Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs Takes a Break from Oasis Reunion Tour Due to Health Reasons
Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, a key member of the rock band Oasis, has announced his temporary withdrawal from the group’s current reunion tour following a prostate cancer diagnosis. The guitarist, aged 60, shared the news of his health condition through a social media post on Friday, stating that he needs to focus on his medical treatment.
Arthurs expressed in his announcement that he was diagnosed earlier this year but has been responding well to the treatment, which allowed him to participate in the early parts of the tour. “The treatment has been effective so far, allowing me to join the tour initially,” Arthurs mentioned in his statement. “However, I must now pause for the next phase of my treatment and will unfortunately miss the performances in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne, and Sydney.”
Despite his disappointment at not being able to perform in the upcoming shows, Arthurs reassured his followers that he is in good spirits and anticipates returning to the stage for the tour’s South American dates. “I’m sad to miss these upcoming shows, but I’m feeling good and looking forward to rejoining the tour in South America,” he said.
Arthurs encouraged his fans to enjoy the concerts during his absence and promised a strong return: “Have an amazing time at the concerts this month, and I’ll see you back on stage with the band in November,” he assured.
This recent health announcement marks the second time Arthurs has publicly shared a cancer diagnosis. In 2022, he revealed that he had been battling tonsil cancer, diagnosed in March of the previous year. He discussed his challenging journey and recovery process during his Radio X special show, Bonehead’s Bank Holiday. “It was a tough year, but I completed treatment by June 24 and was declared cancer-free three months later,” he recalled.
Arthurs continued to share details about his ongoing care managed by Christie Hospital in Manchester, a leading cancer treatment center. “I’m fortunate to be under the care of Christie Hospital for the next five years. Though I’m nearly back to full health, some things might never return to how they were, but that’s okay. The important thing is I’m being well looked after and monitored,” he explained.
Oasis’s Journey and Reunion
Arthurs was among the original founders of Oasis in 1991, with the Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam, joining soon after. The band, which first split in 2009, made an exciting comeback in 2024 and initiated their reunion tour this summer.
The Gallagher brothers have been relatively reserved about the specifics behind their decision to reunite but credited Arthurs for the band’s revival during a concert in Cardiff in July. They told the audience, “If it wasn’t for him, none of this would have happened,” highlighting his crucial role in bringing the band back together.
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