Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs to Miss Tour Leg for Medical Care
The musician Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has revealed he will be absent from a leg of his band’s reunion tour as he receives treatment for a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Concerts He Will Miss
The 60-year-old musician, a original member of the band, announced he will be unable to play at the upcoming shows in Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney and Melbourne.
The show in Seoul 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.
Health Update
In a online statement, he shared 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 allowed me to participate in this incredible tour.
“Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my treatment, so I’ll be unable to attend 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 returning ready to go in time for the South American leg.”
Earlier Cancer Diagnosis
This marks his first medical challenge. In 2022, Arthurs revealed he had been found to have tonsil cancer.
At that time, he wrote: “Just to inform everyone I’m going to be taking a break from performing 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.”
Career Highlights
Arthurs was a member in the band The Rain with Liam Gallagher in the early 1990s before they brought in the singer’s brother, Noel, who later insisted they adopt a new name.
He featured on three albums 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 temporarily and has often performed live with Liam during his individual projects, including at the Reading and Leeds festivals in 2021.
He also established the group Parlour Flames and served as a radio DJ after his time with the group.
