The 'Battle of Britpop' is perhaps the single most iconic musical event of the 90s in the UK.The chart battle between Blur and Oasis bought the two bands to the forefront of British consciousness in 1995, gaining mass media attention in national newspapers and on TV evening news.The British press had already reported an intense rivalry between the two camps, when Blur's record label moved the original release date for their single 'Country House' to the 14 August, the same date as Oasis's 'Roll ...
Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The 'Battle of Britpop' is perhaps the single most iconic musical event of the 90s in the UK.The chart battle between Blur and Oasis bought the two bands to the forefront... more info