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Paul Arthurs, born on June 23, 1965 in Burnage, United Kingdom, is a guitarist and musician. As of 2026, Paul Arthurs is 61 years old. Education on record includes St Monica's RC High School.
My Take
Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs is one of those musicians I deeply respect precisely because he never chased the spotlight. As co-founder and rhythm guitarist of Oasis, he built the thick wall of sound that defined the band, even if he rarely took a solo. His arc fascinates me: leaving in 1999, then rejoining the 2024 reunion is the stuff of genuine rock drama. Coming out of Burnage near Manchester, he carries that gritty, working-class swagger right in his playing. I value the unshowy backbone of a band far more than the frontman's glamour, and his return feels like justice.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Arthurs
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・アーサーズ
- Reading
- ぽーる・あーさーず
- Born
- June 23, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Snake
- Origin
- Burnage, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- guitarist / musician
2. Background
- High school
- St Monica's RC High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20%22Bonehead%22%20Arthurs
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1195785
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Arthurs born?
Born June 23, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Paul Arthurs from?
Paul Arthurs is from Burnage, United Kingdom.
What does Paul Arthurs do?
Paul Arthurs works as guitarist, musician.
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