Britain, this summer at least, is going ballistic for the biggest bands from back in the day. The jubilance for the coming-back-together of Oasis and Black Sabbath is understandable. These acts are legends born from Britain’s working class.

The reunion of Noel and Liam Gallagher has caused most excitement. Ever since the Britpop brothers announced themselves with their 1994 debut Definitely Maybe, their anthemic sounds have become part of the UK music canon. Wonderwall is an unofficial national anthem of sorts, one belted out after rounds of beers. With the Manchester indie rockers’ first shows in 16 years, more than 1 million fans will feel justified in splashing out about £766 on average (tickets, travel, hotels) in a total projected to crest £1bn.

The prime minister has even joined in with the celebration, promising to tackle ticket-pricing problems. For those who were priced out or who couldn’t get tickets, the culture industry has sagely transformed into Nostaliga Inc around the gigs. There’s an

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