Latest Charlatans News
'The True Embodiment Of A Punk Spirit...' Sinead O'connor Remembered Following Her Passing
Tim Burgess has hailed Sinead O'Connor as the "true embodiment of a punk spirit".The singer has passed away at the age of 56, and Tim has taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 July 2023
'A Very Special Character': Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie Pays Tribute To Late Bandmate Martin Duffy
Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie has paid a touching tribute to his late bandmate Martin Duffy.The band's 55-year-old keyboardist - who also played in the likes of Felt and the Charlatans - tragically suffered a...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 December 2022
Primal Scream Star Martin Duffy Dies Aged 55
Martin Duffy has died aged 55.The Primal Scream keyboardist - who also played in the likes of Felt and the Charlatans - has passed away, as confirmed by his former bandmate Tim Burgess.On Tuesday (20.12.22),...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 December 2022
Mark Lanegan Dead At 57
Mark Lanegan has died.The Screaming Trees frontman - who was also a member of Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins - passed away at his home in Killarney, Ireland, on Tuesday (22.02.22)...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2022
Tim Burgess Working On Solo Lp
Tim Burgess is recording a new solo album.The 53-year-old singer has been busy during the COVID-19 lockdown hosting #TimsTwitterListeningParty nights, which has seen music stars such as Sir Paul McCartney, Iron Maiden, Liam Gallagher and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 March 2021
Tim Burgess Admits Drugs Stopped Him Creating More Top Tunes
The Charlatans' Tim Burgess believes he would've had a colossal catalogue of songs behind him if he hadn't abused drugs and booze.The 'North Country Boy' hitmaker has been clean since 2006, but he has admitted...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2020
Tim Burgess' Father Has Passed Away
Tim Burgess' father has died.The Charlatans frontman took to Twitter on Friday (03.04.20) afternoon to announce the sad news that his parent had passed away after a long battle with an unknown illness, and praised...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 April 2020
The Charlatans Launch Interactive Tune Map
The Charlatans have launched a new interactive app to celebrate their career.The 'One To Another' hitmakers have teamed up with developers Modern English for the unique project 'The Tune Map' - styled after the London...
By Clive King on 10 November 2017
Stone Roses Poster Campaign Sparks Fan Frenzy
The posters featuring 16 lemons, the fruit which appeared on the cover of the band's self-titled debut album, appeared in several shops across the city and prompted speculation the rockers are planning to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 November 2015
Azealia Banks Cancels Glastonbury Set
Azealia Banks has pulled out of performing at Glastonbury.The 24-year-old New York rapper was due to appear on The Other stage at 9pm tomorrow night (27.06.15) but news of her late cancellation broke on Twitter...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 June 2015
The Charlatans Open Other Stage At Glastonbury
The Charlatans opened The Other stage today (26.06.15) at Glastonbury as surprise special guests.The indie rockers have been teasing fans all week with a series of cryptic posts on Twitter hinting they would be performing...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 June 2015
The Charlatans Open Glastonbury Festival
Rumours of the band's secret performance began spreading ahead of the 11am (local time) opening slot, which was billed as "Special Guests," and frontman Tim Burgess hinted at the news by posting a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 June 2015
Fleetwood Mac And Blur Sing-a-longs Are Expected For Isle Of Wight Festival 2015
Summer festival season kicks into high gear this weekend with the first big event of the calendar taking place on the south coast. Tens of thousands of people will be heading to Seaclose Park on...
