Pete Doherty

Pete Doherty is an English singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the frontman of the rock bands The Libertines and Babyshambles. Born on March 12, 1979, in Hexham, Northumberland, he rose to fame in the early 2000s with The Libertines, characterized by their blend of punk rock and lyrical storytelling. Doherty's career has been tumultuous, marked by his struggles with addiction and legal issues, which have often overshadowed his musical talents. Despite this, he has remained a notable figure in the British music scene, known for his charismatic stage presence and poetic lyrics. Recently, he made headlines during a concert in Munich, where he surprised fans by spending most of the performance sitting in a swivel chair rather than actively engaging on stage.

Born on Mar 12, 1979 (46 years old)

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United Kingdom: Miranda Sawyer interviews Pete Doherty and Carl Barât of the Libertines for Guardian Live. 6

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The Guardian: Good for you! Braving the heatwave on Glastonbury’s final day – photo essay | Glastonbury 2025

United Kingdom: Pete Doherty brought 2000s indie nostalgia to the Pyramid Stage with The Libertines. 7

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BBC: Olivia Rodrigo leaves Glastonbury on a high, with The Cure and Colin The Caterpillar

Hungary: Pete Doherty's band, Babyshambles, was originally supposed to perform at the festival in 2008. 5

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Index.hu: Index - Külföld - Nagy a találgatás a Glastonbury fesztivál titkos fellépőjének személye körül, Robbie Williams is megszólalt

United States: Pete Doherty was noted for his then-nascent dalliance with Kate Moss during the festival. 5

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CNN: Kate Moss’ rain boots at Glastonbury: A fashion moment to remember

United Kingdom: Pete Doherty was prosecuted for breaking into Carl Barât's flat, inspiring the song 'Can't Stand Me Now'. 4

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The Guardian: My unexpected Pride icon: indie breakup songs said all the things I couldn’t say to other boys | Life and style

Sweden: The fifth album in an underrated solo catalog from the Libertines singer reflects on the quiet life in the French countryside. 7

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Dagens Nyheter: Lido Pimienta och Pete Doherty bland veckans bästa album

Croatia: Pete Doherty has survived his struggles with addiction and has reformed his band, The Libertines, while also releasing a sixth solo album. 8

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Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Jutarnji list - Čudom je preživio ovisnički pakao, pjesme su mu šarmantne i iskrene. Sada živi na selu, volio bih i ja naći taj mir u Gorskom kotaru

Italy: Pete Doherty, the frontman of the Libertines, is at risk of losing his toes due to type 2 diabetes. 3

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Corriere della Sera: Pete Doherty rischia l'amputazione delle dita dei piedi. Il cantante dei Libertines ha di diabete di tipo 2 e deve esibirsi su una sedia

Germany: Pete Doherty is the frontman of the Libertines and is known for his unpredictable performances. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: München: So war das Konzert der Libertines in der ausverkauften Tonhalle - München