Oasis's influence in British music is often overstated. While they gained immense popularity, they were not innovators like the Beatles. The absence of Oasis would not have significantly changed the music landscape, with newer bands like Radiohead and the Smiths receiving more recognition. Britpop was already thriving with bands such as Suede and Pulp before Oasis's emergence. Their unique achievement lay in mainstreaming alternative culture, as they sought commercial success without hesitation. This example allowed commercial opportunities for other artists but was not foundational in shaping the sound of the era.
Oasis made alternative culture mainstream unlike any other band by unapologetically pursuing commercial success, achieving daytime airplay, No 1s, and stadium fill-ups.
The absence of Oasis would not have significantly altered the sound of music, as newer bands draw more from Radiohead and the Smiths than from Oasis.
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