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The Libertines: 'We're Not Doing This For The Money!'

The Libertines haven't reunited "for the money".The rock band - which consists of Pete Doherty, Carl Barât, John Hassall and Gary Powell - were initially active from 1997 until 2004 and again from 2014 but...

Pete Doherty Reveals Diabetes Diagnosis

Pete Doherty has revealed he has type 2 diabetes.The Libertines rocker - who has been open about his struggle with drug addiction in the past - revealed that he has been diagnosed with the disease...

Rick Witter Wants To Sing For Other Bands

Rick Witter wants to be invited to record with another band following the success of Shed 7's new album.The 'Chasing Rainbows' hitmakers have achieved their first number one with their 30th anniversary LP 'A Matter...

Libertines Cover ‘Fairytale Of New York’ In Tribute To Pete Doherty’S Late Wildman Pal Shane Macgowan

The Libertines have covered The Pogues’ ‘Fairytale of New York’. Pete Doherty, Carl Barât, John Hassall and Gary Powell shared a video on their official Instagram page of Carl playing the festive classic tune on...

Pete Doherty Reveals Shane Macgowan Stole His Crack Pipe And Told Him His Drugs Were Rubbish!

Pete Doherty has revealed Shane MacGowan stole his crack pipe and told him his drugs were rubbish.The recovering heroin addict, 44, told the tale while recounting his first meeting with the late Pogues wildman, who...

Pete Doherty Listens To Late Friend Amy Winehouse's Music 'Most Days'

Pete Doherty listens to his late friend Amy Winehouse’s music “most days”. The Libertines singer – who has had his own well-documented struggle with drug addiction – finds it hard to talk about the untimely...

I'm A Very Sick Man, Says Pete Doherty

Pete Doherty believes he's a "very sick man".The 44-year-old musician previously entered rehab for a drug addiction, and Pete admits that his general health remains an ongoing concern.During an appearance on 'Louis Theroux Interviews', Pete...

Pete Doherty Smuggled Drugs Into Japan

Pete Doherty smuggled drugs into Japan at the height of his heroin addiction.The 44-year-old musician took heroin for the first time in 2002, and it wasn't long before drugs took "control" of his life.In the...

The Libertines Don't Care If They Are 'Fat' And 'Not Cool'

The Libertines just want to write "beautiful songs" and don't care if they are "fat" and "not cool".Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's band returned last week with the new single 'Run Run Run' and confirmed...

The Libertines' Album Drama

The Libertines had a failed writing trip to Jamaica before finishing their new album.Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's band have dropped new single 'Run Run Run' and confirmed their new record 'All Quiet On The...

The Libertines Return With New Album

The Libertines have returned with their first new album in eight years.Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's band have dropped new single 'Run Run Run' and confirmed their new record 'All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade'...

Pete Doherty Sought Revenge On Paparazzi

Pete Doherty used to get his drug dealer to "tie up" paparazzi in an act of revenge.The 'Can't Stand Me Now' singer's addiction struggles regularly overshadowed his music and he admitted he used look for...

Pete Doherty Found 'Feeling Of Belonging' With Other Addicts

Pete Doherty found a "feeling of belonging" in crack dens.The Libertines frontman battled drug addiction for years but has been clean since 2020 and he admitted he was always "fascinated" by the sense of community...

Shed Seven's First Album In 6 Years Features Pete Doherty And Happy Mondays Star Rowetta

Britpop rockers Shed Seven's first studio album in six years, ‘A Matter of Time’, features Pete Doherty and Rowetta from Happy Mondays.Ahead of the album's release on January 12, the band have shared the lead...

Pete Doherty ‘Tells Fans He Will Be Dad For Third Time’

Pete Doherty is said to have told fans he is to become a dad for the third time.The former Libertines singer, 43, was reported by The Sun on Wednesday (07.12.22) to have announced the news...

Pete Doherty Recalls Having 'Vocabulary Battles' At 4am

Pete Doherty and Carl Barat used to have drunken "vocabulary battles" at 4am.The 43-year-old singer and Carl, 44, founded The Libertines in 1997, and Pete has recalled the early years of their successful partnership.He shared:...

