BABYSHAMBLES

Just a Quote

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:23:00 +0000

“I don’t really know what “intellectual” means, but if it means you’ve got a desire to learn, you’ve got a desire to look for things that haven’t been presented to you, then, maybe. I think that “intellectual” is quite an exclusive word. I think it’s just for anyone that has a thirst or a hunger to improve themselves, or a yearning to escape from somewhere to get to a better place.”
— Pete Doherty

Pete The Rapper

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:54:00 +0000

Pete The rapper? Apparently he has asked Mike Skinner to oversee the project..He has actually said he wants to be Britain's answer to Eminem. He has told us he's started writing hip hop songs The report also revealed that Doherty has been buying new clothes to "re-invent" himself as a rap artist. Pals of the singer told the paper that he had bought two Adidas tracksuits.

Doherty will, purportedly, play the new material at his up-coming European shows. He is due to play Tivoli in Utrecht, Netherlands on April 11.

Meanwhile, the Babyshambles man has recently clamed to be "toning down a bit" and has stopped injecting drugs.

The singer also revealed that he had been receiving treatment at a walk-in clinic and was using Subutex – a pharmaceutical opiate – to help suppress his withdrawal symptoms.

He has recently confirmed that he has become a dad again, fathering South African Model Lindi Hingston's child. Aisling is his second offspring as he also has a child with Kill City singer Lisa Moorish.

Scroll down to view the trailer for 'The Libertines: There Are No Innocent Bystanders, NME photographer Roger Sargent's documentary about the band's 2010 reunion shows. The film goes on tour around UK venues later this month.

Pete To Play Frome

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:52:00 +0000

EXPECT the unexpected in Frome next month, when iconic rocker Pete Doherty plays the Cheese and Grain on April 18 as part of a UK tour. Tickets have gone on sale this morning for the gig - the last time he played the town, with Babyshambles in 2004, they sold out at lightning speed.

Love him or hate him, Pete Doherty is one of the most talked about musicians of the past 20 years. The Libertines and Babyshambles frontman is also a solo artist in his own right as well as receiving praise from critics and fans alike for his painted artwork.

Pete has finally confirmed a comeback tour: recent sets have been career spanning but as always the 21st century musical badboy can be relied upon to deliver some surprises.

Support for the gig has still to be announced.

Tickets £22.50, age limit over 14s only: on sale today at www.artisttickets.com and from 9am tomorrow (Saturday) at www.cheeseandgrain.co.uk

Pete Calls The Law A Pain In The Ass

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:56:00 +0000

After being arrested for after his tour bus was raided for drugs, lead singer of Babyshambles Pete Doherty has called the law a pain in the arse.

After being searched and arrested Doherty was kept overnight after police dogs sniffed out class A's on his person following a gig in Shrewsbury.

He was released on bail the following morning and has been ordered to return to Telford in December.

Outside the police station Doherty ranted: It's all a big mistake. Every day of this tour we have been told we are going to get raided and basically, they have found fuck all.

"In the words of Dr Johnson, the law is a pain in the arse."

"This implant I've got to keep me off heroin has gone septic and it's spitting pills.

"I have been clean on this tour. It's libellous to call me a smackhead - it's a good job I am too disorganised to sue."

Despite the Norwich gig being cancelled last night it is expected that the remaining UK tour dates will continue as normally as possible, they are:

Southend, Chinnery
Bristol Academy
Middlesbrough, Empire
Leeds, Blank Canvas
Liverpool Academy
Cardiff University
London, Brixton Academy

Peter Doherty To Sing Three Lions

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:03:00 +0000

Frank Skinner has hinted Pete Doherty may be involved in the latest version of World Cup anthem Three Lions.

Frank, comedy partner David Baddiel and Ian Brodie of the Lightning Seeds wrote the song to support the England team in Euro 96 and rewrote it for the World Cup in France in 1998, reaching No 1 in the charts on both occasions, and were rumoured to be recording a new version this year with Robbie Williams.

Speaking at the premiere of David's new film The Infidel, Frank teased: "I have heard rumours, yeah. There's all sort of talk going on. I heard Pete Doherty's name mentioned, even. Anyway that's probably a secret, I shouldn't have said."

The comedian said going to South Africa with David to cover the World Cup was the best job in the world - and he believed England could win the tournament.

