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Jon Brookes, drummer of the indie band The Charlantans has passed away at age 44 due to a brain tumor. Fans and the music community are heartbroken. Here are some of the sad and emotional tweets.
We're so sad to hear of the passing of @thecharlatans drummer Jon Brookes. He was a true Baggie and the nicest guy you could meet #ripJB
— WBAFCofficial (@WBAFCofficial) August 13, 2013
RIP Jon Brookes of @thecharlatans https://t.co/X3CDISr2Ww
— Sean Murray (@Muzza1986) August 13, 2013
RIP to Jon Brookes of The Charlatans, very sad loss to music. That band seem to have really been followed around by many an unfair curse...x
— Mikey Guitar (@MikeyMutineer) August 13, 2013
Very sad to hear of passing of Jon Brookes, genius drummer and lovely man.
— ed simons (@eddychemical) August 13, 2013
So very sad to hear of Jon Brookes' passing. Had the great pleasure of playing with him several times and a kinder soul you could not meet.
— alex sharman (@alexsharman) August 13, 2013
The Charlatans were the first band I ever saw. We'll miss you Jon Brookes. Great drummer, lovely man.
— Emily Scoggins (@emilyrocks) August 13, 2013
Absolutely gutted to hear the news about Jon Brookes. He was a great guy and will be hugely missed. R.I.P mate x
— Rupert Hoppenbrouwer (@JackDanielBiss) August 13, 2013
So sad to here of the passing of Jon Brookes. He's the reason I started playing drums. A giant of a player who'll be sorely missed.
— Ben O'Hare (@manxben4) August 13, 2013
Really sad news. Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes has passed away. RIP and thank you for the music. Best wishes to family and @thecharlatans
— Ben P Scott (@mrscottmusic) August 13, 2013
Very sad to hear about Jon Brookes losing his battle. Great player and great guy. Very sadly missed by us at MSC.
— Music Shipping Co (@MusicShipping) August 13, 2013
RT @rockschool: Thank you for the music, Jon Brookes http://t.co/ZzpOxDi8Oo pic.twitter.com/FEJdwQV9Iv
— Ailsa Herd (@ailsaherd) August 13, 2013
Sad to hear about the Charlatans' Jon Brookes' early death - one of the founders of my favourite band from the 90s.
— Neil Dowden (@Dowdy63) August 13, 2013
Devastated to hear about Jon Brookes. The Charlatans are one of my favourite bands of all time, have been for many years. RIP x
— Sophie Moss (@Sophiedelays) August 13, 2013
Devastated to hear about Jon Brookes. The Charlatans are one of my favourite bands of all time, have been for many years. RIP x
— Sophie Moss (@Sophiedelays) August 13, 2013
Sad to hear the news that Jon Brookes passed away.great guy, great drummer.http://t.co/scTRnqxjhv
— Rory Buchanan (@TheRolf_) August 13, 2013
RIP Jon Brookes...another great loss in the Music Industry :-(
— Jonathan Griffiths (@Purplejonathan) August 13, 2013
RIP Jon Brookes, Charlatans one if my favourite bands growing up, 44 is no age at all
— Mark Wright (@MarkWright83) August 13, 2013
RIP Jon Brookes. I saw The Charlatans a number of times, his drumming was a significant part of my '90s experience. Sad loss, too young.
— alex** (@herealexhere) August 13, 2013
RIP Jon Brookes. The only drummer I know. #charlatans #legend
— Jonathan Shields (@jonnyshields) August 13, 2013
Sad news about Jon Brookes, remember the day I brought this on 12'' and played it over and over for hours .... http://t.co/evepNK1mN9
— dansplitter (@dansplitter) August 13, 2013
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