Blow for Britpopper! Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has cancer. The guitarist of Oasis, which has been disbanded for a few years now, is now making it public himself. Nonetheless, he is optimistic about the future.

with this Liam Gallagher Paul Arthurs founded the band Oasis. next Noel Gallagher He was the second guitarist of the successful Britpop group, which sold a good 70 million records worldwide and hit the music scene of the 90s with songs such as “Wonderwall”, “Live Forever”, “Don’t Look Back in Anger” or “Stand by Me”. of size. Although the group broke up in 2009, fans still want a reunion. But nothing will happen in the near future. For one, the Gallagher brothers still haven’t buried their axe, and for another, Arthurs is diagnosed with cancer.

Bonehead has a tumor in his neck

The guitarist, who is nicknamed “Bonehead” because of his bald head, explained this to his fans in a tweet. A tumor was detected in his throat, a so-called tonsil carcinoma. He wrote that he was about to take a break for a while. Still, he has processed the discovery of shock well, and is also optimistic in his tweet: “But the good news is it can be treated and I will start treatment soon. I’ll keep telling you that.” That’s how it’s going.”

According to media reports, the musician is expected to appear with Liam Gallagher at major concerts in Manchester and Knebworth, England in the summer. Musicians remain friends even after Oasis-Os. Bonehead Always took to the stage for some Oasis songs on Gallagher’s last solo European tour in 2020.

Gallagher tweeted, “Sending much love to Sole Bonehead and his family. I wish you a speedy recovery. You’ll be back on stage with us very soon.”