By Staff Writer in Music / Festivals on 08 June 2015
Tim Burgess Quit Drugs For Singing
Tim Burgess quit drugs because he couldn't sing anymore.The Charlatans frontman realised he needed to get sober during recording for the group's 2006 album 'Simpatico' because he was completely ''incapacitated'' by his habit.He said: ''I...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 March 2015
Tim Burgess Used Meditation To Quit Drugs
The Charlatans frontman spent years in a coke-fuelled frenzy but eventually managed to give up narcotics after becoming bored with his hellraising lifestyle. He has previously spoken of his love for the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 March 2015
The Charlatans To Use Late Drummer's Recordings On New Album
British rockers The Charlatans have promised to use recordings of their late drummer Jon Brookes on their upcoming album.Brookes, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2010 after suffering a seizure on tour, lost...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 November 2013
Tim Burgess Forms Supergroup For Jon Brookes Tribute Gig
The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess formed a rock supergroup with members of New Order, Mumford & Sons, The Vaccines and The Pretenders on Friday (18Oct13) to pay tribute to his late bandmate Jon Brookes.The gig...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2013
Liam Gallagher And Bonehead Reunite At Jon Brookes Tribute Concert
Liam Gallagher was joined on stage by former Oasis guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs for first time in 14 years at the 'A Night For Jon Brookes' tribute concert.The two ex-bandmates played with Andy Bell, Chris...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 October 2013
The Charlatans Hoping For Closure With Memorial Gig
Rockers The Charlatans are hoping to put their grief behind them by staging a memorial concert for their late drummer.The band is holding a tribute show for Jon Brookes on Friday (18Oct13) at London's Royal...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 October 2013
Liam Gallagher To Perform With Original Oasis Guitarist Bonehead
Liam Gallagher will perform with original Oasis guitarist Bonehead at a charity concert this month.The Beady Eye rocker will be joined by his former bandmate Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs for the first time in 14 years...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 October 2013
Johnny Marr Leads Jon Brookes Tributes
Johnny Marr has led the tributes to The Charlatans' late drummer Jon Brookes.The 'One to Another' musician died yesterday morning (13.08.13) aged 44 after a battle with brain cancer, and the former Smiths star has...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 August 2013
Charlatans Drummer Jon Brookes, 44, Dies As Tributes Flood In
Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes has died aged 44 after undergoing several operations for a brain tumour.He suffered a seizure on tour with the band in 2010 and had been receiving treatment, even working on new...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 13 August 2013
Tim Burgess Refused Reality Shows Over Drink And Drug Problem
The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess turned down several lucrative reality Tv deals over fears he wouldn't be able to indulge his drink and drug habit on screen.The singer received a number of offers from producers...
By WENN on 05 March 2013
Cult Soul Hero Terry Callier Dies, Aged 67, Beth Orton Pays Tribute
Terry Callier has passed away at the age of 67. The soul and jazz singer is probably best known for the song 'You Goin' Miss Your Candyman' and with a career than spanned six decades,...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 29 October 2012
Andy Williams Dies: Tributes To The Star Led By Tony Christie
Tributes to Andy Williams have been led today by fellow crooner Tony Christie. Andy Williams has died, aged 84, following a year-long battle against bladder cancer. He was best known for his rendition of the...
By Hayley Avron on 26 September 2012
The Charlatans Play Gig In The Middle Of The Sea
British rockers The Charlatans' latest gig was an unusual one - they performed in the middle of the sea.Tim Burgess' cult act played an intimate 30-minute acoustic set at the Spitbank Fort in the Solent...
By WENN on 22 June 2012
The Charlatans To Play At Sea
The Charlatans are to play a gig at sea.The group's Tim Burgess and Mark Collins will perform an acoustic set on privately owned Spitbank Fort - which was recently converted to an exclusive venue about...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 June 2012
Tim Burgess Writing Memoir
The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess is set to tell all about his life as a rock star in an upcoming memoir.The British singer/songwriter has landed a deal with publishing firm Penguin to write his autobiography,...
By WENN on 20 March 2012
Matt Damon Blasts 'Charlatan' Psychics
Matt Damon thinks that psychics are "charlatans".The 40-year-old actor - who plays a psychic who can see dead people in his latest film 'Hereafter' didn't even visit any real-life mystics to research his part for...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 January 2011
The Charlatans' 'Emotional' Reunion
The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess says it was a hugely "emotionally experience" to have drummer Jon Brookes back on stage with the band on Saturday (23.10.10).Brookes - who was diagnosed with a brain tumour shortly...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 October 2010
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