assured fans he'll be there to belt out the band's classic hits soon. Fans speculate his absence from rehearsal may be to preserve his voice.

One suggested: "Realistically, the singer has the least to rehearse I'd imagine. Plus they probably wanna keep his voice as strong as possible."

Another fan speculated that Liam missing rehearsals might give the band "time to lock down the sound, lights, settings, etc, and gives them three weeks as a full group."

A third commented: "Four weeks from today is a week before Cardiff, I don't think he's that unprofessional. He's been doing most of these songs since 2017 but he'll probably rehearse with the band for at least two weeks to ensure the mix and everything is perfect."

Enthusiasm was palpable among fans as they were thrilled about guitarist Gem Archer re-joining the fold, with one admirer hailing his "integral" role in the show.

Archer has a unique standing as one of only two musicians to play alongside both Gallagher brothers in their post-Oasis endeavours, performing with Liam’s Beady Eye as well as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.

A fan of Archer wrote: "Delighted to see Gem. He's integral to the Oasis live sound. I hope Noel goes for a minor evolution of the 2008 sound. I want those heavy, thick, distorted guitar tones back."

Another person noted: "I think it's great Bonehead is in this lineup, will really add to the wall of sound!"

Some fans have wondered whether Zak Starkey, The Who’s former drummer, could also appear at the reunion. He played with Oasis from 2004 to 2009.

Starkey's recent departure from The Who came as a shock to many especially considering Pete Townshend, the band's guitarist, had hinted at Starkey maintaining his position within the band.

Replacing Starkey is Scott Devours, who penned an emotional message after being appointed The Who's new drummer. "With a short, simple post, Pete and Roger [The Who members], once again, changed my life forever," he wrote.

"I understand and accept the reality that there are many lifelong Who fans who are absolutely gutted by the news that Zak is no longer on the throne behind The Who.

"As a huge fan myself, there is a part of me that's processing this loss with a heavy heart too. It really is a strange contradiction of emotions to have the greatest moment of my professional career also be one framed with some sadness and shadowed by someone else's loss. It's tough to put into words actually, but I know it's there and it's real."