Tributes paid to Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes

TRIBUTES have been paid to Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes who has died aged 44, three years after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Jon Brookes performing live with The Charlatans. Picture: ComplimentaryJon Brookes performing live with The Charlatans. Picture: Complimentary
Jon Brookes performing live with The Charlatans. Picture: Complimentary

The band’s frontman Tim Burgess wrote on Twitter: “Jon Brookes, my friend, our drummer and inspiration to so many, passed away this morning. We are torn apart. Love & thoughts to Jon’s family.”

Brookes was diagnosed in 2010 after he collapsed on stage during a gig in Philadelphia.

The band, who have had more than 20 top 40 hits, released their debut single, Indian Rope, in 1990.

Founder member and keyboard player Rob Collins died in a road accident in 1996.

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