Alan White Wife: Who Is He Married To? (2026)

Alan White, the longtime drummer of Oasis, married American actress and model Liz Carey on August 13, 1997, at Studley Priory Hotel in Oxfordshire. The couple divorced in 2004.

Who Is Liz Carey?

Liz Carey is an American actress and model (also reported in some sources as Liz Atkins). She met Alan White in December 1995 on the set of Oasis's "Don't Look Back in Anger" music video, where she was one of the models. They married on August 13, 1997, at Studley Priory Hotel in Oxfordshire. The marriage ended in divorce in 2004.

Marriage Timeline

White met Liz Carey in December 1995 during the filming of the "Don't Look Back in Anger" video. They married on August 13, 1997, at Studley Priory Hotel, Oxfordshire. The couple divorced in 2004 — the same year White left Oasis. White later had a son with a woman named Charlie, sold their London home in 2013, and moved to the countryside.

Children

Alan White has a son with a woman named Charlie, born after his divorce from Liz Carey. The family moved from London to the countryside in 2013.

Career Highlights

Alan Victor White — known as "Whitey" — was born on May 26, 1972. His older brother Steve White drummed for the Style Council and Paul Weller. Recommended to Noel Gallagher by Paul Weller, Alan joined Oasis in April 1995, replacing Tony McCarroll, and debuted on BBC's Top of the Pops the day after joining. He was Oasis's longest-serving drummer, playing on four studio albums: (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995), Be Here Now (1997), Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000), and Heathen Chemistry (2002), plus the live album Familiar to Millions (2000). White made his Oasis debut on BBC's Top of the Pops the day after joining in April 1995, played Glastonbury that June, and performed at the band's historic Knebworth shows in August 1996. Before Oasis he had auditioned for Whirlpool — the band led by future Oasis guitarist Gem Archer — and played drums for the London band Starclub and for Dr. Robert, lead vocalist of the Blow Monkeys. He left Oasis in early 2004 during sessions for the band's sixth album and was replaced by Zak Starkey.

FAQ

Who is Alan White's wife?

Alan White was married to American actress and model Liz Carey from 1997 to 2004. He is now divorced.

How did Alan White meet his wife?

On the set of Oasis's "Don't Look Back in Anger" music video in December 1995, where Carey was a model.

Does Alan White have children?

Yes — a son with a woman named Charlie, born after his divorce.

When did Alan White leave Oasis?

In early 2004, during recording sessions for the band's sixth album. He was replaced by Zak Starkey.

Is Alan White related to Steve White?

Yes. His older brother Steve White is the drummer who played with the Style Council and Paul Weller's solo band.