Oasis guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs has introduced that he is present process remedy for prostate most cancers.
The legendary musician, who is among the founding members of the Manchester-born band alongside Liam and Noel, revealed he had been recognized with the illness earlier this 12 months.
In an announcement shared to social media on Friday (3 October), he defined he could be taking a ‘deliberate break’ from the Reside ’25 reunion tour as he heads into the ‘subsequent part’ of his remedy.
Arthurs, 60, defined: “Early this 12 months I used to be recognized with prostate most cancers.
“The excellent news is I am responding rather well to remedy, which meant I may very well be a part of this unbelievable tour.
“Now, I’m having to take a deliberate break for the subsequent part of my care, so I will be lacking the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.
“I am actually unhappy to be lacking these reveals however l’m feeling good and will probably be again able to go in time for South America.”
He advised supporters that he’ll return to the stage with the Gallagher brothers in November, whereas wishing those that are attending gigs this month an ‘superb time’.
Noel beforehand advised the group at a gig in Wales that Bonehead was the rationale behind his highly-anticipated reunion with Liam, saying: “If it wasn’t for him, none of this could have occurred.”
Arthurs’ put up was flooded with messages of assist from each music stars and followers, who wished him nicely as he embarks on the subsequent part of his most cancers remedy.
One individual stated: “I like you, Bonehead! Take it straightforward and deal with getting higher. Wishing you all the perfect!”
One other wrote: “All the perfect buddy! Your contribution to the tour to date has been stellar.”
A 3rd commented: “Wishing you a wholesome restoration!”
Whereas a fourth fan added: “Bonehead mate. We love you to bits. You’ve got been a cornerstone of this reunion. It will by no means ever of been the identical with out you. We’ll miss that wall of sound however your well being comes first. Take care man and see you quickly.”
Oasis additionally shared a message on social media in response, because the band stated in a put up on X: “Wishing you all the perfect together with your remedy Bonehead – we’ll see you again on stage in South America.”
Again in 2022, Arthurs shared the same announcement which defined he could be unable to carry out alongside Liam at a spate of reveals as he had been recognized with tonsil most cancers.
Just a few months later, he advised followers that he had obtained the ‘all clear’ in an announcement shared to Instagram, whereas including: “Thanks a lot all of you for the messages I’ve had all through, you’ve helped me greater than you recognize.”
Bonehead has been part of Oasis from the very starting and have become recognized for his expertise because the band’s rhythm guitarist, earlier than he left in 1999.
His departure got here ten years forward of Noel’s dramatic exit, which in the end spelled the tip of the Brit group…however that is all previously now.
Former Oasis members Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Joey Waronker have additionally been lending the lads a hand on their Reside ’25 tour over the previous few months. The band at the moment have 13 reveals left.
All the perfect, Bonehead.
No Comments