Beck Hints Longtime Drummer Joey Waronker Is Touring With Oasis Again

Oasis fans are hanging onto every hint ahead of the band's massive live return, and alternative legend Beck just dropped a major clue about who could be behind the kit. In a fresh interview, the hitmaker suggested that his trusted studio drummer Joey Waronker is unavailable for his own live shows because he might be busy drumming for the iconic Britpop group. Beck recently released his new record, *Ride Lonesome*, which features Waronker heavily on percussion. Fans naturally assumed the veteran session musician would join Beck on stage for his upcoming tour, which launches at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. However, Beck revealed that Waronker will not be in his live lineup due to a heavily packed calendar.

Addressing Waronker's availability, Beck explained according to reports that he rarely gets the drummer for full touring legs because he remains so in demand. He noted that while they always jump at the chance to play together and Waronker laid down tracks for the new album, the drummer's schedule is booked up—fueling rumors that he is prepping for Oasis' upcoming live dates. Waronker is already deeply connected to the Oasis camp. The famous session player handled drumming duties for Liam Gallagher and John Squire during their collaborative joint tour in 2024, placing him squarely in the band's immediate orbit right before Liam and Noel Gallagher announced their historic reunion.

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Beyond his work with Beck and Liam Gallagher, Waronker holds one of the most respected resumes in alternative rock. He joined forces with Radiohead's Thom Yorke in the supergroup Atoms For Peace and collaborated with producer Nigel Godrich in the experimental group Ultraísta. Over the years, he has also recorded or performed with heavyweights like R.E.M., Elliott Smith, and Roger Waters. While official representatives for Oasis have yet to confirm the full backing band for their reunion run, Beck's casual revelation has sent fan speculation into overdrive. If Waronker officially steps up to the drum throne, Oasis will have one of rock's premier rhythm masters keeping the beat.