Andy Bell (musician)

Andy Bell (11th August, 1970) is a British musician formerly of Ride, a 1980s and 90s British shoegazing band, and Hurricane #1. He currently plays Bass for Oasis, following the departure of Paul McGuigan in 1999.

Oasis

After the split, Bell formed a new band called Hurricane #1 but this project was permanently dissolved when he was asked to play Bass for Oasis. Bell had never played the bass before, but Noel Gallagher was confident that he would make a suitable replacement for Paul McGuigan. Bell spent hours before his first Oasis gig in the toilet practising.

Related Topics:
Noel Gallagher - Paul McGuigan

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Bell is also member of Oasis' songwriting team, contributing Heathen Chemistry's instrumental "(A Quick) Peep", Don't Believe the Truths "Turn Up The Sun", and "Keep The Dream Alive", as well as b-side "Thank You for the Good Times", which appeared on the Stop Crying Your Heart Out single.

Related Topics:
Heathen Chemistry's - Don't Believe the Truth - B-side - Stop Crying Your Heart Out

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As the token southerner, Bell is the butt of many jokes. On stage, in response to the arguing chants of "Noel" and "Liam", Noel Gallagher appealed for the crowds to "cut out the "Noel" and "Liam" shit. Let's have a bit of Who the fuck is Andy Bell?".

Related Topics:
Noel - Liam

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Bell is married to Swedish singer Idha. Together, they have a daughter named Leia. He splits his time between Sweden and London.

Related Topics:
Sweden - London

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