The Charlatans Recruit The Verve Star To Fill In

The group cancelled the remainder of their U.S. shows and returned to the U.K., so that Brookes could receive treatment. The group did, however, declare that the tour would continue with a "short-term replacement." That replacement has now been named.
Pete Salisbury, from Britpop legends The Verve, has volunteered to sit in for Brookes during The Charlatans' upcoming U.K. dates. The "Bitter Sweet Symphony" hitmakers split up last year, after having reunited for a tour and new album two years before. This past July, singer Richard Ashcroft confirmed to ShortList magazine, "I can't see any reason why The Verve would get back together." - more on this story

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