World’s Biggest Oasis Fan, Nathaniel Murphy, Gets The Surprise of a Lifetime

Nathaniel likes Oasis—like, like likes Oasis—so he’s delighted to share with you this Gibson Custom Shop Noel Gallagher J-150, one of just 200 ever made and perhaps the only acoustic that can make Nathaniel feel like he’s half the world away. Lucky for him, our CEO Andrew Yonke already knew that. Gallagher began playing guitar at the age of 12, and became a roadie and technician for Inspiral Carpets at the age of 21. He learned that Liam had formed a band called The Rain, which eventually became Oasis, and Liam invited him to join them as the lead guitarist. He agreed on condition that he would write their material. The band’s debut album, Definitely Maybe (1994), was a critical and commercial success. Their second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? (1995), reached the top of the album charts in many countries, and their third studio album, Be Here Now (1997), became the fastest-selling album in UK chart history. Britpop eventually declined in popularity and Oasis failed to revive it, though their fin