As Oasis' primary songwriter, Noel Gallagher was never shy about nicking a bit of inspiration from his heroes. From mod pioneers like Pete Townshend, Keith Richards, and Ray Davies through '70s glam superstars David Bowie and Marc Bolan, and right up to indie icons like The Jam, The Smiths, and The Stone Roses, Oasis drew from the entire history of British rock 'n' roll.