Ride were a British alternative rock band that band formed in 1988 in Oxford, England, consisting of Andy Bell, Mark Gardener, Laurence Colbert, and Steve Queralt. The band were initially part of the "shoegazing" scene. Following the break-up of the band in 1996, members moved on to various other projects, most notably Bell who became the bass player for Oasis. In 2001, the band were briefly reunited for a one-off performance for a television show.