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April 8, 2008 | 103 Comments
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Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty has been jailed for 14 weeks for failing to turn up to probation hearings on time and drug use.

Doherty attended West London Magistrates Court today (April 8), where Judge Davinder Lachar handed the singer/guitarist the sentence.

A spokesperson for the court said that Doherty had been jailed for "breach of time keeping, non-compliance of his order and using different drugs".

Doherty had been given a suspended jail sentence for possession of drugs and driving illegally in October last year. His supervision order required him to make regular visits to court for progress reports, as well as take part in a drug rehabilitation programme. He was threatened with up to four months in jail if he broke the law during this period.

A spokesperson for Doherty told NME.COM that he was looking into grounds for appeal.

Doherty is expected to serve one month under current rules but should he complete the full three and half months of his sentence he will not only miss a solo show at the Royal Albert Hall in London (April 26), but the Glastonbury (June 27-29) festival, which he is due to headline the Park Stage.

His label, Parlophone, explained the solo show will be postponed but it "is due to be rescheduled and all tickets will be valid for the new date once it has been announced. Peter was very much looking forward to the show and would like to offer his sincerest apologies to all his fans and all those concerned".

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mrpaulosborne

Apr 8, 2008

I've had the pleasure of seeing Pete Doherty a few times both with Babyshambles and on his own and he is a fantastic musician but in his personal life the bloke is an idiot and it is about time a magistrate has had the balls to hand him a prison sentence!!Hopefully he will be out in time for Glastonbury though!!!

sc_jag

Apr 8, 2008

At last.

jimbobbtvs

Apr 8, 2008

oh pete, you silly silly boy. i hope he still makes glastonbury. weather he acts like a fool or not, hes still one of the best musical inspirations of the last 10 years and libertines will always be the best band of the 00's. besides hes a proper front man, getting messy on drugs, sleeping with models and gatting umpteen week jail sentences. i thaught to be proper front man that was standard

violenceatbustops

Apr 8, 2008

How the hell are they to know if fans will be around in the country when they choose their resheduled dates?A refund better be available.Bloody pisstake.Hope Peter learns his lesson.

matt1

Apr 8, 2008

You dickhead! I thought you were sorting yourself out!, im annoyed now!!

NoelG

Apr 8, 2008

Plonker.

Oxokid

Apr 8, 2008

Finally the British justice system take action! I love Pete's music but the amount of times he has escaped jail is ridiculous and not a good example to his fans of how the law works - love his music, not his lifestyle. I'm gutted he won't be about to play the Royal Albert Hall but look forward to his return, let's hope it's not too long.

gazmassie

Apr 8, 2008

God Pete, when will you ever learn. He will get off with it anyway - At least im hoping he will. His solo show at Glastonbury last year was truely amazing, as were his solo shows at the Rhythm Factory recently. In fact, lets tell Jay-Z to sling his hook and get Pete Headlining.

highwaycompanion

Apr 8, 2008

At long last! The talentless twat is behind bars where he belongs. He is only 'famous' for his drug life, not his music, just like that ugly talentless waste of space Amy Winehouse. You sad fans who actually waste money to see these talentless people (not even turn up most of the time!) in concert should get a clue and wake up to REAL musicians and songwriters and bands who dont live in the tabloids, and who instead let their music and classic songwriting and LPs and live performances do the talking - like Pearl Jam, Brad, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Biffy Clyro, Jimmy Eat World, Them Is Me, Gin Blossoms, Incubus... REAL bands, REAL musicians, NOT druggy lowlife talentless idiots!

jsc1982

Apr 8, 2008

That's great news. Now I don't have to see the idiots going to see him at Glastonbury.The guy is a complete loser and anyone who thinks otherwise is clearly still a teenager, which I guess most NME readers are.

Frankenstein

Apr 8, 2008

GUTTED. He was due to play at Guernsey Live on 4th May...they'll struggle to get a replacement now.

spenny44

Apr 8, 2008

awesome...maybe the dick head won't think he's the bees knees the way he sticks 2 fingers up at everything and everyone....hope he gets the shit scared outta him inside...he may then realise what an oppertunity he has in life..to get paid to express his art an travel the world and playing in front of folks who identify with his music...or does he wanna be a real cool rebel an get his cat high on crack...how anarchistic is that..lmao...then again reading some of ur twat neck fans getting off on u doin a stretch maybe u all belong together in looserville....pmsl

EddieG

Apr 8, 2008

About bloody time! So when is everyone going to wise up to no-marks like him and Winehouse, and drop them like a bad habit?

