White also played drums on Andy Bell's wife Idha's debut solo studio album Melody Inn, forming a connection with another future Oasis member.
Prior to joining Oasis, White drummed with London-based band Starclub and also for Dr Robert, lead vocalist of The Blow Monkeys.
White replaced original Oasis drummer Tony McCarroll in April 1995 and was immediately "thrown in the deep end", joining the band the very next day to perform a playback of "Some Might Say" in front of a national TV audience on BBC1's long running music programme Top of the Pops.
Initially known as 'Whitey', he was later re-christened 'Dave' by the band because he once served himself a drink from an unattended bar, therefore resembling the character Dave from "The Winchester" in the '70s TV series Minder.
Consequently, Liam allegedly lost some of his front teeth, and White needed a brain scan after suffering minor head injuries.
Noel Gallagher has stated that White had a far greater significance to the band than a mere session and touring drummer, claiming that he helped immensely in the recording process.
White married an American actress and model Liz Carey on 13 August 1997 at Studley Priory Hotel, Oxfordshire.
[6] Steve White (drummer), Alan's older brother, played with Weller in The Style Council and various other famous musicians, including The Who.
Other influences include Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, Chad Smith, Mick Avory, and John Bonham.