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Fatboy Slim


Background information
Birth name Quentin Leo Cook
Born July 31, 1963
Origin Reigate, Surrey, England
Genre(s) Dance
Trip Hop
Big Beat
Years active 1981—present
Label(s) Astralwerks
Skint Records
Associated acts David Byrne
The Housemartins
Beats International
Freak Power
Brighton Port Authority
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The Charlatans' Jon Brookes Diagnosed With Brain Tumour

September 22, 2010
The Charlatans' Jon Brookes Diagnosed With Brain TumourThe Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, the band have confirmed.

Brookes is currently undergoing treatment in the UK after he was flown home from the band's US tour last week.

The drummer collapsed and stopped breathing during a gig in Philadelhpia on September 15. He initially underwent treatment in the US before returning to the UK.

In a statemnt, The Charlatans said: “The band and Jon would like to thank all well wishers for their kind messages of support.”

Meanwhile, the group's touring schedule remains unaltered while the band arrange for a short term replacement.

The Charlatans released their latest studio album, 'Who We Touch', last week.

(by Jason Gregory)



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