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Legendary Oasis images from City of Manchester Stadium UK and the Don’t Believe the Truth World Tour

Velvet Bassline

Andy Bell stands poised, unshaken, with his black Burns bass held like an extension of himself. Captured live during Oasis’s Don’t Believe the Truth tour in Manchester, 2005, this image reflects the quiet authority of a musician who lets his instrument do the talking.

The Moment 

Originally known for his work with Ride, Andy had become a bedrock of Oasis’s final lineup - bringing melodic depth and a polish to the band’s heavier, post-Britpop sound. This shot captures him mid-song, half-shadowed under cool lighting, sunglasses on, perfectly in sync but totally in his own world.

The Artistry

The photograph is a study in contrast - dark jacket and bass against a backdrop of subtle stage lighting and a haze of ambient blue. The gentle sheen of the guitar body and the minimalist expression on Andy’s face add to the image’s stillness. There’s no drama, just presence - a quiet storm beneath the swagger.

The Print

Each photograph is printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag - a premium, museum-grade archival Giclée paper with a velvety matte finish and rich tonal depth. This paper is acid and lignin-free, ensuring exceptional image stability for over 100 years under proper display conditions.

All prints are produced as strictly limited editions and feature Roland’s digital artist signature, accompanied by an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

The Photographer

Roland has a special talent for capturing raw, authentic moments. Each iconic image tells a compelling story and forges an intimate connection with the viewer.

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