Indie band The Charlatans will include late drummer Jon Brookes on their new album by using recordings he made before his death.

Jon Brookes died in August at the age of 44 as a result of a brain tumor.

The Charlatans will include late drummer Jon Brookes on their new album by using recordings he made before his death

He had battled the cancer since suffering a seizure on tour in 2010.

The Charlatans’ new album will be the band’s 12th studio release and will be the follow-up to 2010’s Who We Touch.

Formed in the West Midlands in 1989, The Charlatans have had more than 20 UK Top 40 hits, including The Only One I Know, Can’t Get Out Of Bed and One To Another.

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