Oasis Guitarist Paul Arthur to Miss Concerts for Cancer Treatment
Paul “Bonehead” Arthur, the guitarist for Oasis, will not be participating in the upcoming concerts on the band’s reunion tour as he seeks treatment for prostate cancer.
In an Instagram post, Arthur shared, “I was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year. The good news is that I responded really well to the treatment, which meant I was able to take this incredible tour.”
The band, famous for hits like “Wonderwall” and “Stop Crying Your Heart Out,” has been touring globally since July 2025.
This marks the first reunion since 2009, featuring brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher alongside Arthur, Gem Archer, and Andy Bell.
The “Don’t Look Back in Anger” band will perform eight shows across Asia and Australia from October 21 to November 8.
Arthur mentioned, “I will miss gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne, and Sydney as I need to take a planned break in the next phase of care.” He expressed sadness over missing these shows but added, “I feel good and I’m ready to prepare in time for South America.”
The South American leg of the tour kicks off on November 15, starting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and includes 41 additional dates in Chile and Brazil.
Arthur, an original band member since its formation in 1991, concluded his message with a heartfelt note, encouraging fans, “If you’re going this month, have a great time. See you on stage with the band in November.”
In support, his bandmates shared well-wishes for his treatment via Arthur’s Instagram account.
While no replacement guitarist has been announced, Archer, who joined the band after Arthur’s departure in 1999, has toured with them previously.
Reports suggest that the “Live ’25 Tour” is anticipated to generate over $200 million thanks to partnerships with companies like Live Nation and Adidas.
Oasis originally broke up shortly after the 2009 Rock En Seine Festival in France, following tensions between Liam and Noel Gallagher. “We were waiting for 30,000 people to take the stage in Paris,” Noel recalled. “We broke up within those five minutes, and I’m proud of it, but it all ends.”
