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Article: Ex-Oasis star finds peace in a Vortex.(Features)
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- Birmingham Mail (England)
- Article date:
- November 6, 2009
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Byline: Andy Coleman
HE spent eight years in Britain's biggest band - but Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs is going back to basics with his new outfit.
The former Oasis guitarist even drove the tour bus when The Vortex recently toured Europe.
"It was us against Europe," grins the 44-year-old who quit Oasis in 1999. "We spent a couple of weeks in Germany and Holland, and it was brilliant. It was more of a feeler for the band, letting them see how it is to be in each other's pockets 24/7 in a different land."
Bonehead joined The Vortex full time in January after a string of guest appearances with the band.
"I got to know the bass ...