Former Oasis guitarist Paul Arters – better known as Bonehead – has been diagnosed with tonsillitis.
The 56-year-old musician, who was the founder of the band from Manchester, wrote on Twitter: “Just to let you know that I will take a break from playing for a while.
“I was diagnosed with tonsillitis, but the good news is that it is being treated and I will start treatment soon.
“I’ll keep you posted on how things are going, I’m reluctant to miss the concerts with Liam and the band. Have a nice summer and enjoy the concerts, if you go, I’ll see you soon xxx.”
Liam Gallagher, the former Oasis frontman, tweeted his support for Arthurs.
“Sending GREAT love to the only 1 n Bonehead and his family with a wish for a speedy recovery, we all think of you rasta, you will return to the stage before you can say we are making Colombia LG x,” he wrote.
Arthurs is a multi-instrumentalist and is credited with playing the piano and melotron on Oasis’ iconic album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?
It can also be seen on the keys in the video of Don’t Look Back in Anger.
He began playing with Gallagher in the band The Rain, which Gallagher proposed to be renamed Oasis.
They did not enjoy much success until Gallagher’s brother Noel joined in, bringing a collection of hits that would make the band internationally known.
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Image: Oasis (LR) members Alan White, Paul Bonehead Arters, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher and Paul Gigsey McGigan in 1996.
Arthurs announced that he left the band in 1999, during the recording of Oasis’ fourth album, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family.
However, he has continued to work with Gallagher over the years, including in his band Beady Eye and on his solo projects.
The couple performed together during Gallagher’s headliners at the Reading and Leeds festivals last summer.
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