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The Libertines

Formed 1997

  • Principal Members
  • Carl Barat
  • Pete Doherty
  • John Hassall
  • Gary Powell

Biography

The Libertines were an English rock band who gained notoriety in the early 2000s, as part of what was described as the garage rock revival movement of that time. The band was centred on the song-writing partnership of Pete Doherty (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Carl Barat (vocals/lead guitar), and was backed by John Hassall (bass) and Gary Powell (drums).

Although initially their mainstream success was limited, their profile grew culminating in a #2 single and #1 album in the UK Charts...

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Artist Timeline

  • 1997 Formed by Barat and Doherty
  • 2001 Sign to Rough Trade
  • 2002 First single produced by Suede's Bernard Butler
  • 2002 Win 'Best New Band' at the NME awards
  • 2003The Libertines guerrilla gigs
  • 2003 Barat leaves during the recording of 'The Babyshambles Sessions'
  • 2003 Doherty burgles Barat's flat and serves two months in prison
  • 2003 Barat and Doherty reunite for three sold out gigs at the Forum
  • 2004 Play their last gig with Doherty; Barat dissolves the band months later
  • 2005 Doherty duets with Elton John at Live 8

Key Releases

  • Up the Bracket

    2002

    Back to basics garage rock; songs of love, romance and class war.

    Review on BBC Music

  • Libertines

    2004

    A compelling but voyeuristic listen to a band disintegrating.

    Review on BBC Music

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