After collapsing on stage last week and forcing the postponement of the band’s American tour, The Charlatans have announced that drummer Jon Brooks is receiving treatment for a brain tumour. A statement on the band’s website reads “The Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes is currently undergoing treatment in the UK for a brain tumour following the postponement of the remaining dates of Charlatans North American tour. The Charlatans touring schedule remains unaltered whilst the band arrange for a short term replacement. The band and Jon would like to thank all well wishers for their kind messages of support.” It is understood that the band’s tour of Australia in November is still going ahead at this stage.

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