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Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani


Background information
Born July 15, 1956
Born place Westbury, New York, United States
Genre(s) Instrumental Rock
Hard Rock
Heavy Metal
Years active 1978—present
Label(s) Epic Records
Sony Music
Relativity Records
Associated acts Chickenfoot
Deep Purple
Sammy Hagar
Steve Vai
Alice Cooper
Mick Jagger
G3
Jason Becker
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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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