The Libertines



Group MembersCarl Barāt
Pete Doherty
John Hassall
Gary Powell
Former MembersSteve Bedlow
Johnny Borrell
Paul Dufour
GenreGarage rock
Post-punk revival
Indie rock
OriginLondon, England
Year(s) Active1997–2004
2010
LabelsRough Trade
Associated ActsBabyshambles
Dirty Pretty Things
Yeti
The Chavs
Razorlight

The Libertines were an English rock band, formed in London in 1997 by frontmen Carl Barāt (vocals/lead guitar) and Pete Doherty (vocals/rhythm guitar). The band, centred on the song-writing partnership of Barat and Doherty, also included John Hassall (bass) and Gary Powell (drums) for most of its recording career. The band was part of the garage rock revival and spearheaded the movement in the UK.


Filmography

Selected The Libertines film and TV show credits:


Soundtrack Credits

2004
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2003
Keen Eddie
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2000
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