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The speaker is saying that Oasis is too big and complicated to describe in just one word. He then gives a blunt summary of the band’s background and success, emphasizing that they came from a council estate and became very successful.
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Originally said in English.
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About Noel Gallagher
English musician, singer and songwriter, born 1967
Noel Gallagher is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. Born in 1967, he is best known as the lead guitarist, principal songwriter, and secondary vocalist of Oasis. After leaving Oasis, he formed Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. He has been highly successful in British popular music, with nine UK number-one singles and twelve UK number-one albums, and became the first artist in UK chart history to reach number one with ten consecutive studio albums. His work is often associated with British rock, and many later artists have cited him as an influence.
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