The Libertines reforming - UPDATE #543

Pete Doherty has confirmed his plan to reform The Libertines to play UK festivals in 2010.

Speaking with NME Magazine, claimers of discovering The Libertines, Pete Doherty said that he had already convinced former bandmates John Hassall [bass] and Gary Powell [drums] to reunite for gigs, and that as soon as Carl Barat agreed, dates would be finalised. Barat has previously said that he and Doherty had "left it as next year" in terms of Libertines plans.

"It's going to happen [The Libertines playing festivals], you know," Doherty said. "I spoke to John Hassall, he's well up for it." Referring to Powell, he added, "He said he would [play the shows]."

The jokester Doherty is, he went on to say that he was so desperate to play the festival shows he would even consider hiring a Carl Barat lookalike to stand in if the real one wouldn't sign up.

"Maybe I could reform The Libertines without him, like he did without me [Barat played Libertines shows without him in 2004 when Doherty was kicked out of the band for drug use]," he said. "I'll put an advert in NME: 'Carlos lookalike required'."

We're sorry Pete, but without the true Carl Barat, The Libertines just aren't The Libertines.

Pete Doherty is set to play at the V Festival this weekend (August 22-23) as a solo artist. Let's hope when they do reform, who knows when that will be, they might actually come down to Australai. They've come once before, but without Pete.

More updates to come.......

The Libertines reforming - UPDATE

Peter Doherty has revealed that he and Carl Barat have been discussing the reformation of the Libertines.

The Babyshambles frontman said that he and the former Dirty Pretty Things star have discussed the possibility of touring and performing once again.

Speaking to The Times, he said: "Basically we had a good couple of hours. We were up all night together. Yeah, it was amazing really.

"I think we’re gonna make a record, and tour. Get the Libertines to take it to the next step, next stage. Next year."

Carl Barat is yet to comment on his claims.

The Libertines reforming - UPDATE

**Libertines reforming update**

Peter Doherty (pronounced Dockerty for those who didn't know) has said that The Libertines will reform next year.

The guitarist was fired as the band's frontman in 2004 following a series of rows with bandmate Carl Barat over Doherty's drug use - and the band subsequently split.

But the pair, along with drummer Gary Powell, put their problems behind them and reunited for an impromptu gig in London last month.

And now Doherty said he is looking forward to a full Libertines reunion, with bassist John Hassall, in 2010.

Speaking to The Sun newspaper (not the most reliable of sources), he said: "Definitely next year, we will do it."

Keep checking out Music Universe for all the latest on The Libertines and other music news.

The Libertines reform for late night show

*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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The Libertines are reforming

It's almost official. The Libertines are back together.

Former frontman Pete Doherty revealed at the NME Awards that he and bandmate Carl Barat are to put the group back together.

Pete said: "I've written and recorded a solo album, there's probably another one on the way. There's an amazing Babyshambles record coming too and The Libertines is going to happen."

Pete - who was kicked out of the British band in 2004 after Carl grew tired of his drug taking - insists Carl is as enthusiastic about the reunion as he is.

He added: "I didn't twist Carl's arm too far. He doesn't take kindly to it. He's not harder than me but he's got a nasty streak. Twist it too far and it'll snap."

However, excited fans may have to wait until next year to see the band - which also includes drummer Gary Powell and bassist John Hasall - get back together due to Pete's commitments and Carl's own solo plans.

Carl - who recently disbanded his band Dirty Pretty Things -said: "I always put Pete forward as a little guinea pig. Pete solo, that worked out, so I'll do that next year. But I hate working alone. It's boring and I struggle with it. I do miss the support of being in a band."

The Libertines formed in 1997, released two critically-acclaimed albums and gained thousands and thousands of die hard fans.

The band had a volatile history, centered around Pete and Carl's love/hate relationship. Pete, 29, recently revealed the band were offered huge sums of money to reform and headline festivals this year - but Carl, 30, refused because he feared Pete was "surrounded by darkness".

Seems Pete aint surrounded by darkness no more. Hope this turns out to be the greatest come back of all time.

The Libertines offered millions to play at Reading/Leeds festival

In a recent interview with London mag NME, Pete Doherty has told of the ludicrous offers that The Libertines that have received to reform this summer.

Pete Doherty said that The Libertines have been literally offered millions of pounds to reform for the Reading and Leeds festival. He went on to say that he was up for the reunion but Carl Barat wasn’t sure whether Pete’s 'energy’ was in the right place.

"We had some ridiculous offers to headline Reading," said Doherty. "Like £2 million to headline this festival, £1 million to headline that festival. I said, 'Why don't we just do it? Let's get the old band back together’.'

"He [Barat] said I had to go and see an energy consultant, some new age guru who is going to measure my energy levels and see if I'm surrounded by darkness, If I am I'm not allowed to go near Carl because I'll tap into his good energy and I'll sap all the good energy and bring nothing but darkness into his life."

Let us sit and pray that this love guru puts Pete and Carl back together again, so there can be a rebirth of one of the greatest indie bands of this generation.