"Well I always think we are going to win, of course. Now we've got like a proper manager and everything I think it's a possibility," he said.

Frank insisted he is not worried about Wayne Rooney's injury, saying: "Wayne will be fine. Wayne is like a bull terrier. He is basically unharmable. He's so hard and strong."

The Libertines New Songs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:05:00 +0000

Libertines Haven't Ruled Out New Songs
Apr 05, 2010

The Libertines won't be playing any new tunes when they play those reunion gigs this summer, but that doesn't mean they're not going to try writing some.

The act will stick strictly to the back catalog when it takes the stage this summer at the Reading and Leeds Festivals. The outfit isn't going to rule out a more prolonged stay, however, as NME reports both singer/guitarists Carl Barat and Pete Doherty said they're considering revving the songwriting machine back up as part of the reunion.

Pete's spit: Five to sue

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:20:00 +0000

Pete's spit: Five to sue

Bosses from TV's Five are to sue drug addict Pete Doherty for assault after he spat beer at a reporter.

Live From Studio Five's Minnie Stephenson was sprayed on the back of her head as she interviewed his Libertines bandmate Carl Barat.

Viewers saw Doherty, 31, twice spit at her after swigging beer from a bottle. Police are not taking action, but a Five source said: "What Doherty did was disgusting. Minnie wasn't bothering him, but he just decided to spit all over her. The station will be taking it all the way on her behalf.

Brawl Led To Libertines Reunion

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:18:00 +0000

Cult British rock band THE LIBERTINES' reunion was sealed after frontman PETE DOHERTY got into a brawl in Denmark.

The controversial singer/guitarist was strolling through a street in the country last year (09) when a group of tourists hurled abuse at him - which escalated into a group fight.

Doherty was so shaken up, he called up former Libertines bass player John Hassall, who now lives in Denmark - and the conversation set the wheels in motion for the band's surprise reunion.

The Libertines split in 2004 after Doherty's drug addiction caused a huge rift with fellow frontman Carl Barat. Although they eventually made up, a full reunion of the band looked unlikely until Doherty contacted Hassall.

Doherty tells rock mag NME, "I was in Denmark last year. I got abused by a load of Americans. I walked past this bar and one of them went, 'Hey man, what's Danish for pr**k?' I ended up getting in a bit of a ruck (brawl). As usual I got the f**king blame, and I phoned John. That's how we got back in touch."

Doherty, who previously confessed the band's upcoming gigs at the Reading and Leeds festivals in the U.K. could be a "f**king disaster", also admits the reunion is "upsetting".

He adds, "It would be very easy for us to laugh and joke and put up a front about it, but there's almost something quite upsetting about it in the excitement. It was a big part of my life. And I'm quite good at blocking things out. But the more I think about it, the more it upsets me. It's a celebration of a different time. It's a time that was... well, it's gone."

Doherty Blasted For Spitting At Tv Presenter After Reunion Gig

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:13:00 +0000

Doherty Blasted For Beer Spit

PETE DOHERTY has come under fire from critics after he was caught on camera spitting beer at a U.K. TV news reporter following THE LIBERTINES' reunion gig.

The cult band, fronted by Doherty and Carl Barat, took part in a press conference at North London pub The Boogaloo on Wednesday (31Mar10), where the group performed an impromptu eight-song set.

They took time out to chat to Channel Five showbiz reporter Minnie Stephenson, during which Barat mentioned how bandmate Gary Powell had accidentally spat beer on her.

As Stephenson returned to speak directly into camera, Doherty could be seen in the background approaching the journalist and spitting beer at the back of her head.

The show then returned to the panel in the studio, where former soccer star-turned-TV host Ian Wright proceeded to chastise Doherty for his vile behaviour.

He ranted, "You know what, Pete Doherty does my head in (annoys me). I hate that geezer (guy). He's spitting on her back. What a complete mug (idiot) he is! What a fool. I hate that guy."

Peter Live on the 25th Vid

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:29:00 +0000

Pete Doherty is set to play a matinee solo

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:44:00 +0000

Pete Doherty is set to play a matinee solo show at the The Blues Kitchen in London on Easter Saturday (April 3), it has been announced.

The Babyshambles man will be supported by his sister's band, The Ezra Beats for the show, with doors set to open at 3pm (GMT).

