Oasis are most heavily influenced by The Beatles. This influence is frequently labelled as an "obsession" by the British media.Musically and lyrically, they have also cited bands such as The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, Sex Pistols, The Smiths, Neil Young, The Stooges and The Stone Roses as their major influences.
Several bands have cited Oasis as an influence or inspiration, including Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, The Coral, and Kasabian, whose singer Tom Meighan is a close friend to Noel. No Way Sis were a cover band from Glasgow who had a top 40 hit in the UK with "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" a cover of the New Seekers song sung in the manner of Oasis.The Japanese band Little by Little derived their name from the Oasis song of the same name.Other, 'direct' influences have led to court cases; Neil Innes sued after the song "Whatever" borrowed from his "How Sweet to Be an Idiot". He was awarded royalties and a co-writer credit.Oasis were also sued by Coca Cola and forced to change lyrics after it was alleged that the song "Shakermaker" lifted words and melody from "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing".
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