Oasis founder Bonehead diagnosed with prostate cancer, pausing tour

Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, the founding guitarist of Oasis, said on Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will take a planned break from the band's Live 25 reunion tour to undergo the next phase of treatment, meaning he will miss upcoming shows in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. Arthurs said he is responding well to treatment and expects to rejoin the band for the South American leg in November.

"Early this year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer," Arthurs wrote in a statement shared on social media. "The good news is I am responding really well to treatment, which meant I could be part of this incredible tour. Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my care, so I will be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. I am really sad to be missing these shows but I’m 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."

Oasis posted a message wishing Arthurs well, writing that they look forward to seeing him back on stage in South America. The band has not announced who, if anyone, will take his place for the...