Jon Brookes benefit show announced

By Rich Chamberlain
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The Charlatans to honour late drummer

Jon Brookes at the kit
Jon Brookes at the kit (Image credit: Robb Cohen/Retna Ltd/Corbis)

Jon Brookes is to be remembered at a benefit show in London next month.

The Charlatans drummer, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2010, passed away on 13 August.

A statement from The Charlatans said: "Following the loss of our much missed friend and drummer, Jon Brookes, we, together with some friends, are putting on a show at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday 18th October 2013. The show will benefit THE BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY, which Jon was involved with during his illness. It's our way of raising money for research into and awareness of a cancer that will unfortunately affect many lives as it has ours. We look forward to seeing you at the RAH and making it a night to remember."

Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk from 20 September.

Rich Chamberlain
Rich Chamberlain

Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).