Oasis Guitarist Paul Arthurs Will Skip Tour Leg for Cancer Treatment
The musician Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has announced he will miss a segment of his group’s comeback concerts as he undergoes treatment for prostate cancer.
Tour Dates Affected
The 60-year-old musician, a original member of the group, confirmed he will be unable to play at the upcoming shows in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.
The Seoul concert is set for 21 October, with subsequent dates in 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 found to have prostate cancer earlier this year and is responding well to treatment.
“Early this year I was found to have prostate cancer. The good news is I’m reacting very positively to treatment, which allowed me to take part in this amazing tour.
“Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my care, so I’ll be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. I’m very disappointed to be absent from these events but I’m feeling good and will be back prepared in time for the South American leg.”
Earlier Cancer Diagnosis
This marks his first health battle. In 2022, Arthurs disclosed he had been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.
At that time, he wrote: “Just to inform everyone I’m going to be pausing from performing for a while. I have been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. But the positive news is it’s treatable and I will be starting a treatment plan soon.”
Musical Journey
Arthurs was a member in the band The Rain with the frontman in the early 1990s before they recruited the frontman’s sibling, Noel, who subsequently demanded they change their name.
He recorded 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 later joined Liam Gallagher’s band for a period and has often performed on stage with Liam during his individual projects, most recently at the UK music festivals in 2021.
He also established the group Parlour Flames and worked as a broadcast presenter after his time with the group.
