The Libertines

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The Libertines

The Libertines were an English rock band that rose to fame in the early 2000's. Their biggest hit album was, Up The Bracket.

1 Former Members
2 About
- 2.1 Awards & Certifications
- 2.2 Chart Toppers
3 News
- 3.1 Tours & Concerts
- 3.2 Announcements
4 Discography
5 Other artists
6 Trivia
7 Reviews
8 External Links

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Former Members

Carl Barât (Singer/Guitar)

Pete Doherty (Singer/Guitar)

John Hassall (Bass)

Gary Powell (Drums)

Johnny Borrell (Singer/Bass)

Steve Bedlow ( Scarborough Steve ) (Singer)

Paul Dufour (Drums)

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About

The Libertines was formed by the partnership of Pete Doherty on vocals and Carl Barat in lead guitar. They recruited John Hassall on bass and Gary Powell on drums. In 1997, Carl and Pete are both staying at the apartment of Pete's sister; they became close since they both love music. The two moved in Camden Road. They formed a band with Steve Bedlow, a neighbor of them. The band was called, The Strand. After a while, they changed their named to The Libertines. Then they recruited John and Gary through Steve.

In 2000, John left the band. In 2001, The Libertines signed a recording contract for six months under Rough Trade Records. John rejoined the band. In 2003, they released their debut album, Up The Bracket. Their single from the album reached number 29 at the Billboard Charts. During the recording of their first album, Pete became a drug addict and his relationship with the band deteriorated. During their concert tours and recording sessions, they are already a tension among the members especially between Pete and Carl.

After the released of their single, Don't Look Back Into The Sun which reached number 11 in the billboard charts. In September, 2003, Pete was sentenced for 6 months in prison but was reduced to two months on appeal. After two months, when Pete was about to released in prison, Carl was waiting for Pete outside the prison. After an emotional reunion, they performed at The Tap n Tin pub with John and Gary. In mid- 2003, the band went on tour.

In 2004, their manager, Banny Pootschi resigned and was replaced by Alan McGee. When Mick Jones returns to be the producer of their second album, Pete returned to his habit in drug addiction. After the released of their single, For Lover A Song, Pete never returned to their studios only to find out later that he went to a retreat to stop his addictions. His rehab however was not successful. He left the monastery and went to Bangkok to look for drugs. The rest of the band members continued their performance.

In June 2004, Pete was again arrested for an offensive weapon. He was sentenced for four months in prison but the sentence was suspended for 12 months. Pete was not been able to perform with the band unless he was already cured. However, Pete formed a new band, Babyshambles. In 2005, The Libertines performed their last show in Paris. Carl decided to dissolve the band. Carl has formed his own band too called, Dirty Pretty Things.

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