'My kids aren't well but I need to be here' says German Oasis fan in Cardiff for first gig
Alex Schütz explained how the band 'changed his life' ahead of the Oasis reunion tour that starts in Cardiff tonight, July 4
Alex Schütz, who has travelled from Germany to be at the first Oasis gig in Cardiff
(Image: Lois McCarthy )
A hardcore Oasis fan who has followed the band since the mid-nineties has said he had to be at their first gig in Cardiff as the band "changed his life". Alex Schütz has travelled from Germany for today's show and has "always loved" the band, having followed them since 1995.
Mr Schütz is one of thousands of fans gathering capital for one of the most historic days in the band's history this evening. Liam and Noel Gallagher will officially reunite on stage at the Principality Stadium this evening in a moment that has been 16 years in the making.
The eyes of the world will be on the Welsh capital today as the legendary Mancunian brothers perform together for the first time since 2009. They will also play at the stadium on Saturday night.
Speaking to WalesOnline outside the ground, Mr Schütz said: 'I never thought they'd get back together, I only hope that it isn't because of the money!
'I'm looking forward to seeing them but really it's the overall atmosphere surrounding the gig that I'm most excited for!'
'Last night I went to Tiny Rebel and a couple of other bars in Cardiff. In the end there was a group of us Oasis fans from Germany, Argentine and Norway, coming together for the band.
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'This is more than just a gig to me. It's so hard to describe, Oasis changed my life.
'My wife is at home with my twin boys who one year old. The boys aren't well but I told them I need to be here.
'Live Forever is my favourite song. I think they'll play it but I'm looking forward to being surprised, I'm not checking the set lists!
'I've been in Cardiff before for Liam Gallagher at the Motorpoint.
"I really like Cardiff. I think it's very good they started the tour here because you can feel the vibe.
'London is too big, hype would vanish into the city.
'I am going to both nights here.
'I wanted to go to Manchester but it's my wife's 40th so I'm going back home then coming back for two nights in Wembley.'
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