Carl Barat And Pete Doherty 'Hit It Off In A Bickering Way'

Carl Barat and Pete Doherty "hit it off in a bickering way" when they first met each other.The 44-year-old musician and Pete, 43, met when Carl was studying at Brunel University, and their relationship has...

The Libertines Have Been Working On New Music In Jamaica

The Libertines have been working on new music in Jamaica.Pete Doherty has confirmed that he and fellow frontman Carl Barat have been in the Caribbean to work on some tracks for an upcoming album.Talking to...

The Libertines In 'Shock' As Former Drummer Dies

The Libertines are in "shock" after their original drummer, Paul Dufour, died on Tuesday (06.09.22).The late sticksman - who was also known by the nickname “Mr Razzcocks" - has sadly passed away with a cause...

The Libertines To Perform 2 'Last Minute' UK Shows 'Very Soon'

The Libertines are to play "two last-minute shows" in the UK. The 'Can't Stand Me Now' hitmakers - made up of Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, John Hassall and Gary Powell - will hit the road...

The Libertines Open Glastonbury 2022

The Libertines have kicked off Glastonbury 2022 with a performance on The Other Stage.Co-frontman Pete Doherty - who famously "married" supermodel Kate Moss, 48, at a joke wedding at the famous music festival in 2005...

The Libertines Will Play Up The Bracket In Full For One Off London Show

The Libertines will perform 'Up the Bracket' in full for a special 20th anniversary show.The 'Time For Heroes' indie rockers will celebrate 20 years since the release of their debut album at London's Wembley Arena...

The Libertines To Play Up The Bracket In Full At Special One-off London Show

The Libertines will play 'Up The Bracket' in full at a special London arena show this summer.The 'Time For Heroes' indie legends have announced plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut studio album...

Pete Doherty Reveals Whether We Will Get New Libertines Music In 2022

Pete Doherty hopes The Libertines will release new music in 2022.The frontman has revealed he and his bandmates - Carl Barat, John Hassall and Gary Powell - decided to "hold off" their first studio effort...

Pete Doherty Shares New Song With FréDéRic Lo Inspired By Getting Clean

Pete Doherty's new single with Frédéric Lo was penned while he was "white-knuckling it with drugs".The Libertines and Babyshambles rocker has shared the new track, 'You Can't Keep It From Me Forever', with the French...

Alan Mcgee: Drugs Got In The Way Of Libertines Being Global Megastars

Alan McGee says the "completely out of control" Libertines could have been global megastars if it wasn't for drugs.The 60-year-old music mogul and Creation Records co-founder is known for managing some of the most notorious...

The Libertines' Gary Powell Recalls Being Naked In Front Of Dave Grohl On A Ferry

The Libertines' drummer Gary Powell has recalled the "awkward" moment he was butt naked in front of Dave Grohl.The 51-year-old sticksman was "escorted backstage" after hitting the booze hard at Isle of Wight festival in...

The Libertines Announce 15-Date Giddy Up A Ding-dong Tour

The Libertines have announced the 'Giddy Up A Ding-Dong Tour’.Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, and co will embark on a 15-date run this November and December across the UK, for what will mark their first shows...

The Libertines Tease Imminent Announcement

The Libertines have teased an announcement.The indie legends took to Twitter to share a clip of old concert footage and revealed news is imminent. Soundtracked to 2003's ‘Don’t Look Back Into The Sun’, they simply...

'He Flipped Me The Bird': Liam Gallagher Reveals Simon Gregson Feud

Liam Gallagher and Simon Gregson almost came to blows after the actor swore at the rocker.Liam, 47, revealed that after Oasis recorded a performance at Granada TV studios, 'Coronation Street' actor Simon - who plays...

Former member of The Libertines, Pete Doherty, makes the new headlines an awful lot, although not usually for the best of reasons. While he is still often mentioned in stories about The Libertines, he is often remembered for being asked to leave the band on multiple occasions for his continued drug abuse. Some stories focus on his music career, while most headlines are devoted to his additions and rehab visits.

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