Oasis guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs is taking a break from the band’s reunion tour after revealing a serious health issue.
Arthurs, 60, announced his prostate cancer diagnosis in an Instagram post on Friday, revealing he received the news “early this year.”
“The good news is I’m responding really well to treatment, which meant I could be part of this incredible tour,” the guitarist wrote. “Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my care, so I’ll be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne, and Sydney.”
Arthurs confirmed he is “really sad to be missing these shows,” but is “feeling good and will be back ready to go in time for South America.”
“Have an amazing time if you’re going this month, and I’ll see you back onstage with the band in November,” the Oasi