Bonehead to miss Oasis tour dates after cancer diagnosis

Oasis guitarist and co-founder Paul Arthurs, better known as Bonehead, has announced that he will miss a number of performances on Oasis' Live '25 tour to receive treatment for prostate cancer.

The musician said in an Instagram post that he will miss gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.

"The good news is I'm responding really well to treatment, which meant I could be part of this incredible tour," said the 60-year-old who was diagnosed earlier this year.

"I'm really sad to be missing these shows, but I'm feeling good and will be back ready to go in time for South America."

"Have an amazing time if you're going this month, and I'll see you back onstage with the band in November."

Arthurs, who plays rhythm guitar and keyboards, previously recovered from tonsil cancer in 2022.

He was a member of Oasis from its start in 1991 until he left the group in 1999. He rejoined the band in 2024 for their current reunion tour.

• See Bonehead's statement below.

 

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