See Theblueskitchen.com for venue details.

To check the availability of Pete Doherty tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/TICKETS now, or call 0871 230 1094.

Pete Doherty arrested over drug death of Robin Whitehead

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:46:00 +0000

The Babyshambles star, 31, was one of four people questioned following the death of the 27-year-old filmmaker.

The body of Miss Whitehead, granddaughter of the late Teddy Goldsmith – founder of The Ecologist magazine – was discovered at a flat in Hackney, east London, on January 24 after paramedics answered a 999 call.

She died from a suspected drug overdose.

Doherty was arrested in connection with the inquiry on Friday.

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "A 31-year-old man was arrested on March 19 on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs. He was bailed to return on a date in April pending further inquiries."

Doherty's friend, Peter Wolfe, 41, who found Robin's body but denied she had taken drugs, has also been arrested on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs and perverting the course of justice.

The flat's owner Gill Samworth, 53, has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and allowing the flat to be used for the supply of drugs.

Musician Alan Wass, 28, was also arrested last Tuesday on suspicion of supplying drugs.

All three have been bailed until April.

Doherty, a friend of Miss Whitehead, said he was "shocked and saddened" following her death.

She had completed a documentary film, The Road To Albion, about Doherty's former band, The Libertines, and spent a lot of time with the singer.

Her website shows pictures of Doherty with his body encased in plaster, lying on a board in a crucifixion pose.

Her mother, Dido Whitehead, is a cousin of Jemima Khan and Zac Goldsmith, and her father is the 1960s filmmaker Peter Whitehead.

Want To See Courtney Love AND Pete Doherty Live?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:40:00 +0000

Want To See Courtney Love AND Pete Doherty Live? Now You Can. Hurrah!

The Shockwaves NME Awards Shows are set to explode in February as notorious rock royalty join the already impressive line up. Guaranteeing a whirlwind of energy and excitement, Babyshambles play Koko on 17th February, and Hole storm the stage on the same night at Shepherds Bush Empire.

They will join headline acts including The Maccabees, Mike Snow, Hadouken!, Simian Mobile Disco, British Sea Power, The Sunshine Underground and New Young Pony Club who are already lined up as part of this festival of cutting edge music. These unmissable shows lead towards the highly anticipated and legendary Shockwaves NME Awards, taking place on 24th February at the iconic O2 Academy Brixton.

Never far from the headlines Pete Doherty’s Babyshambles, will take to the stage at Camden’s Koko on 17th February. Formed in 2003 the band released two albums, Down in Albion and Shotter’s Nation amidst a tidelwave of tabloid attention. This year is set to be huge for the band as they prepare to kick off 2010 in true NME style.

The notorious Courtney Love also makes a welcome return, ready to bring her legendary attitude and superstar persona to the Shepherd’s Bush Empire stage on the 17th of February with her band Hole. First formed in 1989 and splitting in 2002, a modified Hole are set to return amidst anticipation of their hotly awaited album ‘Nobody’s Daughter’, set for release early this year.

Shockwaves NME Awards Shows 2010

February 2010
Tuesday 2nd February – Scala – Miike Snow - £10.60
Wednesday 3rd February – Scala – Hadouken! - £15.10
Tuesday 9th February – Sacla – British Sea Power - £13.10
Wednesday 17th February – Koko – Babyshambles - £21.60 + charity donation
Wednesday 17th February – Shepherd’s Bush Empire – £17.50 + charity donation
Thursday 18th February – Koko – The Sunshine Underground - Cosmo Jarvis – Wild Palms
Thursday 18th February – Cargo – Detroit Social Club - £8.60
Saturday 20th February – Matter - Simian Mobile Disco
Sunday 21st February – The Academy, Dublin – 25.00 EUR
Monday 22nd February – Islington Academy – New Young Pony Club - £13.10
Monday 22nd February – Cargo – Delphic - £10.60
Monday 22nd February – Mandella Hall, Belfast - £20.00
Tuesday 23rd February – Scala – Girls – Frankie & The Heartstrings - £10.60
Tuesday 23rd February – Heaven – Yeasayer - £12.10

Pete Arrested

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:29:00 +0000

Pete Doherty has been rearrested at Gloucester Crown Court this morning for suspected drug possession, moments after being spared jail for driving offences.

