Is Pete Doherty a Nazi Sympathizer?

No. It was simply Doherty being D’oh-erty

At a gig in Munich this weekend (On3 festival), Pete Doherty sang the Nazi-endorsed version of the German national anthem, ‘Das Deutschlandlied,’

“Deutschland, Deutschland über alles” (“Germany, Germany above all, above all in the world“),

before getting booted off the stage. A live feed from a radio station washed their hands of D’ohboy a few seconds into his first song. The verse has been banned since WWII.

You might as well yell out Heil Hitler.

To his credit, Doherty did apologize for his error. And his spokesperson sent out a statement (but, of course!):

“He was unaware of the controversy surrounding the German national anthem and he deeply apologises if he has caused any offense … himself is from Jewish descent and has fought against racism and fascism with numerous organisations including Love Music Hate Racism. This is a subject he feels very strongly about.”

Doherty has done his share with good projects like Love Music Hate Racism. But, if he felt that strongly about it he should have done his research.

I love the guy for the music he’s done but … D’oh!

Carl Barat Says That There Will Be No Libertines Reunion In 2010

Carl Barat has told the BBC that he will be too busy in 2010 to reform his old band The Libertines (pictured above).  Barat said that he didn’t want to put the band together again just for a quick payday. He said:

“I’m too busy next year. Maybe the year after that. See how it goes. When it needs to happen, it will fall into place. It’s more a way of life than a band for me. I’m not going to jump up there and play the songs for some money – if it feels right then it will fall into place.”

The Libertines’ Pete Doherty told NME.com in March that the band had “unfinished business” and that he wanted them to reunite.

Barat, who dissolved his band Dirty Pretty Things in October 2008, is currently working on a solo project. On the subject of the solo album, he told the BBC:

“It is quite liberating doing my own solo thing with no record company telling me to make singles.

“I’ve done a lot of stuff with strings and acoustics but I don’t know if that’s how the record is going to sound.”

Barat will also be appearing in a play in 2010. On that subject, he told the BBC:

“It’s pretty full on and gritty. I’m doing it for the challenge as opposed to having big audiences and getting show stopping reviews.”

Last year, Barat appeared in the stage drama Telstar and portrayed a scientist named Gene Vincent (named, of course, after the 1950s rocker).

For more on this story, see the articles from BBC 6 Music and NME.com.

Libertines to Reform With or Without Carl Barat?

How utterly shambolic. Pete Doherty, ex-Libertine, now says, in the new issue of NME (above), that he has gotten approval from old bandmates John Hassall (bass) and Gary Powell (drums) to reunite the LIbertines. He just needs to get guitarist/singer Carl Barat to come on board. However, Doherty claims he might reform it even if Carl does not agree. In NME:

“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’.”

He’s joking, obviously. ??!! Hey, with Doherty, you never know. As a fan of Libertines’ music, I wouldn’t go see the reunited band without Barat. And I won’t believe I’ll see the band in the U.S. anyway. I don’t believe the U.S. will let Doherty tour here, no matter what I hear on the contrary.

To tell you the truth, I’m more interested in Dirty Pretty Things (Barat, Powell, and Anthony Rossomando) reuniting and touring the U.S. I know there are others who feel the same way. So Doherty can put that in his pipe and smoke it.

Pete Doherty Is Profiled In The Times Of London

The often-troubled former Libertine and current leader of Babyshambles Pete Doherty was the subject of a profile in yesterday’s (Friday, July 31st) edition of The Times of London. Doherty revealed that he and former Libertines bandmate Carl Barat had discussions about reforming the band after performing together at a tribute show for their old promoter. Doherty told The Times:

“We had a good couple of hours [after the show]. We were up all night together. 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.”

I hope that the reunion of The Libertines does actually get off the ground. Given Doherty’s legal troubles over the past few years, they might not be able to get work visas to perform in the United States. Still, it would be nice to hear them playing together again.

To read the full profile of Pete Doherty from The Times of London, click here.

NME.com published an article about Doherty’s profile in The Times, which you can read by clicking here.

Poor Pete Doherty?

Rather as NME put it, “Pocketless Pete Doherty.”

Doherty was embarassed to find that he had no money on him when he went to buy some clothes at a store he requested stay open late (with no customers about) for his shopping needs (ala diva Diana Ross).

This is the Libertines and Babyshambles frontman, damnit!

However, when he came to check out, he had no cash in his pockets. D’oh! He made a cell call to a friend. The friend came to the store with his credit card, and, oops, it was declined.

