L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Jon Brookes, drummer with the British band the Charlatans, died Tuesday morning, according to a statement on the group's website, which said Brookes had been receiving treatment for a brain tumor since 2010. He was 44. more info

Mercury News, California — LONDON -- Jon Brookes, drummer with British indie rock band The Charlatans, has died. He was 44 and had been treated for brain cancer. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes dead at 44 more info

Topix — Tributes have been paid to Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes who has died, three years after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. more info

Starpulse — The Charlatans' Jon Brookes has died at the age of 44 after losing his battle with brain cancer. On Tuesday, the rocker passed away in the hospital after undergoing three years of treatment, and ... more info

Sky News — Three years after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, The Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes has died. more info

The Independent — Jon Brookes, drummer with British band The Charlatans, has died aged 44.     more info

The Independent — Jon Brookes, drummer with British band The Charlatans, has died aged 44.     more info

USA Today Music — Jon Brookes was being treated for brain cancer. more info

ContactMusic — The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess turned down several lucrative reality Tv deals over fears he wouldn't be able to indulge his drink and drug habit... more info