(Vocal/instrumental group, 2001–04) The Libertines – Pete Doherty (vocals, guitar), Carl Barat (vocals, guitar), John Hassall (bass) and Gary Powell (drums) – hailed from the east end of London. Across their short lifespan they made two albums (Up The Bracket, 2002 and The Libertines, 2004) of exceptionally idiosyncratic indie, with The Clash’s Mick Jones at ...
up with 2009’s Echo, which again topped the UK charts, reaching No. 13 in the Billboard 200. Styles & Forms | Twenty-First Century | Rock Personalities | The Libertines | Twenty-First Century | Rock ...
concert. Add the popularity of Black Sabbath veteran Ozzy Osbourne and it was clear that conservatism still existed. A smattering of punk outrage was supplied by the likes of The Libertines, with original lead singer Pete Doherty, and, more profitably, by Americans Green Day. But even though the world was in turmoil with the events of 9/11 ...
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