Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs Will Skip Concert Series for Medical Care
The guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has revealed he will be absent from a leg of his band’s reunion tour as he begins treatment for a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Tour Dates Affected
Arthurs, 60, a original member of the group, announced he will not be performing at the scheduled shows in Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney and Melbourne.
The show in Seoul 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.
Statement on His Condition
In a online statement, he shared that he was diagnosed prostate cancer earlier this year and is responding well to therapy.
“Early this year I was found to have prostate cancer. The good news is I’m reacting very positively to treatment, which allowed me to take part in this incredible tour.
“Now, I am having to take a scheduled pause for the next phase of my treatment, so I’ll be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. I’m really sad to be absent from these events but I’m feeling good and will be back prepared in time for the South American leg.”
Previous Health Challenge
This is not his first health battle. In 2022, Arthurs disclosed he had been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.
At that time, he stated: “Just to inform everyone I’m going to be pausing 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 course of treatment soon.”
Musical Journey
Arthurs was a member in the band The Rain with Liam Gallagher in the start of the 90s before they brought in the singer’s brother, Noel, who subsequently demanded they change their name.
He recorded three records with the band, 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 subsequently became part of Liam Gallagher’s band for a period and has frequently played on stage with Liam during his individual projects, most recently at the Reading and Leeds festivals in 2021.
He also formed the group Parlour Flames and worked as a broadcast presenter after his period in the band.