AustinSoundcheck

Apr 8, 2008

It's about time. He's had way too many chances.

karlmackenzie

Apr 8, 2008

Pete Doherty is innocent!It's a fuckin outrage! Just ruined ma summer!

PeterPiper2

Apr 8, 2008

In response to highwaycompanion's message...According to Peter Brown's book on the Beatles, it was Bob Dylan who introduced the Beatles to marijuana. Dylan went through some profound drug experiences during 1964-5. According to biographer Tony Scaduto: 'He â€¦ tried just about everything he could to â€˜open his headâ€™ ' Plus many of Dylanâ€™s songs were about drugs, including â€œLay Down Your Weary Tune,â€ â€œSubterranean Homesick Blues,â€ and â€œMr. Tambourine Man.â€ALSO:In Peter Bogdanovich's documentary on Tom Petty: "He and the Heartbreakers describe almost getting arrested for drugs in Europe, and a clip from German television shows glassy-eyed bass player Ron Blair somehow pulling through a song despite swallowing a stash of hashish."Yeah. Long live 'real' bands. 'REAL' musicians.t***t

skybluepancho

Apr 8, 2008

alright. so pete's finally gone to jail.you do know he's been in there before, in the daysof the libertines. But you lot who seem to think he's thickand a twat, your the lot who need to stop reading trash like the daily mirror and the sun which continue to slag him off for the smallest of things and i can almost guarantee these papers will exaggerate on this story in the news tommorow. The man's got a greattalent and has become the voice of a nation. So he takes drugs, i've seen babyshambles when pete was completely sober, you seem to think he's continuously taking drugs, 'of his face', recently he's going in the right direction, im dissapointed he's gone to jail and i'm not saying he doesn't deserve it, it's been a long time coming but hopefully this jail sentence will make him realise he's making more friends than enemies.just because he takes drugs doesn't mean he's got no talent, infact he's done a fucking good job to keep himself alive.it's that amy winehouse 'pop-trash, no-one's looking at me so i'll take some drugs', she deserves to go to jail as much as he does, but due to this country being brainwashed by cheesy pop crap pete doesnt get a say. even when winehouse cocked up it was pete's fault just because he was close to the bar where she overdosed at the time. i love pete, he's an inspiration, yes i'm only 16, but what different does that make? 'scene-kids', hopefully pete will realise in a world full of hypocrites he'll never win.. and he'll continue to go in the right direction when he gets out.

gazmassie

Apr 8, 2008

So out of the closet come all the Pete and Amy Bashers - The truth of the matter is that they are both fucking brilliant at what they do. So They take drugs?.. Is there anyone on the planet naive enough to think that The Beatles, The Stones, Bowie, etc etc werent off their heads the majority of the time. The 'setting a bad example' phrase is so over used. If somebody uses the excuse of "I take drugs because Pete Doherty / Amy Winehouse does" then there is obviously an underlying problem in the first place. Its my personal choise not to take drugs but i couldnt give a shit if Pete Doherty does or not. However he has flaunted the law too many times and deserves this punishment but i for one cant wait for him to be back performing. In our current musical climate - where our biggest export is an X Factor winner - I would chose Pete and Amy everytime.

nahnahnah

Apr 8, 2008

the talentless fucker deserved 14 YEARS

Lipsy

Apr 8, 2008

Finally... After the tenth 'last chance'! Hopefully they'll lock him up long enough to realise the talent that is being wasted.... While getting wasted!

maaaarie

Apr 8, 2008

What about the consert in Norway?? He and Babyshambles were supposed to be there, at the "Hove festival" !! Do we get a chance to see him live when he's out? Pete IS Babyshambles. I've been looking forward to the consert for such a long time!!! Is there anything that could be done to make him do a show in Bergen or Oslo??

keishclash169

Apr 8, 2008

ridiculous, this guy is gonna be either dead or else near death by the end of this year. he's screwed. badly....he's but on all that weight and everything. he needs all the luck he can get......poor pete......although i should gave no sympathy for a coke head, i do....

yooffella

Apr 8, 2008

sorry i just re-read the article and it answers the questions i was asking. i think jsc1982 is wrong, it's not just teenagers who enjoy listening to doherty, it's people who can identify with his music and lyrics. he isn't someone who tried to be a rebel but his drug habit obviously has got the better of him, i just hope he can do his time, get out and start fresh.he's a good person.

