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London, United Kingdom (1999 – 2004)
The Libertines were an English punk revival band that formed in London in 1999 and disbanded in 2004. The band released two full-length LPs, both produced by Mick Jones of The Clash. Centered around the song-writing partnership and chemistry between Pete Doherty (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Carl Barât (vocals/lead guitar), while backed by John Hassall (bass) and Gary Powell (drums), the band were one of the cornerstones of the English indie scene in the early 2000’s.
Championed by NME, the band’s first single What a Waster charted at number 37, despite being banned from Radio 1 and commercial radio due to an overabundance of foul language; this set the trend for steadily increasing returns, culminating in a #2 single and #1 album in the UK Charts. However, the band’s music was often eclipsed by its internal conflicts, many of which stemmed from Doherty’s considerable drug use, and it was mostly because of this that after a final show in Paris (without Pete) that the band was disbanded at the end of 2004.
The former members of The Libertines have gone on to form three splinter bands, with varying degrees of commercial and critical success. These bands include Peter Doherty in Babyshambles, Carl Barât and Gary Powell in Dirty Pretty Things and John Hassall in Yeti. One-time bassist Johnny Borrell has also had considerable success with his Razorlight band.
Championed by NME, the band’s first single What a Waster charted at number 37, despite being banned from Radio 1 and commercial radio due to an overabundance of foul language; this set the trend for steadily increasing returns, culminating in a #2 single and #1 album in the UK Charts. However, the band’s music was often eclipsed by its internal conflicts, many of which stemmed from Doherty’s considerable drug use, and it was mostly because of this that after a final show in Paris (without Pete) that the band was disbanded at the end of 2004.
The former members of The Libertines have gone on to form three splinter bands, with varying degrees of commercial and critical success. These bands include Peter Doherty in Babyshambles, Carl Barât and Gary Powell in Dirty Pretty Things and John Hassall in Yeti. One-time bassist Johnny Borrell has also had considerable success with his Razorlight band.
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KeyaOfBrixton wrote:
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frankiejoy wrote:
If you've lost your faith in love and music, the end won't be long
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Indieooo wrote:
did you see the stylish kids in the riot. <3
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KeyaOfBrixton wrote:
the best...
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BigWurmlol wrote:
Never loved a band even close to how much i love The Libertines
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WeFlyBalloons wrote:
I LOVE the picture.
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dan__abnormal wrote:
we are waiting for a reunion! come on!
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jrabe wrote:
@oldlondontown: that's what i've heard too. there's still something there, but just not yet. wouldn't want them to do anything to destroy what's been either, everything has to be right.
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greenday-mcr wrote:
hey im going to england next year. any bands i should check out like 'unsigned'? or anything let me know please x.
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Rockarnold wrote:
very good
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TIGRESUANL wrote:
I hope they don't get afraid of join again, the world is waiting for that, maybe is so much risk
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LikeTracy wrote:
i wouldn't trust the daily star..but fingers crossed for it to happen.
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oldlondontown wrote:
reunion rumours are bollocks! i recently spoke to gary and he said that it's completely rubbish maybe it will happen someday but the time just isn't right, carl is working on his solo album, gary is playing in a new band and peter is currently working on the new babyshambles album
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WeFlyBalloons wrote:
mind yer bleedin' on you two bob cunt!
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franziie wrote:
Reunion?? Is that true?
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way_too_uncool wrote:
@jeffyy: Sorry, I completely disagree... In fact, I have a hard time picking their worst songs.
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pariisertoast wrote:
I'll confess all of my sins after several large gins
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Zabi_Yute wrote:
people tell me i'm wrong... fuck 'em!
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jeffyy wrote:
way_to_uncool Why? Those songs are amongst the worsts by The Libertines. So no please.
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247flix wrote:
two bob cunts.
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