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Oasis Guitarist 'Bonehead' Arthurs Reveals Prostate Cancer, Takes Planned Break From Live '25 Tour

The founding rhythm guitarist says treatment is going well and he expects to rejoin the band for the South America dates in November.

Overview

  • Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs said he was diagnosed early this year and is “responding really well to treatment,” which allowed him to perform on the reunion’s opening legs.
  • He will miss the upcoming shows in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney to undergo the next phase of his care.
  • He expects to return for the South America leg in November, with dates currently slated from Nov. 15 in Buenos Aires to Nov. 23 in São Paulo.
  • Oasis amplified his announcement and wished him well, saying they expect to see him back on stage in South America.
  • A key original member who was cleared of tonsil cancer in 2022 and praised by Noel Gallagher for helping make the reunion happen, Arthurs steps away as the tour continues with 13 dates across Asia, Australia and South America.