Ringo Starr

Background information
Birth name	Richard Starkey
Born	July 7, 1940
Born place	Liverpool, England, UK
Genre(s)	Rock Pop Psychedelic Rock
Years active	1957—present
Label(s)	RCA Records Atlantic Records Capitol Records Mercury Records Parlophone Records Koch Records Apple Records
Associated acts	The Beatles Plastic Ono Band Rory Storm and the Hurricanes Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band
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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