THE BLACK CROWES AND OASIS CONFIRM CO-HEADLINING PERFORMANCES ‘THE TOUR OF BROTHERLY LOVE’

THE BLACK CROWES and OASIS have confirmed dates for what is certain to be the definitive rock experience of 2001: a co-headlining American tour that unites two bands who exemplify the best of live American and British rock; who've earned vast critical acclaim; and who are fronted by siblings: CHRIS and RICH ROBINSON (THE BLACK CROWES) and LIAM and NOEL GALLAGHER (OASIS).

The 16-city "The Tour Of Brotherly Love" kicks off May 11 in Las Vegas, hits Los Angeles' Greek Theatre May 14 and wraps up at New York City's Radio City Music Hall June 7. The shows will feature an opening act (TBA) to be followed by OASIS, with THE BLACK CROWES closing the show. THE BLACK CROWES and OASIS are expected to perform full sets.

Says Pete Angelus, manager for THE BLACK CROWES: "The history, credibility, resilience, talent, passion and music of both bands speak for itself. God help us all."

Says Marcus Russell, manager for OASIS: "The idea of these two great bands touring together has excited everyone we speak to. It's the ideal combination for those who take their rock charged with passion, soul and energy."

THE BLACK CROWES will release their V2 Records debut CD LIONS May 8. OASIS released the double live CD FAMILIAR TO MILLIONS in November.

Over the past decade, The Black Crowes have consistently delivered high-voltage rock & roll soul, cementing their reputation as one of rock's premiere bands, starting with 1990's multi-platinum selling debut Shake Your Money Maker, straight through 1999's By Your Side and 2000's Greatest Hits 1990-1999: A Tribute To A Work In Progress, and on to this past summer's gold-certified, critically acclaimed collaboration Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes: Live At The Greek. The Black Crowes' mix of hard blues, heavy riff rock and inward-looking, often deeply personal lyrics clearly represent contemporary rock & roll's best: it's a distinctive sound with a sense of abandon, celebratory heat and confrontational attitude. No wonder that the U.K.'s Melody Maker hailed them as "The Most Rock n' Roll Rock n' Roll Band in the World."

OASIS belong to a tradition of acts in the history of music who get to define their generation. To know that right then, at that moment, no one is making music that is more important, that expresses more clearly the hopes and aspirations of the time. From the release of Definitely Maybe in 1994 to the massive concerts at Knebworth in 1996, Oasis were indisputably that act. Since then they've continued to tour the world, written 2000's Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants and remained the indisputable world champions of rock 'n roll.

Tour dates are as follows:

DATE                CITY                    VENUE
Fri 5/11            Las Vegas, NV        The Joint
Sat 5/12           Santa Barbara, CA   Santa Barbara Bowl
Mon 5/14          Los Angeles, CA      Greek Theatre
Thu 5/17           Denver, CO           Fiddler's Green
Sat 5/19           St. Paul, MN           Xcel Energy Center
Sun 5/20           Chicago, IL            New World Music Theatre
Tue 5/22           Toronto, ONT         Molson Amphitheater
Thur 5/24          Cincinnati, OH        Riverbend Music Center
Fri 5/25            Cleveland, OH        Blossom Music Center
Wed 5/30          Philadelphia, PA      Blockbuster
Fri 6/1              Indianapolis, IN      Verizon Wireless Music
Sat 6/2             Detroit, MI            Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sun 6/3            Darien Center, NY   Darien Lake Performing Art Center
Tue 6/5            Baltimore, MD        Merriweather Post Pavilion
Thu 6/7            New York, NY         Radio City Music Hall
Mon 6/11          Boston, MA            Tweeter Center
Additional dates may be added.

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