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Hot Chocolate co‑founder and You Sexy Thing co‑writer dead at 78

Tony Wilson, the bassist, songwriter and co‑founder of Hot Chocolate, has died at the age of 78. His...
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The Libertines announce break from performing

The Libertines have announced they are taking a break from touring for the "foreseeable future". The indie rockers - who hit the music scene...

Noel Gallagher unimpressed with Arctic Monkeys album

Noel Gallagher was expecting a "few choruses" on the new Arctic Monkeys album 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino'. The 'Holy Mountain' hitmaker has had a...

The Libertines to curate Kent festival

The Libertines are curating a festival in Kent this year. The 'Can't Stand Me Now' hitmakers will headline Sunday night (09.09.19) of Wheels and Fins...

Libertines set for Meltdown Festival’s 25th anniversary

Meltdown Festival have announced the likes of Nine Inch Nails, The Libertines and Placebo as part of their huge 25th anniversary event. For the milestone...

The Libertines to headline Kendal Calling

The Libertines, Catfish and the Bottlemen, and Run DMC will headline Kendal Calling. The 'Can't Stand Me Now' hitmakers will bring the music festival...

The Libertines launch The Albion Rooms hotel

The Libertines have named their hotel/recording space in Margate, The Albion Rooms. The 'Can't Stand Me Now' group's frontman Pete Doherty and bassist Carl Barat...

The Libertines building studio complex in Margate

The Libertines are reportedly converting an old house into a studio complex in Margate, Kent. The 'Can't Stand Me Now' group's frontman Pete Doherty...

Liam Gallagher praises ‘talented’ bassist Drew McConnell

Liam Gallagher says he recruited Pete Doherty's bassist Drew McConnell because he's "f***ing talented". The former Oasis frontman knew the 38-year-old musician would be...

Carl Barat is engaged to partner Edie Langley

Carl Barat has confirmed he got engaged secretly. The Libertines musician has revealed he got down on one knee and proposed to the mother of...

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