The Charlatans atthe O2 Academy, Newcastle
This is a band that has a tenacity and energy around them that is mesmerising to watch. Not only have they survived the inevitable “too much too soon” of a hit number one debut album, problems with drugs, the death of original keyboardist Rob Collins in a car accident, and the tragic loss of their drummer Jon Brookes at the age of 44 they’re still going, and going stronger than ever. I went along to Newcastle's O2 Academy to see them on the 'Different Days' tour. The O2 was
