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Moby
Moby


Background information
Birth name Richard Melville Hall
Born September 11, 1965
Born place Harlem, New York, U.S.
Origin Darien, Connecticut, U.S.
Genre(s) Dance
Electronica
Pop Rock
Ambient
Years active 1982—present
Label(s) Virgin Records
Elektra Records
V2 Records
EMI Group
Mute Records
XL Recordings
Instinct Records
Associated acts Mylène Farmer
Vatican Commandos
Website Website



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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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