Oasis musician Paul Arthurs has revealed that he has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.
Arthurs, the guitarist and founding member of Oasis, has pulled out of upcoming performances due to the diagnosis.
The 56-year-old shared the news on Twitter, writing: “Just to let you all know I’m going to be taking a break from playing for a while."
Arthurs, also known to his fans as Bonehead, went on to say: "I have been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. But the good news is it’s treatable and I will be starting a course of treatment soon. I will keep you posted how it is going.”
The Oasis star also revealed that in light of his health, he is going to have to miss some of his forthcoming shows with Liam Gallagher.
He concluded the post: "I'm gutted I'm missing the gigs with Liam and the band. Have the best summer and enjoy the gigs if you're going, I'll see you soon xxx"
Gallagher also took to Twitter to share a message of support, writing: “Sending BIG love to the 1 n only Bonehead and his family wishing you a speedy recovery we’re all thinking of you rasta you’ll be back on stage bfore you can say r we doing Colombia LG x.”
Gallagher will be performing gigs all over Europe, and Australia until early September, with concerts planned in Madrid, Glasgow, and Melbourne. He will then be touring South America in November.
Arthurs co-founded Oasis with Gallagher and they originally called themselves the Rain. They were later joined by Gallagher's brother Noel and changed their name.
Arthurs recorded three albums with Oasis including the seminal Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, before bowing out in 1999 during the recording of fourth album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants.
He went on to join Gallagher's band Beady Eye, from 2013 to 2014, and has regularly played live with Gallagher during his solo career, most recently at the Reading and Leeds festivals in 2021. Following his career with Oasis, he also formed the group Parlour Flames and worked as a radio DJ