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‘People would be interested, especially in the love affair between Pete and Carl…’ The Libertines drummer Gary Powell wants biopic

The Libertines drummer Gary Powell thinks a biopic on the band would be fascinating to fans and he would want Denzel Washington...

Pete Doherty adds ‘very special guest’ Mike Joyce of The Smiths to select dates of solo tour

Pete Doherty has announced former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce will play select dates on his solo tour. The Libertines...

Pete Doherty admits making music was his lifeline

Pete Doherty “needed” to make music to stop himself from dying. The Libertines frontman has spoken frankly over the...

‘And lo and behold, we got a record…’ The Libertines studio rule that helped them record All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade

Carl Barat banned drugs and alcohol from the studio when The Libertines recorded their new album 'All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade'.

The Libertines want to crack America

The Libertines still want to crack America. The 'Run Run Run' hitmakers have been successful in their native UK...

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.

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...

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...

Libertines and Babyshambles rocker Peter Doherty announces solo tour

Peter Doherty has announced his first solo acoustic tour in a decade. The indie legend will be performing solo...

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