Skanny999

Apr 8, 2008

I didn't use to like the bloke, just too much tabloid shit going on, then out of couriosity I listen to Babyshambles last album and I love it. Shame for Glastonbury but few weeks in jail won't hurt him and he deserves them. There'll be other occasions to see him live anyway...

geofelgie

Apr 8, 2008

Yes he's had a lot of chances but I just don't see jail as an effective way of dealing with addictsHow much will his imprisonment cost? Wouldn't getting him cleaning some canal or something be more positive?

rick 13

Apr 8, 2008

ha ha, better watch it in the showers pete

Summers72

Apr 8, 2008

Totally disagree with HighWayCompanion and Spenny44. Sending Pete down has never worked before and I doubt it'll work this time. As far as the people who really appreciate his music are concerned, he's really talented and is one of the best songwriters we've seen in years. Get a grip you Pete hating mob, there are plenty of famous people using drugs who get away with it, at least Pete is upfront about his problems!

charvachapter

Apr 8, 2008

Instead of shooting bad videos of you and Irina, you should do your stuff to avoid jail ! it's so stupid...

stonedog_1984

Apr 8, 2008

i would just like applaud PeterPiper2, highwaycampion you sound like a fucking berk!!!...i hope pete gets his shit together

watram

Apr 8, 2008

It's so selfish of you 'fans' to think about the concerts now... If Pete cannot be forced to stay in rehab, then let them keep him in jail, maybe he will reflect on his bloody life. I just hope any 'friends' won't smuggle drugs in there. This man could do so much good to the world, and instead he's ruining himself. I still hope he will bring his life back on track. Good luck Pete!

domthemod

Apr 9, 2008

Well done Judge Davinder Lachar... you want him to get off drugs, so you go and stick him in prison where the temptation is even higher. Good job.

kim08

Apr 9, 2008

Well, i think hopefully, this might be the best thing that could ever have happened to him. This may just help him kick his habit. i love Pete to bits but he needs to sort himself out. i hope he will be out in time for Glastonbury though. xxx

highwaycompanion

Apr 9, 2008

In reply to peterpiper - YES The Beatles, Bob Dylan, TP have taken drugs in their career - the difference is that they aren't low life talentless scum who think they are above the law just cos they have celebrity girlfriends in Kate Moss (herself a talentless waste of space), and who dont leave their fans waiting at gigs while they 'shoot up' or are too out of it to even turn up at all, or turn up and are so out of it they cant string two words together. Yeah, Winehouse and Doherty are pure class compared to the classic 60s legends who used drugs to further their music and have enlightened experiences from. Dont think we'll see a Pete Doherty tribute concert in 30 years like Dylan had, or him being around in 30 years, playing to sell out crowds year in year out and still making amazing LPs like TP and the Heartbreakers.

ontheroad11b

Apr 9, 2008

i sincrely hope pete gets detox meds in the jail. dopesickness is worst. if not he doesnt get any methadone or benzos he is dopesick as all hell at this very moment. in the end, the drug always catches up to addicts. a 3 + months sentence isnt that bad, with one day at a day. i really doubt he will end up complete the whole sentence. they will reduce it somehow. i'm sure he will have privlages. getting locked up was bound to happen. fans of pete can't do anything but wait and see what will turn out.

boyafraid666

Apr 9, 2008

Jeez people how bitter are you ? The guy is a poet a friend and ahead of his time ...ok so he likes to take drugs ..who dosent ..you load of hipprocryts...if any of you have drunk alcohol(the worse drug in the world along with nicotine look up the W.H.O report on drugs) you are a hippocryt and a bigot just because its legal EH !!! He is one of the most intelligent but vulnerable people ever to of graced the world of music...Now go away people and JUDGE people you actually know !!!

