Gigwise — Singer Tim Burgess says... more info

The Mirror — Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes is "doing good", according to bandmate Tim Burgess. more info

ContactMusic — THE CHARLATANS paid tribute to their cancer-stricken drummer JON BROOKES at a charity gig on Monday night (27Sep10) by dedicating a song to the percussionist.The British... more info

NME — Ex-Verve sticksman Pete Salisbury also makes his debut at London Oxfam store more info

NME — Pope Joan and Ikonika also join this year's line-up more info

Altsounds — The Charlatans have announced that The Verve's Pete Salisbury will act as stand in drummer for the UK tour whilst Jon Brookes recovers from his operation. Brookes, who collapsed on stage in Philadelphia last week, is preparing for his operation ... more info

ContactMusic — Former THE VERVE drummer PETE SALISBURY has joined THE CHARLATANS to replace JON BROOKES as he battles a brain tumour.The British band cancelled a string of shows in the... more info

The Mirror — Indie rockers The Charlatans will play their UK tour dates with The Verve's Pete Salisbury standing in for drummer Jon Brookes, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. more info

NME — Band announce tempoary drummer for UK tour more info

The Music Fix — It's bittersweet news ... more info