The musician Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has revealed he will miss a leg of his band’s reunion tour as he undergoes treatment for prostate cancer.
Tour Dates Affected
Arthurs, 60, a original member of the group, confirmed he will not be performing at the scheduled shows in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.
The show in Seoul is set 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.
Statement on His Condition
In a online statement, he disclosed that he was found to have prostate cancer earlier this 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 allowed me to participate in this incredible tour.
“Now, I am having to take a scheduled pause for the next phase of my treatment, so I’ll be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. I’m very disappointed to be missing these shows but I’m feeling good and will be returning prepared in time for South America.”
Earlier Cancer Diagnosis
This is not his first health battle. In 2022, Arthurs disclosed he had been diagnosed with a tonsil cancer diagnosis.
At that time, he wrote: “Just to inform everyone I’m going to be pausing from performing for a while. I have been found to have tonsil cancer. But the positive news is it’s treatable and I will be beginning a course of treatment soon.”
Career Highlights
Arthurs played in the band The Rain with the frontman in the start of the 90s before they brought in the singer’s brother, Noel, who subsequently demanded they adopt a new name.
He featured on three records with the group, including the landmark Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, before departing in 1999 during the recording of the fourth album, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants.
Arthurs later joined Liam Gallagher’s band temporarily and has frequently played live with Liam during his individual projects, 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 time with the band.
