Alex Turner

Background information
Birth name	Alexander David Turner
Born	January 6, 1986
Born place	High Green, Sheffield, England
Genre(s)	Alternative Rock Post-punk Revival Psychedelic Rock Experimental Rock Art Rock Baroque Pop Spoken Word
Years active	2002—present
Label(s)	Domino Records
Associated acts	Arctic Monkeys The Last Shadow Puppets

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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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