Oasis Guitarist Paul Arthurs to Miss Concert Series for Medical Care

The guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has announced he will miss a portion of his group’s comeback concerts as he undergoes treatment for a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Tour Dates Affected

Arthurs, 60, a founding member of the band, confirmed he will be unable to play at the upcoming shows in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.

The show in Seoul 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.

Health Update

In a social media post, he shared that he was found to have prostate cancer earlier this 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 allowed me to participate in this incredible tour.

“Now, I am having to take a scheduled pause for the subsequent stage of my treatment, so I’ll be unable to attend the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. I’m really sad to be absent from these events but I’m doing well and will be back prepared in time for South America.”

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 let you all know I’m going to be taking a break from performing for a while. I have been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. But the positive news is it’s manageable and I will be starting a course of treatment soon.”

Career Highlights

Arthurs played in the band The Rain with the frontman in the early 1990s before they recruited the singer’s brother, Noel, who subsequently demanded they adopt a new name.

He recorded 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 next record, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants.

Arthurs subsequently became part of Liam Gallagher’s band for a period and has often performed live with Liam during his individual projects, including at the Reading and Leeds festivals in 2021.

He also established the group Parlour Flames and worked as a broadcast presenter after his period in the group.