The Libertines

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Credits: Far Out / Ed Cooke
Members
Pete Doherty, Carl Barât, John Hassall, Gary Powell
Genre
indie rock, garage rock revival, post-punk revival
Formed
1997
Hometown
London, England
Top Tracks
'Don't Look Back into the Sun', 'Can't Stand Me Now', 'Time for Heroes', 'What Became of the Likely Lads', 'Up the Bracket'
Top Albums
'Up the Bracket', 'The Libertines', 'Anthems for Doomed Youth', 'All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade'
Records Sold
More than one million
Fun Facts
The Libertines' debut album, 'Up the Bracket', was produced by Mick Jones of The Clash, who became an important mentor to the band. ### Pete Doherty and Carl Barât's turbulent friendship and creative partnership became one of the defining stories of 2000s British rock. ### After reuniting in 2014, the band released their first album in 11 years, 'Anthems for Doomed Youth', before returning again in 2024 with 'All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade'.
Related Artists
Babyshambles, Dirty Pretty Things, Arctic Monkeys, The View, The Strokes

The Libertines are an English rock band formed in London in 1997 by co-frontmen Pete Doherty and Carl Barât.

Regarded as one of the defining bands of the early-2000s British indie rock revival, they became renowned for their raw songwriting, chaotic performances and close-knit creative partnership. Drawing influence from punk rock, garage rock and British guitar music, The Libertines released acclaimed albums including ‘Up the Bracket’, ‘The Libertines’, ‘Anthems for Doomed Youth’ and ‘All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade’. Despite periods of hiatus and internal conflict, the band has maintained a devoted following and has had a lasting influence on British indie music, inspiring artists including Arctic Monkeys, The Kooks and The View.

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The Libertines are an English indie rock band formed in London in 1997, best known for albums including 'Up the Bracket' and 'The Libertines'.
'Don't Look Back into the Sun' is widely regarded as The Libertines' signature song, although 'Can't Stand Me Now', 'Time for Heroes', 'What Became of the Likely Lads' and 'Up the Bracket' are also among their best-known recordings.
The Libertines' classic line-up consists of Pete Doherty, Carl Barât, John Hassall and Gary Powell.
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