Owen Morris
The Welsh producer who mixed Oasis's early classics—and no, he's not the guy on the cover of *Morning Glory*.
Owen Morris (born in Glyncorrwg, Wales) is a Welsh record producer who worked with Oasis, mixing and co-producing their debut album *Definitely Maybe* in 1994. He continued working with the band on their subsequent two albums: *(What's the Story) Morning Glory?* (1995) and *Be Here Now* (1997). The person on the cover of *(What's the Story) Morning Glory?* holding the album's master tape is Brian Cannon, not Morris. His role was as a producer and engineer, not a band member, and he helped shape the sound of Oasis's early, defining records before moving on to other projects.
- Role
- Producer & Engineer
- Affiliation
- Oasis (Early Career)
- Key Work
- Definitely Maybe Album
- Era
- Mid-1990s
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Morris started in the music industry as a sound engineer at Spaceward Studio in Cambridge, England when he was 16. He continued as an engineer until 1994, when he mixed and co-produced Oasis's debut album *Definitely Maybe* (mastering was done by Mike Marsh). He then worked on *(What's the Story) Morning Glory?* (1995) and *Be Here Now* (1997). The person on the cover of *(What's the Story) Morning Glory?* holding the album's master tape is Brian Cannon, not Morris. Beyond Oasis, he co-produced the Verve's *A Northern Soul* (1995), co-produced and mixed Ash's *1977* (1996), and produced the View's debut *Hats Off to the Buskers*, which reached number one on the UK Albums Chart in 2006. Morris was not involved in the remastering of the first three Oasis albums for their 20th anniversary re-issues. According to a 2020 Rolling Stone article, Morris has retired and resides in Costa Rica.
In Their Own Story
In 1994, Owen Morris mixed and mastered Oasis's debut album *Definitely Maybe* at the age of 16 when he started as a sound engineer. He continued working with the band for their next two albums, *(What's the Story) Morning Glory?* (1995) and *Be Here Now* (1997). Morris appears on the cover of *(What's the Story) Morning Glory?* holding the album's master tape. In 2013, he re-mastered the first three Oasis albums with Ian Cooper for 20th anniversary re-issues. According to a 2020 Rolling Stone article, Morris has retired and resides in Costa Rica.
Reader's Guide
Owen Morris is a Welsh record producer born in Glyncorrwg, Wales. He started working in the music industry as a sound engineer at Spaceward Studio in Cambridge, England when he was 16. He continued as an engineer until 1994, when he mixed and mastered Oasis's debut album *Definitely Maybe*. He continued working with Oasis for their subsequent two albums: *(What's the Story) Morning Glory?* (1995) and *Be Here Now* (1997). Morris appears on the cover of *(What's the Story) Morning Glory?* holding the album's master tape. He also produced the Verve's *A Northern Soul* (1995), Ash's *1977* (1996), and the View's debut *Hats Off to the Buskers* (2006), which reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. In 2013, he re-mastered the first three Oasis albums with Ian Cooper for 20th anniversary re-issues. According to a 2020 Rolling Stone article, Morris has retired and resides in Costa Rica.
Did You Know?
- Owen Morris started working in the music industry as a sound engineer at Spaceward Studio in Cambridge, England when he was 16.
- He mixed and co-produced Oasis's debut album *Definitely Maybe* in 1994 (mastering was by Mike Marsh).
- The person on the cover of *(What's the Story) Morning Glory?* holding the master tape is Brian Cannon, not Owen Morris.
- He co-produced the Verve's *A Northern Soul* (1995) and co-produced/mixed Ash's *1977* (1996).
- He produced the View's debut album *Hats Off to the Buskers*, which reached number one on the UK Albums Chart in 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Owen Morris?
He was a Welsh music professional known for engineering and producing during the mid-1990s. Although not an official band member, he collaborated closely with Noel Gallagher on their first three studio albums.
Which Oasis records did Owen Morris produce?
Morris produced and mixed the band's debut album Definitely Maybe as well as What's the Story Morning Glory and Be Here Now. His engineering work helped define the signature Britpop noise associated with their biggest hits.
Why is Owen Morris featured on the Morning Glory cover?
He appears holding the master tape to signify his contribution as the producer who finalized the record's sound. This image highlights his importance in capturing the band's energy during that specific era.
Was Owen Morris an official member of Oasis?
No, he was never a touring or recording member of the group itself. His affiliation was strictly professional as an external producer and engineer hired to work on their recordings.
What happened to Owen Morris after working with Oasis?
Following his time with the band in 1997, he moved on to other production projects outside of the group. While less publicized than his Oasis work, he continued his career within the music industry.
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