Oasis return reminds world of when Manchester ruled the airwaves | AFP

The return of the prodigal Oasis brothers to Manchester – on the second leg of their highly‑anticipated reunion tour – rekindles memories of a time in the 1990s when the city was a cultural epicentre. Oasis then ruled the airwaves, following in the footsteps of Manchester's other musical giants, such as Joy Division and The Smiths.