CowboyKiller

Apr 9, 2008

the only thing Doherty has inspired me to do is to get a gun licence he probably wont even serve the full 14 weeks, so you can all stop squealing!

witchdoctor180

Apr 9, 2008

Tom Petty, Gin Blossoms, Pearl Jam, Jimmy Eat World, INCUBUS??Were I to compile a list with those bands being included, it would be titled the lamest bands of all time. Are you serious mate? You listen to that trite garbage? They're all American crap bands. Jimmy Eat World hasn't a song to listen to, Incubus doesn't know what genre they even want to be and have helped spawn other crap bands, Pearl Jam haven't made a song worth anyones time since the 90s, Gin Blossoms = 1 hit wonder. Only acts I'll give props to are Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, although the latter's voice makes my skin crawl.Hey Jealousy anyone? (highwaycompanion)

seamonkey007

Apr 9, 2008

Come on kids its been a long time coming.... the silly billy he is! He needs a good smack! And he thought his luck was in when Amy offered him her crack eh... He was a an angel before he popped round hers for tea and biscuits last week!!! 14 weeks... he will serve 7 or so, The Royal Albert Hall awaits !

AlbionKyle

Apr 9, 2008

I was so mad that he didn't show up in the Forum in the Kentish town gig to support The Sonics, I travelled half a globe to stand in line in the cold London street in snow just to see him, he didn't have the courtesy to be professional to show up.... Since he ditched gigs erratically, perhaps jail visit is far more reliable to see him perform, that will be really Johnny Cash-esque.

hill247

Apr 9, 2008

Such sad news so talented......has ruined my summer as had tickets for Royal Albert Hall + Glasto. And he won't be able to run the London Marathon!!! Although whether he was actually ever going to is contentious

shaunyeah

Apr 9, 2008

'What a waster, what a fucking wasterYou pissed it all up the wall'oh the irony

grizzly adams

Apr 9, 2008

come on pete sort it! maybe when the soap gets dropped in the showers youl think about it next time you feel like taking something,

M1keyBoi

Apr 9, 2008

He is a moron why should he be given chance after chance, he has had long enough. Teach him a lesson...i hope anyway

spammer_ie

Apr 9, 2008

Big wow he is going for a spell in jail. Deserves longer if anything. Obviously nobody can account for peoples tastes and every person is entitled to their own opinion but I can't believe people are blinded by his image as a "rock star". Glastonbury would be none the poorer for his non appearance. Perhaps if he gets clean his performances will improve and songs will consistently hit higher levels. He creates the odd gem here and there, but for the most part is highly over-rated.

jackclark3

Apr 9, 2008

aye aye! does this mean he'll be missing glasto? BUGGER NUTS!!! looking foward to seeing him

Ben333

Apr 9, 2008

I sense a prison bumming

loveisonthedole

Apr 9, 2008

FREE PETE DOHERTY

Donaldj

Apr 9, 2008

To Highwaycompanion: Incubus and Jimmy Eat World? So they are classic bands are they...Pete Doherty is only famous for his drug use to people who only read about him in the paper. If people took the time to listen to his music i'm sure, like Amy Whinehouse, that they would find out that there is a lot of talent involved in it. I'm not a big fan of Amy Whinehouse, but I can respect her music and i don't let artists drug use get in the way of my opinion of their music. P.S Dylan was hooked on speedballs

wowzer555

Apr 9, 2008

you gotta feel sorry for the guy, drug addiction ain't funny and it it's even unfunnier when the combined music press and tabloids give him the oxygen that puts him there in the first place. leave the guy the fuck alone and let him beat his demons. and certainly don't fucking release some trite tribute to him if he ever kills himself. pete and a lot of other people need to fucking grow up, and fast.

Babyshambles-pete

Apr 9, 2008

I love watching pete doherty live. He is such a talented musician he just really needs to clean up his act. i think prison is the best option for him as i hope it will make him see some sense. really hope hes playing glastonbury still as ill be there :D

liveon35mm

Apr 9, 2008

I have seen babyshambles few times, photographed them, liked and hated them.I never been sympathetic with doherty, but this time I feel I am.I dont know why, thoughliveon35mm.com

lem6316

Apr 9, 2008

In fact, lets tell Jay-Z to sling his hook and get Pete Headlining.Nah, he wont turn up, leaving all his fans for mugs again.I stopped caring many years ago.

ben_cowburn

Apr 9, 2008

Skybluepancho, your words are music to my ears. Yes I am a teenage reader of NME. Got a problem? These people commenting on here calling him this and that, obviously read tabloids. It was only a few months ago that The Times were praising Doherty for his lyrics and his success with the Libertines and Babyshambles. Maybe his critics should drop their copies of The Sun and the likes, and pick up a biography of pete doherty or maybe the books of albion, and really try to understand him. Because, you are in no place to criticise anything unless you properly understand it. Maybe his time in prison will help him sort himself out, and maybe make another great record like 'pentonville'.

