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Charlatans drummer makes live return
By CMU Editorial | Published on Tuesday 26 October 2010
Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes made a brief live return for the last song of the final date on the band’s UK tour on Saturday, as he continues to recover from a brain tumour.
As previously reported, Brookes collapsed and stopped breathing on stage at the Johnny Brenda’s venue in Philadelphia in September. He received treatment in the US and was initially said to be improving, though the band postponed the rest of their American tour. Back in the UK, he underwent more tests before doctors reached the tumour diagnosis.
Writing on the band’s website, Brookes said: “A huge feeling of goodwill came head on towards me as over 2000 Charlatans fans let me know that I was welcome back on stage. I took the deepest breath and tried to let it flow. I hope it sounded OK, but to be honest I have no real measure, it was like I would imagine doing the 100 metres in the Olympic games would feel like!”
Frontman Tim Burgess revealed late last month that Brookes was hoping to be well enough to return to playing with the band full time for their Australian tour next month. While he recovers, The Verve’s drummer Pete Salisbury has been standing in as the band continue with their touring commitments.
