Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs expressed his thoughts on a potential Oasis reunion while hosting the Radio X Coronation Weekend special, ‘Bonehead’s Bank Holiday.’
Ever since the band dissolved in 2009, fans have speculated about a potential reunion. However, despite significant demand, the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, have been unable to resolve their differences, and their ongoing disputes have diminished the likelihood of a reunion.
In addressing the topic, Bonehead encouraged fans to remain hopeful but acknowledged that he was unsure if the band would ever come back together, even though he would be thrilled to see it happen. The musician shared that, at times, he felt a reunion was unnecessary as the band’s heyday had passed. Yet, on other occasions, he saw that Oasis’ music still resonated with listeners today.
The guitarist recalled performing with Liam and observing teenagers in the front rows who weren’t even born during the band’s prime. He suggested that a reunion could be meaningful for the younger generation who attend the former member’s concerts, lightheartedly urging the two brothers to give it some thought.
Arthurs started his words by saying:
“Never say never, I would say. Realistically? I don’t know. Liam’s got his solo career. As has Noel. I don’t know, you’re asking the wrong person. But I’d love to see it.”
Then, he went on to explain:
“Some days you wake up and think, ‘Nah, there’s no need for it. It’s been done.’ But when I’m on stage with Liam Gallagher as a solo artist, and I come out, and we play ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Star,’ and the place erupts. People are bouncing higher and harder than they did at some of the gigs back in the day.
I look at that first ten rows when I’m playing an arena with Liam, and they’re like 16 or 17 years of age. These people weren’t even born until well into Oasis’ career. So if there was a reunion, wouldn’t it be worth it for them? To come and witness that band? In that sense, it would be worth just one gig next year for those kids at the front who are jumping and bouncing at Liam’s gigs. You hear that, Liam? You hear that, Noel?”
When asked if he would join the band in the event of a reunion, the guitarist expressed his willingness but acknowledged that it could ’cause wars.’ He mentioned that Gem Archer deserved the opportunity as much, if not more than him, as the latter had been a part of the band for a longer period.
His words went as follows:
“See that bag under there? Plectrums in there. I’m ready, got me dancing shoes. People have said to me, would you do it? But, then again, shouldn’t Gem [Archer] do it? Gem was actually in Oasis longer than I was. Who should do it? It could cause wars.”
‘Bonehead’ Arthurs co-founded Oasis and played guitar for the band until his departure in 1999. Gem Archer, who replaced Arthurs, remained a member until the group disbanded in 2009, making him a longer-standing part of the band.
