Oasis star Paul Arters, best known as Bonehead, announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he had been diagnosed with tonsil cancer and would take a break from the stage to begin treatment.
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Oasis star Paul Arters has been diagnosed with tonsillitis.
Paul, 56, who is known as Bonehead, took to Twitter on Tuesday to tell fans he would take a break so he could start his course of treatment.
The guitarist wrote: “Just to let everyone know that I’m going to take a break from playing for a while. I was diagnosed with tonsillitis.
“But the good news is that it’s treatable and I’ll start a course of treatment soon. I’ll keep you posted.”
“I’m reluctant to miss the concerts with Liam and the band.”
Oasis star Paul Arters has been diagnosed with tonsillitis (pictured in 1995)
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Liam Gallagher sent his wishes to the musician, telling Paul on Twitter that “you’ll be back on stage before you know it.”
He wrote: “Sending GREAT love to the only Bonehead and his family, wishing him a speedy recovery, we all think of you, grow up, you will return to the stage before you can say r we make Colombia LG x” (sic).
Former Oasis star Andy Bell also commented: “Get well soon, Bone.”
The Oasis frontman and longtime friend of Paul Liam has 31 concerts planned and will start his tour in Manchester on June 1.
He will then travel around Europe with concerts in Denmark, Spain, Portugal and Belfast.
Group partner Liam Gallagher sent his wishes
Last summer, the couple performed together during Gallagher’s headliners at the Reading and Leeds festivals.
Fans soon rushed to the comments section to show their support for Paul as he prepared to begin his course of treatment.
One follower wrote: “We will always support you, you are a legend. I will always pray for you.”
“Get well soon Bonehead, take care of yourself, see you on stage soon,” wrote another.
A third fan of the group shouted: Hello Paul. I’m sorry to hear this news, but I send you love, strength and best wishes … take care of yourself and get well quickly, take care of yourself. “
Another follower added: “We will miss you very much, legend. Have a nice recovery.”
Tonsil cancer can cause difficulty swallowing, and symptoms include a feeling of something stuck in the throat, ear pain and jaw stiffness.
Paul is photographed on stage with the band
Treatment for tonsil cancer includes surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Paul is best known as a rhythm guitarist, occasional pianist and co-founder of the rock band Oasis.
The guitarist is the founder of Oasis, along with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, Paul McGigan and Tony McCarroll.
But Paul left the band in 1999 to spend more time with his two children. At that time, Oasis were recording their fourth studio album.
Arthur and Gallagher first started playing together in the band The Rain, which Gallagher proposed to be renamed Oasis.
Paul is a founding member of Oasis with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll (
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They did not enjoy much success until Gallagher’s brother Noel joined and they became world stars.
Arthurs has continued to work with Gallagher over the years, including in his band Beady Eye and on his solo projects.
This comes as Liam said his solo career was “boring” for him – saying he much preferred to work with other musicians in the band.
Liam and his brother Noel enjoyed eight UK number one singles and eight UK number one albums, along with six Brit Awards such as Oasis.
However, there was a huge conflict between the Manchester brothers, which led to the division of the group in 2009.
Both Liam and Noel wasted no time in launching new projects, as Liam was part of Beel Gallagher’s Beady Eye and High Flying Birds formed shortly thereafter.
He told MOJO Magazine that being solo is “boring as hell to be honest. I’d rather be in a group, everyone arguing together. But as long as it sounds good, that’s all that matters.”
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