Oasis Guitarist Paul Arthurs Will Skip Concert Series for Medical Care
The guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has announced he will be absent from a segment of his group’s comeback concerts as he undergoes treatment for prostate cancer.
Concerts He Will Miss
The 60-year-old musician, a founding member of the band, announced he will be unable to play at the scheduled shows in Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney and Melbourne.
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.
Health Update
In a social media post, he disclosed that he was found to have prostate cancer at the start of the year and is reacting positively to therapy.
“Early this year I was found to have prostate cancer. The good news is I’m responding really well to treatment, which enabled me to participate in this incredible tour.
“Now, I am needing to take a planned break for the subsequent stage of my care, so I’ll be missing the concerts in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. I’m very disappointed to be missing these shows but I’m doing well and will be returning ready to go in time for the South American leg.”
Previous Health Challenge
This marks his first health battle. In 2022, Arthurs disclosed he had been found to have a tonsil cancer diagnosis.
At that time, he stated: “Just to inform everyone I’m going to be taking a break from performing for a while. I have been found to have tonsil cancer. But the positive news is it’s manageable 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 singer’s brother, Noel, who subsequently demanded they change their name.
He featured on three records with the group, including the era-defining 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 later joined Liam Gallagher’s band temporarily 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 Parlour Flames and worked as a broadcast presenter after his time with the group.