Doherty was initially ordered to pay £2,050 in fines with £160 costs and banned from driving for 18 months, relating to an incident in June.

However, the county force then arrested Doherty before he had left the court, this time on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance.

An onlooker who saw Doherty's arrest told The Sun that a clingfilm wrap thought to contain drugs fell out of his pocket when he first arrived at the court.

"He was being frisked by a security officer and when he emptied his pockets a clingfilm wrap fell out," the onlooker said. "The security man picked it up and saw it contained what looked like little blue crystals. The security man phoned the police and about six officers came over and waited to arrest Doherty when his case was over."

Pete Doherty is to collaborate with Towers Of London

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:41:00 +0000

Pete Doherty is to collaborate with Towers Of London guitarist Kristian Marr at a London art show on October 23. Doherty has been working on an acoustic set with Marr to perform at the show, which is in aid of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy charity. The night, which is called Rock Renaissance, also features artists, including New Yorker Phil Stein, and London-based Grant Kennedy

Pete Doherty Prepares New Album With Graham Coxon

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:52:00 +0000

The rumors are confirmed: Pete Doherty prepares your new album alone with the collaboration of Graham Coxon, guitarist and principal figure of Blur. There might not be better news for that we are fans of both.

The Babyshambles baterista has confirmed – accidentally to reveal too much – that both are together doing music. First he affirmed that Doherty was working with someone whose name was rhyming with “Layham Hoxon“ later to admit it to the egg whites.

Really if something was talking each other more that a collaboration many we would be pleased, especially those that we believe that in the best of Blur great Coxon had to say, for much that Damon Albarn should take almost the whole credit.

Pete Doherty Head-Hunted By Tories

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:06:00 +0000

Babyshambles star Pete Doherty has been invited to make a keynote speech at Manchester's Conservative Party Conference which begins on Monday.

"We've long wanted to get Mr Peter Doherty aboard", confessed a party activist. "We see him as a fine example for the talented youth of today, particularly since he's made such efforts to get himself off the Aspirin".

"Mr Doherty has been offered a free platform to debate either health issues, street crime or education", he explained. "The entire Shadow Cabinet is agreed that Peter Doherty has the potential to become a Conservative MP because he's in touch with the public and is extremely popular with the vital youth sector of the electorate.

Asked today what subject he'd decided to talk about, Pete Doherty was non-committal. "What's it matter to anyone", he said. "Thing about me joining the Tories is they're OK about creative people like me having more than one job", he explained.

"I've been wanting to duet with Ken Clarke for years and he's already signed for the next Babyshambles tour", he revealed. "Anyone who likes cigars, jazz and beer is a natural friend of mine. Also, William Hague's a bit nippy on the piano so he'll be joining us whenever he's not titting about as Foreign Secretary. Pity he doesn't do coke though".

It's just been announced that Pete Doherty's Conference speech will be on Prison Reform and will be delivered on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

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Pete Doherty trial date Set ( once again )

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:59:00 +0000

In December, Pete Doherty is headed to his home away from home. No, not prison. His other home away from home: the courtroom.

Pete Doherty: Putting British lawyers' kids through college. The Babyshambles rocker, solo artist and pillar of the British legal system appeared yesterday (Oct. 1) to enter an innocent plea on charges of reckless driving in a Gloucester courtroom, according to The Gloucester Shire. The rocker's set to appear Dec. 21 to stand trial on charges of wild driving.

Kate Moss Plans Music Career

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:07:00 +0000

It's no secret that Kate Moss likes to embark on the odd karaoke session with her showbiz pals, but we've never really taken her too seriously when it comes to a musical career... until now.

According to reports, the model has joined The Performing Rights Society, an official association protecting rights for songwriters, composers and publishers.

A spokesman for the community confirmed Kate had joined, adding: 'Kate has co-written some songs with Pete Doherty and will now be able to collect her share of the royalties.'

Perhaps most interestingly, the 35-year-old's move has led to speculation she is planning to launch her career with boyfriend Jamie Hince.

The Kills guitarist is also a member of the society, and is said to be finally mellowing to the idea of working with Kate, who requested to sing with him and the band's frontwoman Alison Mosshart on tour last year.

