Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, the guitarist for English rock band Oasis, shared a serious well being replace with followers on Friday and confirmed he’d be stepping away from the reunion tour.
Arthurs took to Instagram and shared that he was at the moment battling prostate most cancers, which he revealed he was recognized with earlier within the 12 months.
“The excellent news is I’m responding rather well to therapy, which meant I might be a part of this unimaginable tour,” Arthurs wrote to followers. “Now, I’m having to take a deliberate break for the subsequent section of my care, so I’ll be lacking the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.”
As he continued, Arthurs informed his followers that he was “actually unhappy to be lacking these reveals.”
But, he remained optimistic about his well being, noting that he’s was “feeling good” and deliberate to “be again able to go in time for South America.”
Arthurs — a founding member of Oasis — signed off his replace: “Have a tremendous time when you’re going this month and I’ll see you again onstage with the band in November.”
Arthurs’ Oasis bandmates confirmed their love for the guitarist by resharing his announcement on the band’s Instagram web page. In addition they wrote, “Wishing you all the most effective together with your therapy.”
Arthurs has battled most cancers earlier than, having beforehand been recognized with tonsil most cancers — a analysis he shared in 2022 whereas on tour with Liam Gallagher.
He took a break from taking part in on the time. Although, Arthurs shared he went into remission in September of that very same 12 months.
Oasis introduced their reunion tour in August 2024 after brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher ended their close to 15-year feud.
Oasis Reside ’25 Tour kicked off in July and is anticipated to conclude subsequent month when the band performs in São Paulo, Brazil.
