Pete Doherty makes rare solo appearance

Pete Doherty made a rare solo appearance in London in the early hours of this morning (January 18).

The singer performed a mammoth two hour acoustic set laced with classics, Babyshambles tracks and the odd new song at the Rhythm Factory.

Doherty, who arrived on stage to chants of 'QPR, QPR, QPR' - referring to the singer's favourite football team - just after midnight, was backed by his friend The General on a number of tracks along with Shambles guitarist Mick Whitnall.

As well as the likes of 'Killamangiro' and 'Albion', the singer, who constantly had a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, sparked mass singalongs when he performed the likes of 'What A Waster', 'Can't Stand Me Now' and 'Time For Heroes'.

Early on in the show Doherty also paid tribute to Oasis by briefly performing 'Don't Look Back In Anger'.

Elsewhere, the singer played a track off the band's recent 'Blinding EP' before he shared the vocals with Whitnall for new track 'Un-stookietitled'.

Doherty was on fine form throughout the show as he leaned over into the crowd to borrow a lighter at one point before he later invited a fan to sing with him onstage.

The initimate gig was the first of three nights which will see two further performances from Babyshambles tonight (January 18) and tomorrow (January 19).