‘Adam’s last words were ‘I’ll be there with you’’published at 14:43 British Summer Time
Kris Bramwell
BBC News
Image source, Sam RandallSam Randall (right) will be remembering his Oasis-loving friend Adam, who died earlier this year
Sam Randall, 41, in Maidenhead, Berkshire, is going to the gig tonight with his old school friends Rollo and Pete. They went to secondary school together and “collectively all got into Oasis around the same time in 1995”.
However, there is one person missing from the group – Adam Conrad Pratt.
“In 1997, after plenty of pleading with our mums (we were barely aged 14 or 15), we managed to get tickets to see Oasis on their Be Here Now tour at Earls Court. Later that year, Adam and I saw them again at Wembley Arena. Oasis became our band! The soundtrack to our youth.
“In 2020, Adam was diagnosed with colon cancer. He faced it with courage and determination, undergoing multiple surgeries and treatments.”
So when the reunion tour was announced, the friends were “beyond excited”. Then Adam’s cancer returned aggressively around Christmas 2024.
“After a brave fight, Adam passed away at home in California in February surrounded by his family.
“I was lucky enough to have one final call with him just days before. Though weak, he still managed to joke and laugh. I’ll never forget him saying, ‘I’ll be there down the front with you boys at the gig’.
“In honour of Adam, we’ll be wearing custom t-shirts I designed for the concert. He may not be there in person, but he’ll be with us in every word we sing!”
