Bonehead out of Oasis tour after cancer diagnosis
- Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, Oasis guitarist, announced on October 3, 2025, he is taking a planned break from the reunion tour due to health reasons.
- He revealed an earlier diagnosis of prostate cancer this year and had previously been treated for tonsil cancer in 2022, with the all-clear confirmed last September.
- Arthurs will miss the forthcoming concerts across key cities in Asia and Australia as he continues his medical treatment but took part in the initial portion of the tour and plans to rejoin the band for the South American leg beginning November 15.
- He mentioned that his treatment is going well, he feels positive overall, and though he's disappointed to miss some performances, he expects to return to performing live with the band during their South American tour soon.
- Oasis expressed support, wishing him well and confirming his return, while the band recently completed the UK leg with two Wembley shows and plans to perform in Asia, Australia, and South America.
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Oasis guitarist Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs has to cancel several tour dates due to another cancer. The musician shows himself fighting – in November he wants to be on stage again.

Paul Arthur's prostate cancer was diagnosed at the beginning of the year. The guitarist is not supposed to be at the concerts in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.
Paul Arthurs, better known by his nickname, Bonehead and guitarist of the legendary Manchester Oasis band, has revealed that he has prostate cancer that will force him to miss several concerts on the band's tour. The 60-year-old musician shared the news with his fans in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday afternoon. Bonehead revealed that he had been diagnosed earlier this year and was responding well to the treatment. However, he will miss…
So far, guitarist Paul »Bonehead« Arthurs has been on the comeback tour of Oasis. Now he announces a break for cancer therapy. But promises a quick return.
Paul ?Bonehead? Arthurs, historian guitarist and co-founder of the Oasis, revealed that he was suffering from prostate cancer and that he had to temporarily suspend his...
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