Former Oasis manager Alan McGee denies rumors that his chance meeting with the band was actually set up by the music bosses at Sony, reports FemaleFirst.
The official story has always been that McGee caught an Oasis gig completely by luck, having arrived early for another group’s show. The manager was so impressed with the fledgling band that he signed them on the spot, launching one of the most successful British bands in the last 20 years.
Recently, however, rumors have come out claiming the "chance meeting" story was fabricated and McGee’s attendance at the gig was set up by the big wigs at Sony Music – claims which McGee adamantly denies.
"You’re believing rubbish! Of course I was there! Ask Noel Gallagher! I’ve heard this story once before – someone connected to The Libertines said that Sony gave them to me. As if Sony would give me a band that sold 50 million records to put out so I could get all the money!" he told NME Magazine.
"Life’s not that nice! People don’t actually want to give you credit. I’ve heard that I didn’t find Oasis, I didn’t do this, I didn’t do that. How many things didn’t I f—— do?"