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Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz


Background information
Birth name Kasseem Dean
Born August 30, 1978
Born place The Bronx, New York, United States
Genre(s) Hip-hop
Years active 1998—present
Label(s) Atlantic Records
Full Surface Records
Ruff Ryders Entertainment
Associated acts Jay-Z
Alicia Keys
Snoop Dogg
DMX
Eve
Drag-On
The Game
Beyoncé
Cassidy
Mashonda
Lil' Kim
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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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