While then, the answer was a resounding no, we wonder if her ability to charm even the likes of business Simon Cowell and Philip Green has finally brought him round...

marieclaire.co.uk

Libertines reunion venue Hackney Empire to close

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:13:00 +0000

London's Hackney Empire is to close for several months to reassess its financial situation, bosses have announced.

The east London venue, which was the scene of Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's reunion gig in 2007, will close its doors in January for at least six months, while owners try to take stock of its financial situation.

The decision to close the theatre comes after artistic director and chief executive Simon Thomsett left the Hackney Empire by "mutual consent" last month, reports The Stage. Thomsett's replacement, interim chief executive Clarie Middleton, said that she does not want the closure to be permanent.

"The idea is that we stop, take a breath and take stock of the way the organisation operates. We just need a little time to do that," she explained.

Hackney Empire opened in 1901 as a music hall, and saw performances from Charlie Chaplin, WC Fields and Stan Laurel.

Doherty has played the venue several times, though his most famous date there came on April 12, 2007 when he reunited onstage with Carl Barat for the first time since The Libertines' split in 2004.

Madness and Billy Bragg have also performed at the venue.

n.m.e.com

Barat says the time is not right for a Libertines reunion

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:50:00 +0000

Singer and guitarist Carl Barat plans to release a debut solo album next year and take his first theatrical steps on stage in January.

That leaves very little time to think about reforming his old band the Libertines.

"It's not too late, it's just not the right time. I am not ruling it out completely but next year I am doing my album and maybe acting in two plays in London in January," Barat told Reuters.

Speculation has been rife that the cult British rock act would reform, reuniting Barat, 31, with fellow frontman Peter Doherty, years after they fell out in a blaze of drugs and bruised egos.

Recently Doherty, 30, who currently fronts Babyshambles, seemed to be on a mission to reform the Libertines, telling the New Musical Express magazine that he wanted to reunite the band to play British festival slots next summer.

Barat spoke to Reuters while relaxing backstage after playing at the Paris Pompidou Centre museum with ex-Moldy Peaches frontman and U.S. anti-folk singer Adam Green Friday.

One of the evening's highlights was the pair's cover of old Libertines favourite "What a Waster." The raucous performance ended with Green tying up some members of the audience with heavy tape and smashing a guitar.

Barat, looking dapper in a white shirt, black tuxedo and matching hat, and accompanied by a fiddle and cello, played a couple of new songs he has been working on.

Of the future album, he said: "It's the first time I'm being on my own and doing without guitars fighting each other. It's a bit more about the voice. A bit more naked."

He has no record deal yet, but there are discussions with labels, he said.

Barat, whose influences range from the Kinks, the Velvet Underground to jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, said he had been writing solo songs since Dirty Pretty Things, the band he formed in 2005 after the Libertines demise, split up last year.

"I'd like to release the album as soon as possible. I'm working every day. I want the songs to be completely new. I want to do something fresh," he said.

Asked how he felt about being on his own for the first time in years, he said: "It's absolutely terrifying but it has to be done. It's very hard but at the same time it's very rewarding."

"Everyone has to do what they think is right. Even if it's shit, people respect you for being brave enough."

Barat released two albums with Dirty Pretty Things: "Waterloo to Anywhere" and "Romance at Short Notice."

LIBERTINES NO SIDE PROJECT

In recent months speculation grew of a Libertines reformation particularly as Doherty and Barat were often seen at each other gigs or even performed together.

This summer Doherty told the NME that he had already convinced former Libertines bandmates John Hassall, bass, and Gary Powell, drums, to reunite for gigs, and that as soon as Barat agreed, dates would be finalised.

Doherty went on to joke he would even consider hiring a Barat lookalike to stand in if the real one would not sign up.

"Good luck to him !" said Barat.

In March 2009, Doherty released a debut solo album "Peter Doherty: Grace/Wastelands" to critical acclaim.

In interviews Doherty insists he can juggle a solo career, his role as Babyshambles frontman and a Libertines reformation.

But for Barat The Libertines are no side-project.

"If I do the Libertines, it will be just the Libertines. If we do the Libertines, let's give them everything and be the Libertines again. Let's live that life again. It's a life and it's for a reason, for a good purpose," he said.

In July, former Clash guitarist and punk legend Mick Jones, who produced the Libertines' two albums "Up the Bracket" and "The Libertines" was quoted by music website The Quietus as saying he would be keen to see the pair get back in studio.

