Morrissey

Background information
Birth name	Steven Patrick Morrissey
Born	May 22, 1959
Born place	Davyhulme, Lancashire, England
Genre(s)	Alternative Rock Indie Rock Post-punk
Years active	1977—present
Label(s)	RCA Records Decca Music Group Sanctuary Records Reprise Records Mercury Records Sire Records Lost Highway Records
Associated acts	The Smiths Ed Banger and the Nosebleeds Slaughter & The Dogs
Website	Website

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The Charlatans Recruit Verve Drummer To Replace Jon Brookes

September 24, 2010

The Verve's Pete Salisbury will stand in for Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes while he undergoes treatment for a brain tumour.

Brookes is due to have an operation this week after collapsing during a gig on the band's US tour. He was flown home last week.

In a statement, The Charlatans said Salisbury would replace Brookes for “at least” the band's upcoming UK tour in October.

They added that it wasn't clear how long Brookes' recovery would take. The band also thanked fans "for their kind messages of support".

The Charlatans UK tour includes includes dates in Dundee (October 9), Leeds (14) and Norwich (21).

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

(by Jason Gregory)

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