A lucky busker in Glasgow received an unexpected gift from former Oasis guitarist, Bonehead, who gave him tickets to one of Liam Gallagher’s ‘Definitely Maybe’ anniversary shows in the city. Paul Arthurs, known as Bonehead, came across Thomas Smitheram singing ‘Half The World Away’ on Buchanan Street and appeared to have gifted him tickets to the gig. Bonehead played rhythm guitar for Oasis from 1991 to 1999, and has been playing on Gallagher’s tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Oasis’ classic debut album, ‘Definitely Maybe’.
In an Instagram post, Bonehead shared a photo of the pair together, saying, “Yes Thomas. Enjoy the gig @thomas_smitheram.” He first reunited with Gallagher at a charity event in 2013 after they had initially worked together in Oasis. Bonehead replaced Gem Archer in Gallagher’s band Beady Eye after a hand injury. The guitarist also played on Gallagher’s debut solo album, ‘As You Were’, in 2017 and has played guitar alongside him for a number of tours and festival shows.
In 2022, Bonehead announced he had been diagnosed with tonsil cancer but in September of the same year, revealed he had been declared cancer-free, though he had stepped away from Gallagher’s 2023 shows. However, he has returned for the ‘Definitely Maybe’ anniversary dates. Gallagher, Bonehead and co. are playing Glasgow’s OVO Hydro arena on June 19th and 20th, before finishing off the tour with dates in Dublin and Manchester.
Gallagher will also perform ‘Definitely Maybe’ in full at Reading & Leeds Festival in August and has discussed the potential for a ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory’ 30th-anniversary tour next year. Meanwhile, Gallagher said he reserves a seat for his estranged brother Noel at each show and debuted the ‘rap’ from the Sawmills demo of the Oasis track ‘Columbia’ for the first time in Manchester last weekend.
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