Another day in the life of Pete Doherty.

Pete Doherty Calls Dirty Pretty Things Breakup a “Publicity Stunt”

Dohboy is at it again. At Trinity College in Dublin, the Babyshambles leader, flouted the cigarette ban, gave an interview with the audience, talked some trash, was awarded the honorary patronage of the University’s Philosophical Society (???!!!), and played an acoustic set that included The Who’s “Substitute “(and his new single, “Last of the English Roses,” below).

But really, does Doherty really think Dirty Pretty Things got enough of a publicity boost from announcing their breakup? That’s asinine. Maybe he feels that the talk from DPT’s Carl Barat about a Libertines reunion was the publicity stunt? Who knows?

I think it’s a nasty little comment directed towards his ex-Libertines bandmate, Barat, is all.

Doherty goes as far as saying that Dirty Pretty Things are “…still together, I think.” Personally, I hope the Dirty Pretty Things are still together. They’re a great band. And I’m yet to see them live… hoping they come to the States soon. They haven’t really made their mark here, yet, even after the aforementioned “publicity stunt.”

I like Pete Doherty, and his music, and his band Babyshambles, and, of course, his work with The Libertines… but sometimes his antics are another thing.

To read more about the event, go to nme.com

Pete Doherty Not to be Evicted

All the rumors about Doh’boy being evicted by his landlord for ruining the property seem to be unfounded, according to NME this morning.

As millions are going through foreclosure, I think Doherty is the last person we have to worry about. He always lands on his feet, no matter how effed up his world is.

Pete Doherty Wants To Reform The Libertines

According to a report in the UK newspaper The Mirror, Pete Doherty, currently of Babyshambles and Kate Moss’s former boyfriend, recently turned up at a Dirty Pretty Things show in Paris and stood by the stage door. Reportedly, Doherty has told Carl Barat that he really wants to reform their old band, The Libertines (pictured above). Since Dirty Pretty Things are soon to disband, a reunion of The Libertines could possibly happen. A source told The Mirror:

“Carl thinks it might work, but he needs to be 100 per cent sure Pete won’t let him down again before he signs up.”

I’d love to see a Libertines reunion take place. They were a great band and broke up before their time. If Doherty can get his shit together and keep it together, the reunion could be a very special one indeed.

For more on this story, see the article from XFM London.

To watch The Libertines perform “What Became Of The Likely Lads,” click below:

Pete Doherty Slams Sir Elton’s Band — Calls Them Session Sausage Suckers

Belated anger was released in a big way recently when Babyshambles leader, Pete Doherty, talked about his jam with Sir Elton John’s band at 2005′s Live 8 (playing T Rex’s “Children Of The Revolution”):

“What a bunch of f****** w******. What a bunch of sausage-sucking, session, slaphead, ponytailed p*****, you know?”

Classy.

BTW, Doh, I’m loving the look (above): part rhasta, part homeless-chic, part new age hipster, part disillusioned drug boy, part listless rocker, part proto punk, part Early Bealtes jetset, part douchebag…

Did I mention I love your music?!

Dirty Pretty Things Break Up

What crappy news. One of the best bands in England in the last few years has been Dirty Pretty Things, the brainchild of ex-Libertines guitarist Carl Barat. Their debut disc, Waterloo to Anywhere, was amazing — high-powered rock with the right attitude and texture of punk. It was simply a fantastic sound — much better than ex-Libertine bandmate Pete Doherty’s Babyshambles. And DPT just put out a good follow-up album, Romance at Short Notice.

Here’s the statement from Carl Barat on NME this morning:

“It is with some sadness we announce the farewell of the Dirty Pretty Things. It’s been a glorious three years which we all would gladly live out again, but it is time for us to try new things (not The Libertines).

“We are reluctant to give up touring but will give the last waltz everything. We have and are determined to go out as we came in, after which we all have other ventures to be getting on with and splendid future plans.

“Heartfelt thanks to all who made it what it was, much love and we’ll see you on the road.”

I’m real pissed that I never got to see the band come to America. I am hoping that Carl Barat starts a new project soon with the same sound he captured so well with Dirty Pretty Things. And notice how Barat strongly emphasizes that there will be no Libertines reunion because of the DPT split. Interesting.

The great irony: Pete Doherty is still able to keep his Babyshambles project alive after all the shit he’s been thorugh. Life sometimes has a sick sense of humor.