Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs to Miss Tour Leg for Medical Care

The guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has stated he will miss a leg of his band’s reunion tour as he receives treatment for a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Tour Dates Affected

The 60-year-old musician, a founding member of the band, confirmed he will not be performing 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 diagnosed prostate cancer at the start of the year and is responding well to treatment.

“Early this year I was found to have prostate cancer. The good news is I’m responding really well to treatment, which enabled me to participate in this incredible tour.

“Now, I am needing 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 very disappointed to be missing these shows 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 diagnosed with tonsil cancer.

At that time, he wrote: “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 good news is it’s manageable and I will be starting a treatment plan soon.”

Career Highlights

Arthurs played in the band The Rain with the frontman in the start of the 90s before they recruited the frontman’s sibling, Noel, who later insisted they adopt a new name.

He featured on three records with the band, including the era-defining Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, before departing in 1999 during the production of the next record, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants.

Arthurs subsequently became part of Liam Gallagher’s band temporarily and has often performed live with Liam during his solo career, including at the Reading and Leeds festivals in 2021.

He also formed the group his own band and worked as a broadcast presenter after his period in the band.