Oasis Guitarist Paul Arthurs to Miss Tour Leg for Medical Care
The musician Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has announced he will be absent from a portion of his group’s comeback concerts as he begins treatment for prostate cancer.
Tour Dates Affected
Arthurs, 60, a founding member of the group, confirmed he will be unable to play at the upcoming shows in Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney and Melbourne.
The Seoul concert is set for 21 October, followed by Tokyo on 25-26 October, Melbourne on 31 October, 1 and 4 November, and Sydney on 7-8 November.
Statement on His Condition
In a online statement, he disclosed that he was diagnosed prostate cancer earlier this year and is responding well to therapy.
“Early this year I was found to have prostate cancer. The positive aspect is I’m responding really well to treatment, which enabled me to participate in this incredible tour.
“Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my treatment, so I’ll be unable to attend the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. I’m really sad to be absent from these events but I’m doing well and will be back ready to go in time for the South American leg.”
Previous Health Challenge
This is not his first medical challenge. In 2022, Arthurs disclosed he had been found to have tonsil cancer.
At that time, he stated: “Just to let you all know I’m going to be taking a break from playing for a while. I have been found to have tonsil cancer. But the positive news is it’s treatable and I will be starting a course of treatment soon.”
Career Highlights
Arthurs played in the band The Rain with the frontman in the early 1990s before they recruited the frontman’s sibling, Noel, who subsequently demanded they adopt a new name.
He featured on three albums with the group, including the era-defining Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, before departing in 1999 during the production of the fourth album, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants.
Arthurs subsequently became part of Liam Gallagher’s band temporarily and has often performed live with Liam during his solo career, including at the Reading and Leeds festivals in 2021.
He also formed the group Parlour Flames and worked as a radio DJ after his time with the group.
