Oasis Guitarist Arthurs Takes Break From Reunion Tour for Cancer Treatment

Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, the co-founder and guitarist of the iconic British band Oasis, has announced a planned break from the band's 2025 reunion tour to undergo treatment for prostate cancer. Diagnosed earlier this year, Arthurs reported that he is responding well to treatment but will miss the upcoming shows in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne, and Sydney before rejoining the tour in South America in November. This marks his second cancer battle, having previously been diagnosed with and treated for tonsil cancer in 2022. Oasis reunited after a 15-year hiatus in 2024, with the Gallagher brothers returning to the stage and embarking on a highly anticipated tour that includes stops in Brazil later this year. The band and fans have expressed strong support for Arthurs during his health-related absence, underlining the significance of his role in the band's reunion and ongoing success. The reunion tour has been notable both for its commercial success and the rare reconciliation of the Gallagher brothers, whose previous feud had ended the band in 2009.