The Black Crowes Claim They Inspired Oasis Reunion

Chris Robinson says the Robinson brothers' reconciliation was the "barometer" for the Gallagher brothers.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:00pm

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Before Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher ended their long-running feud to get Oasis back together in 2024, another pair of formerly estranged brothers, Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson, reunited their band, The Black Crowes, in 2019. Chris Robinson now claims that the Robinson brothers' reconciliation was the "barometer" for the Gallagher brothers and directly led to the Oasis reunion.

Why it matters

The reunion of both Oasis and The Black Crowes, two iconic rock bands known for their sibling rivalries, has generated significant interest in the music industry. Chris Robinson's claim that The Black Crowes' reconciliation inspired the Oasis reunion adds an intriguing backstory to these high-profile comebacks.

The details

In an interview with Rolling Stone's Nashville Now, Chris Robinson said "Of course we did. There's no doubt in my mind that we didn't. I don't care what Noel or Liam say. They are that heavily influenced by how Rich and I's relationship is going." He added, "I would say we're the barometer to their family dynamic. That's just a fact. And I'd like to see either of them deny it." Oasis and The Black Crowes actually toured together back in 2001 on the Tour of Brotherly Love alongside another sibling band, Spacehog.

  • The Black Crowes reunited in 2019.
  • Oasis reunited in 2024.

The players

Chris Robinson

The lead singer of The Black Crowes, who claims the Robinson brothers' reconciliation was the "barometer" for the Gallagher brothers' Oasis reunion.

Rich Robinson

The guitarist of The Black Crowes, who is the brother of Chris Robinson.

Noel Gallagher

The lead guitarist of Oasis, who ended his long-running feud with his brother Liam to reunite the band in 2024.

Liam Gallagher

The lead singer of Oasis, who ended his long-running feud with his brother Noel to reunite the band in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“Of course we did. There's no doubt in my mind that we didn't. I don't care what Noel or Liam say. They are that heavily influenced by how Rich and I's relationship is going.”

— Chris Robinson, Lead singer of The Black Crowes

“I would say we're the barometer to their family dynamic. That's just a fact. And I'd like to see either of them deny it.”

— Chris Robinson, Lead singer of The Black Crowes

“It was amazing. That was a great tour.”

— Rich Robinson, Guitarist of The Black Crowes

What’s next

Oasis and The Black Crowes are both nominated to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2026, with the inductees to be announced in April.

The takeaway

The reunions of both Oasis and The Black Crowes, two iconic rock bands known for their sibling rivalries, have captivated music fans. Chris Robinson's claim that The Black Crowes' reconciliation served as the "barometer" for the Oasis reunion adds an intriguing backstory to these high-profile comebacks, highlighting the interconnected dynamics of famous musical families.