Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs to Miss Tour Leg for Medical Care
The musician Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has announced he will miss a segment of his group’s comeback concerts as he receives treatment for a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Concerts He Will Miss
Arthurs, 60, a original member of the band, confirmed he will not be performing at the scheduled shows in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.
The Seoul concert is set for 21 October, followed by 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 therapy.
“Early this year I was found to have prostate cancer. The good news is I’m reacting very positively to treatment, which enabled me to participate in this incredible tour.
“Now, I am needing to take a planned break for the next phase of my treatment, so I’ll be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. I’m really sad to be missing these shows but I’m doing well and will be back ready to go in time for South America.”
Earlier Cancer Diagnosis
This marks his first health battle. In 2022, Arthurs revealed he had been diagnosed with a tonsil cancer diagnosis.
At that time, he wrote: “Just to let you all know I’m going to be taking a break from playing for a while. I have been found to have tonsil cancer. But the good news is it’s manageable and I will be starting a course of treatment soon.”
Musical Journey
Arthurs played in the band The Rain with Liam Gallagher in the start of the 90s before they recruited the singer’s brother, Noel, who subsequently demanded they change their name.
He featured on three records with the group, including the landmark Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, before leaving in 1999 during the production of the next record, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants.
Arthurs later joined Liam Gallagher’s band for a period and has frequently played live with Liam during his solo career, most recently at the UK music festivals in 2021.
He also formed the group Parlour Flames and served as a broadcast presenter after his period in the group.
