Jon Brookes, founding member and drummer for the Charlatans U.K. died early this morning. The band announced the news on their website this morning:
"It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Jon Brookes, the drummer with The Charlatans, died this morning aged 44.
Following a seizure on tour in Philadelphia in 2010, Jon had been receiving treatment for a brain tumour and had undergone several operations, although he had been working on new material with the band over the summer.. He passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning with his family at his bedside.
Jon was a founding member of The Charlatans, who formed in the West Midlands in 1989. He was much loved by those who knew him and regarded as one of the finest drummers of his generation and will be dearly missed by all who knew him."
R.I.P. Jon Brookes.
Published on August 13th, 2013 @ 9:06 PM
"It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Jon Brookes, the drummer with The Charlatans, died this morning aged 44.
Following a seizure on tour in Philadelphia in 2010, Jon had been receiving treatment for a brain tumour and had undergone several operations, although he had been working on new material with the band over the summer.. He passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning with his family at his bedside.
Jon was a founding member of The Charlatans, who formed in the West Midlands in 1989. He was much loved by those who knew him and regarded as one of the finest drummers of his generation and will be dearly missed by all who knew him."
R.I.P. Jon Brookes.
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
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) August 13, 2013
Such sad news about the death of Jon Brookes. Like all of The Charlatans Jon was one of the good guys. Love and respect. Johnny.
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) August 13, 2013
R.I.P. Jon Brookes. No longer here, but his drumming legacy remains for us all to enjoy for ever. Thanks Jon.
— Mike Joyce (@mikejoycedrums) August 13, 2013
So sad to hear about Jon Brookes, Charlatans drummer. Lovely man,such great company. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace,rise in glory x
— Peter Hook (@peter_hook1) August 13, 2013
Very sad to hear of passing of Jon Brookes, genius drummer and lovely man.
— ed simons (@eddychemical) August 13, 2013
JON BROOKE'S.. So much respect and Love for him.. All our Love are with his family.
— Happy Mondays (@Happy_Mondays) August 13, 2013
Jon Brookes was a great drummer, a thoroughly lovely man, his passing is very sad news
— Tom Hingley (@tomhingleymusic) August 13, 2013
R.I.P Jon Brookes, we were very lucky to know you. Thanks for all the memories you have left us with as Charlatans Fans...Peace x
— SULK (@sulktheband) August 13, 2013
Published on August 13th, 2013 @ 9:06 PM
