Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs to Miss Concert Series for Medical Care
The musician Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has revealed he will be absent from a portion of his group’s comeback concerts as he undergoes treatment for prostate cancer.
Concerts He Will Miss
The 60-year-old musician, a founding member of the band, announced he will not be performing at the upcoming 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 social media post, he disclosed that he was diagnosed prostate cancer at the start of the year and is responding well to therapy.
“Early this year I was found to have prostate cancer. The positive aspect is I’m responding really well to treatment, which allowed me to take part in this incredible tour.
“Now, I am needing to take a planned break for the next phase of my care, so I’ll be unable to attend the concerts in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. I’m really sad to be absent from these events but I’m doing well and will be back ready to go in time for the South American leg.”
Earlier Cancer Diagnosis
This marks his first medical challenge. In 2022, Arthurs disclosed he had been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.
At that time, he wrote: “Just to inform everyone I’m going to be pausing from playing for a while. I have been found to have a tonsil cancer. But the positive news is it’s manageable and I will be starting a treatment plan soon.”
Career Highlights
Arthurs was a member in the band The Rain with Liam Gallagher in the early 1990s before they recruited the frontman’s sibling, Noel, who later insisted they adopt a new name.
He featured on three albums with the band, including the landmark Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, before departing in 1999 during the production of the fourth album, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants.
Arthurs later joined Liam Gallagher’s band temporarily and has frequently played on stage with Liam during his solo career, including at the UK music festivals in 2021.
He also formed the group his own band and served as a broadcast presenter after his period in the band.
