Oasis Guitarist Paul Arthurs to Miss Concert Series for Cancer Treatment
The musician Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has stated he will be absent from a leg of his group’s comeback concerts as he undergoes treatment for a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Concerts He Will Miss
The 60-year-old musician, a original member of the band, confirmed he will be unable to play at the scheduled shows in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.
The Seoul concert is scheduled 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 social media post, he disclosed that he was found to have prostate cancer at the start of the year and is responding well to therapy.
“Early this year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The positive aspect is I’m reacting very positively to treatment, which allowed me to participate in this amazing tour.
“Now, I am needing to take a planned break for the subsequent stage of my treatment, so I’ll be missing the concerts 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 South America.”
Previous Health Challenge
This is not his first medical challenge. In 2022, Arthurs revealed he had been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.
At that time, he stated: “Just to let you all know I’m going to be pausing from playing for a while. I have been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. But the positive news is it’s treatable and I will be beginning a course of treatment soon.”
Career Highlights
Arthurs was a member in the band The Rain with the frontman in the start of the 90s before they recruited the singer’s brother, Noel, who later insisted 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 leaving in 1999 during the production of the next record, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants.
Arthurs later joined Liam Gallagher’s band for a period and has often performed live with Liam during his solo career, 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 band.