jlong5000

Apr 9, 2008

i'm an american. its been my understanding that this man since the dawning of his career has been blitzed by the media. This is usually the point when you start hearing something about them over here. Absolutely amazing. The libertines did infact define the beginning of the century. They were completely authentic in all aspects. They didn't have a cloud over them like the strokes would have (in reference to their background). I'm not one to argue on web forums. Its rather juvenile from my point of view. I'll never see the man in concert. Though it would be fantastic, i'm not overly concerned with it. I don't care how often the man shoots crack or heroine. Thats his call. People argue about the goodness of babyshambles and compare them to DPT and all that shit...they're all good. They are bands from two people that DEFINED the beginning of an era. Look at all the bands around now. Look at all the idiots walking around in trilby's and skinny pants. Thank Pete for that and stop shooting the man down. What Noel and Liam were to people growing up in the 90s, Pete and Carl are to this new generation. Jail may do him some good. Maybe not. Its all up to him. If nothing else, I can see a 14 week prison stretch giving him a good few things to write about, and at the end of the day, isn't his music what we are all most concerned with?

Backtoreality01

Apr 9, 2008

I cannot believe it when people say Pete is talantless.They must have never heard any of his music. I saw babyshambles live in Bournemouth and they were amazing. However I can understand why people say it's about time, he has had too many chances. I thought he was beggining to get better... Shame.

toon_army9

Apr 9, 2008

Hope you get out soon Peter. Putting a drug addict in jail doesn't solve anything, it only exaserbates the problem.

natalieann

Apr 9, 2008

NOOOOOOO! Poor Pete! Why can't he just sort it out for once. I am very sad for him and for all the fans. I am not going to the albert hall but if I was I would be so upset. I really really hope they let him out in time for Glastonbury. It really won't be the same without him. I think NME readers should start a "Free Pete" Campaign. Anyone?

Soundedd

Apr 9, 2008

The man's a pilloc, and like Winehouse needs to sort his life out. However also like Winehouse, his music is shite, why do people make such a fuss, you misbehave Peter son you end up in the nick, now when you come out be a good boy. Cheers

qcardy

Apr 9, 2008

hot mess.

boyafraid666

Apr 9, 2008

Do any of you actually know Pete ?? How can any of you possibly judge someone without knowing them? If any of you have ever drank alcohol you are a bigot and a hippocryt....do you know y he takes drugs ?? Dont we all enjoy drugs ? He is ahead of his time and one of the most intelligent but vulnerable people to of graced the music scene.....everyone stop JUDGING him xx

bluenoseshf

Apr 9, 2008

Pete shouldnt b sent to jail, that wont solve any problems. He needs to be sent to some remote island with Amy Winehouse and all there stupid boring fans so they can stop goin on about "poor talented Pete". The guy is a waste of space, always has been always will be. Hopefully some of the scenes from the film scum can be recreated on him while hes in there tho.

loveisonthedole

Apr 9, 2008

FREE PETE DOHERTY

MCFC230

Apr 9, 2008

these people who slate pete are obviously informed by the tabloids. thank the sun and the mirror for these misinformed views. anyone who wants a clear reprensentation of pete should read libertines bound together.

Ziggychaz

Apr 9, 2008

Serving a little time behind bars will do Pete good - In more ways than one.. A little break from the drugs.. Far more media interest / publicity and all the trimmings.. Big come back sell out gigs upon his return to society. He can't go wrong...

dawnsimpson

Apr 9, 2008

I cant believe this Petey, me and ma bloke are well upset.you junkie loser, Kates better off without you.peace out, Lee wykes

poochy

Apr 9, 2008

hilarious that an incubus fan is telling doherty fans to listen to 'real' music!

morgy86

Apr 9, 2008

Shame but It was on on the cards, hope pete takes the time to reflect on his life. He's been to prison before and shortly afterwards wrote 'cant stand me now' one of the best songs of this millenium. If he gets through it, hopefully It'll give him the drive and determination to write more brilliant music. The tabloids give an impression of a one dimensional drug fiend, you only have to listen to his music to know this is far from the truth. "Forget the news - read the f***ing walls" - Pete Doherty 2004

orangeiod

Apr 9, 2008

poor pete.theres nothing wrong with a bit of drug experimentation, as long as you dont get caught. tough break if you get caught, feel for ya pete.LEGALIZE!

