Due to illness, album guitarist Paul Arthurs, who is better known as Bonehead, won’t be playing with the band for the next few shows.
Oasis have paid a sweet tribute to their guitarist Bonehead after he was forced to pull out of the next leg of their world comeback tour.
The 60-year-old Rock n Roll star was present for all of the band’s iconic UK gigs, but earlier this month shared the sad news he had been diagnosed with cancer again. It comes three years after he got the all clear from tonsil cancer in 2022.
Bonehead, whose real name is Paul Arthurs, announced his diagnosis of prostate cancer on October 3 via social media. The good news is that I’m doing well on my treatment, which allowed me to participate in this incredible tour.
I’ll miss the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne, and Sydney because I have a planned break for the next phase of my care right now. Although I’m sorely disappointed that I’m going to miss these shows, I’m feeling good and will be back in time for South America.
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He concluded the post by saying, “If you’re going this month, have an amazing time, and I’ll see you back onstage with the band in November.” “Bonehead. “
Bonehead will likely be well enough to reunite with the group when they play significant shows on their upcoming Argentine, Chile, and Brazil dates in Argentina.
Proving they are thinking of their bandmate, Liam and Noel made sure he was still a part of the tour – by bringing a cardboard cut out of Bonehead on the road with them. Posting a snap of it on his Instagram account, Bonehead appeared to show his approval as he wrote in the caption: “Play it loud Amigos.”
The Gallagher brothers addressed Bonehead’s diagnosis in a statement, saying, “We’ll see you back on stage in South America. We wish you all the best with your treatment.”
A source close to Oasis also told the Mirror: “The band have known about the diagnosis from the outset and were fully behind Bonehead. Of course they wanted him to play the tour, but also Liam and Noel were clear his health comes first.
He should only miss a few dates because he has played most of the shows. No specific dates have been confirmed, but it’s possible Bonehead will fill in on rhythm guitar for the dates he won’t be able to play.
Earlier this week, the Mirror’s Showbiz Editor Mark Jefferies exclusively revealed who Bonehead’s replacement for the next leg of Oasis gigs would be. Mike Moore, a good friend of Liam Gallagher and part of his solo touring band, will take over the rhythm guitar.
Mike Moore has been playing for Liam since 2017, according to a source close to the band. He is also well-versed in many of the Oasis tunes from his solo shows. Everyone wants Bonehead well and back, but it’s a huge privilege for Mike and he’s excited to take to the stage.
Christian Madden is currently playing keyboards in Christian Madden’s Oasis band, which is not Moore’s only addition. Noel Gallagher, Gem Archer, Andy Bell, and Joey Waronker are the only members of the band who remain.
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Source: Mirror
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