*Warning, this article may cause people to vomit and cry
According to reports coming out of London, three members of The Libertines reunited in the early hours a couple days ago to play live together for the first time since they split in 2004.
Singer/guitarists Pete Doherty and Carl Barat were joined by drummer Gary Powell onstage at the London Rhythm Factory for a tribute gig to the late Johnny Sedassy, who used to put on gigs by the band, plus those by Doherty's current band Babyshambles and his solo shows.
The night began with The Babyshambles playing a set at 2:15am to play seven songs: 'I Wish', 'Killamangiro', 'Delivery', 'UnStookietitled', 'Back From The Dead', 'Baddie’s Boogie' and 'Albion'.
Then to the sound of screams and cheers from the crowd Barat firstly walked out onto the stage and strapped on his guitar, then Powell came out and set up behind the drum kit. Babyshambles bassist Drew McConnell remained on stage to complete the four-piece.
The foursome launched into a frenetic version of early Libertines hit 'What A Waster', with Barat and Doherty sharing a microphone as they sang the lyrics.
They then played 'Up The Bracket', 'What Katy Did', 'Can't Stand Me Now', 'Time For Heroes' and 'Death On The Stairs', with Doherty leaping into the crowd near the end of the short set.
Barat and Powell left the stage to more cheers then Babyshambles' Adam Ficek and Mick Whitnall returned – plus a surprise guest.
The band were joined by their former guitarist Pat Walden, now playing with three-piece Big Dave, for the finale, playing 'Pipedown' and 'Fuck Forever' to close the ridiculous show.
One word.......devastated.
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