Original Oasis guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs will join the band on tour (Picture: Giuseppe Aresu/REX/Shutterstock)
Oasis has confirmed their long-awaited reunion, with original guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs set to join Liam and Noel Gallagher on stage.
The iconic British rock band, which dramatically split in 2009, is officially getting back together for a highly-anticipated series of comeback shows.
Paul Arthurs, affectionately known as Bonehead, was an integral part of Oasis during their early years, contributing to their hit debut album Definitely Maybe and the follow-up (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?.
Although Bonehead left the band in 1999, he has maintained close ties with Liam, most recently performing with him on the Definitely Maybe anniversary solo tour this past summer.
A source close to the band revealed that Bonehead’s involvement was crucial to the reunion, stating: ‘Bonehead is confirmed. They both wanted him in the fold, and he was one of the drivers of the reunion. Noel has brought in some of his band too. The Oasis family has really come back together. Bonehead is ecstatic.’
Oasis has announced 14 UK and Ireland dates for their reunion tour, marking their first performances together in 15 years.
Arthurs’ commitment to the reunion was reportedly key to making it happen (Picture: Ebet Roberts/Redferns)
The guitarist has remained close to Liam Gallagher over the years (Picture: Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images)
The tour is expected to be one of the most significant music events of the decade, with tickets predicted to sell out within minutes when they go on sale on August 31.
Cities like Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester, London, and Dublin are already confirmed stops, and additional dates are likely to be added due to overwhelming demand.
The band’s statement, released on August 27, was characteristically dramatic: ‘The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.’
Speculation about an Oasis reunion has been circulating for years, but it reached a fever pitch in recent weeks.
The music world has been in a frenzy since the reunion was announced (Picture: Simon Emmett/Fear PR/PA Wire)
During his performance at the Reading Festival on August 25th, Liam Gallagher dedicated the song Half The World Away to his brother Noel, sparking hope among fans.
Towards the end of his set, a mysterious date – 27.08.24 – flashed on a screen behind him, which also appeared on both Liam and Noel’s social media accounts, adding to the intrigue.
Earlier in the day, Liam has dropped another vague online hint, posting on X: ‘I never did like that word FORMER.’
These teasers lead to the official announcement on August 27, confirming what fans had been hoping for for years.
The pair have evidently put their infamous feud aside (Picture: James Mccauley/REX/Shutterstock)
Oasis’s split in 2009 was as dramatic as their rise to fame.
The breakup was triggered by a heated argument between the Gallagher brothers, with Noel famously stating: ‘I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.’
Since the split, both brothers have pursued successful solo careers, but the shadow of Oasis has always loomed large.
While the upcoming tour is already set to be a landmark event, there is speculation that it could lead to new music from Oasis.
With Bonehead and members of Noel’s band, High Flying Birds, joining the lineup, the potential for new creative collaborations is high.
For now, fans can look forward to what promises to be an unforgettable series of concerts.
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