Jon Brookes died

On 13 August 2013, the band’s 44-year-old drummer Jon Brookes died from a brain tumour, having undergone several operations and treatments for the condition since his initial diagnosis in 2010. The band paid tribute to him in a special event, with Peter Salisbury playing in his place and bands such as Beady Eye , the Vaccines and Manic Street Preachers also joining the bill. Proceeds from the night went to The Brain Tumour Charity , of which the Charlatans were now patrons; the charity set up the Jon Brookes Fund as a lasting tribute to the drummer.