Oasis Guitarist Paul Arthurs Will Skip Concert Series for Medical Care
The musician Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has stated 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, announced he will be unable to play at the scheduled shows in Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney and Melbourne.
The Seoul concert is scheduled for 21 October, followed by Tokyo on 25-26 October, Melbourne on 31 October, 1 and 4 November, and Sydney on 7-8 November.
Health Update
In a social media post, he shared that he was diagnosed prostate cancer at the start of the year and is responding well to treatment.
“Early this year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The positive aspect is I’m responding really well to treatment, which enabled me to take part in this incredible tour.
“Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my care, so I’ll be missing the concerts in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. I’m really sad to be absent from these events but I’m feeling good and will be returning prepared in time for the South American leg.”
Previous Health Challenge
This is not his first medical challenge. In 2022, Arthurs revealed he had been found to have tonsil cancer.
At that time, he wrote: “Just to let you all know I’m going to be taking a break from performing for a while. I have been found to have tonsil cancer. But the good news is it’s treatable and I will be starting a treatment plan soon.”
Career Highlights
Arthurs was a member in the band The Rain with Liam Gallagher in the early 1990s before they recruited the frontman’s sibling, Noel, who later insisted they change their name.
He featured on three albums with the band, including the landmark Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, before leaving in 1999 during the recording of the fourth album, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants.
Arthurs subsequently became part of Liam Gallagher’s band for a period and has frequently played on stage with Liam during his solo career, including at the Reading and Leeds festivals in 2021.
He also formed the group his own band and worked as a broadcast presenter after his period in the band.
