In Memoriam: Jon Brookes
13th August 2013 • No comments
We are sad to report the passing of Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes, aged 44. After undergoing treatment for a brain tumour since 2010, the band announced the very sad news via their official web site with the following statement:
Jon Brookes
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.
“Jon was a brilliant drummer, an inspiration, a founding member of The Charlatans, part of our family and a friend to everyone in and around the band. Losing someone who was always so full of life is a tragedy that will be shared by so many. Our thoughts are with Debbie and all of Jon’s family.” – The Charlatans.
RIP JON BROOKES
Formed in 1988 by bassist Martin Blunt, the Charlatans were among the acts to establish the ‘Madchester’ music scene. As one of the founding band members, Jon Brookes was an instrumental part of this, making him an indelible part of music history.
We at Thirty Roses send our love and condolences to his band mates and family during this sad and difficult time.