"I'm sure we'd have a lot more fun...We love Mick of course," Barat said, adding he had not seen Jones for a while.

PETE DOHERTY'S ROUNDHOUSE SHOW

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:37:00 +0000

Pete Doherty kicked-off his UK tour on Saturday night (19.09.09) with a two-hour show at The Roundhouse in Camden, North London.

Pete Doherty kicked-off his UK tour on Saturday night (19.09.09).

The former Babyshambles and Libertines frontman wowed his army of loyal fans as he performed a two-hour set at The Roundhouse in Camden, North London.

His playlist mainly consisted of tracks from his solo album 'Grace/Wastelands' but also included some huge crowd pleasers including 'For Lovers', 'Delivery' and Libertines numbers 'Donâ€™t Look Back Into The Sun' and 'Time For Heroes'.

Dressed in his trademark hat and jacket Pete â€“ who has previously not turned up for shows â€“ looked to have put his personal problems behind him and looked every inch the star.

Following his well-received set, Pete came back for an encore, which included a cover of The Specials' hit 'Message To You'.

He continued his small tour with a concert in Lemington Spa last night (20.09.09) and he will play Manchester Apollo tonight (21.09.09) and finish in Glasgow Barrowlands on Wednesday (23.09.09).

Wry beautiful and bizzare

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:13:00 +0000

Musician and DJ Adam Ficek is best known for his day job as drummer in the notorious British rock act Babyshambles.

As a member of the Peter Doherty-fronted band, Adam has seen the best and worst of life at the casualty-laden core of the music industry.

What many people don't know is that he is an artistic talent in his own right. Adam was born in Bletchley, Milton Keynes and over the years has amassed an impressive repertoire of musical skills.

He plays the guitar, piano, vibraphone, accordion, flute, trumpet, harmonica, tin whistle, recorder, and – of course – drums.

He knew Babyshambles' former manager James Mullord and ex-guitarist Patrick Walden from the time the three spent together in and around London's Old Street area.

Much of what followed (the albums, the gigs, the arrests, the tabloid scandals, the burnouts and triumphs and tragedies) is already modern pop history.

Roses Kings Castles is the moniker under which Adam performs and records his own unique catalogue of quixotic, chiming, and astute acoustic pop songs.

Lost somewhere between Belle & Sebastian's pastoral warmth and the hallucinatory six-string invocations of Syd Barrett, a typical Roses Kings Castles track is buoyed by the finest elements of classic British song writing; by turns wry, beautiful, and bizarre.

Originally conceived as an outlet for Adam's 'need to create my own ideas when Babyshambles were on holiday,' Roses Kings Castles quickly became something more than a means of occupying himself whilst on hiatus.

He says: 'I continually write, whether it's big band arrangements, electro riffs or folk-pop songs. I just needed an avenue to walk down.'

PETE DOHERTY'S FLIGHT OF FANTASY

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:12:00 +0000

PETE DOHERTY'S FLIGHT OF FANTASY

Babyshambles rocker Pete Doherty says he once took so many drugs he thought he was an air hostess.

Pete Doherty once took so many drugs he thought he was an air hostess.

The Babyshambles rocker began hallucinating after injecting horse tranquiliser ketamine while he was working on the band's 2007 album 'Shotter's Nation'.

Pete said: "Snorting it is bad enough but injecting it is the equivalent of... well, there is no explanation. One minute you're a perfectly sane human being working on what should be an album you're proud of and committed to - the next you're an air hostess on an airplane bound for Portugal."

Pete, 30, was dating British supermodel Kate Moss at the time, and claims the incident was one of the reasons for their split.

He explained to Britain's Elle magazine: "Imagine, there's millions of you inside a little tube which is going up a dog's ear. And your producer Stephen Street is carrying you from the toilets. And then your girlfriend turns up and starts shouting at Stephen Street, 'What's all this? What are you doing?' Stephen's like, 'Oh f***ing hell, we've got a vocal to do.' And I'm like, 'Do you want another drink?' Because I thought I was an air hostess."

Lazy Eye Mangement!: My Generation: Babyshambles & Roger Daltrey.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:41:00 +0000

Lazy Eye Mangement!: My Generation: Babyshambles & Roger Daltrey.