boyafraid666

Apr 9, 2008

On a day after The Queen gets away with Murder , Pete Doherty gets sent to prison for taking drugs...so in answer to the "lets show him how the law works in this country" yes lets EH!! The law is an ass and hippocrytical...how much more do we have to take ??

hazey5786

Apr 9, 2008

wind yer neck in jsc1982

Ben-89

Apr 9, 2008

your all pricks. so what if he does drugs, the guys a genius, your all boring bastards

jumbo999

Apr 9, 2008

he'll be out in 2 weeks. dickhead that he is.

indiana_libertine78

Apr 9, 2008

Wow, I'm not very pleased to see SO many Pete Doherty haters out there. Shame on all of you! Who the hell are you and what have you done with your lives? You are all just rats in the rat race. THE reason people like Bush and Blair get elected. You're the disgrace, not Pete. Pete is a brilliant musician with very real problems. Honesty means nothing in todays society, he walks it like he talks it and hardly tries to hide his addiction in the first place. I just wish him well and I hope karma catches up to the people who are "glad" the he has to sit in jail as I write this. FREE PETE DOHERTY

indiana_libertine78

Apr 9, 2008

Wow, I'm not very pleased to see SO many Pete Doherty haters out there. Shame on all of you! Who the hell are you and what have you done with your lives? You are all just rats in the rat race. THE reason people like Bush and Blair get elected. You're the disgrace, not Pete. Pete is a brilliant musician with very real problems. Honesty means nothing in todays society, he walks it like he talks it and hardly tries to hide his addiction in the first place. I just wish him well and I hope karma catches up to the people who are "glad" the he has to sit in jail as I write this. FREE PETE DOHERTY

kid_in_the_riot15

Apr 9, 2008

that fucking sucks. Just when he was trying to get his life back on track. Good luck pete xoxo

vassemo

Apr 9, 2008

i hope he'll get better after this storm. he should listen2more coldplay i think! his music and lyrics is pretty good. maybe the judges should listen2more coldplay!!! (viva la vida : the best album of this decade). i think pete should listen to the new coldplay album...

cobbyshambles

Apr 9, 2008

he deserves it for conning his fans into thinking he was clean when all he did was change dealers and not goo out as much,serves him right,drugs can be addictive but he's obviously not a strong enough individuaal to be able to quit them,people would give anything to be in the music scene like he is but all he's doing is pissing it all away for a mere hit of drugs.Keep him locked up until he stops i say.

cobbyshambles

Apr 9, 2008

"that fucking sucks. Just when he was trying to get his life back on track. Good luck pete xoxo " blatantly not kids in the riot when he still smacks up every other day,hence why he was actually put in the slammer!

xCHARLIx

Apr 9, 2008

the more public attention this man gets the more bad things he does to get in the media limelight kate getting married but have got to him lol

Clemo

Apr 9, 2008

I'm no fan of Pete or his music but I do feel for him with his problems.Let us however, get one thing straight.....he is not a musical genius or a legend! In comparison to people like Noel Gallagher or Damon Albarn for example, Pete has achieved nothing compared to them. He hasn't even written a song that will go down in rock history so how can he be a legend? His problems get more coverage or talked about than his music does and if he was a musical genius, surely it would be his music that was talked about more.The only people that think he is a legend are the young-un's. One day they will look back and wonder why they were into him. Will his music still be talked about in 10 - 15 years time like Noel's is for example!!?? I think not. Case closed!!!!!

bragdad

Apr 9, 2008

I agree with highwaycompanion, but maybe a list of classic bands would have been relevant than his fave bands. Bands such as Led Zep, The Who, The Doors, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Stooges etc etc, all took drugs, but still managed to create classic albums and tour endlessly, which in my opinion, Pete hasnt done since leaving the Libs (who made one of the greatest albums in "up the bracket"). It is good that he finally gets jailed after slipping through so many times for things ordinary people would have been jailed for instantly. Hope the prison time does him good and he finally writes another classic rather than what he's been coming out with in recent times.

neweducation

Apr 9, 2008

why do people continue to praise pete like he's some kind of god? he has done fuck all since the libertines that's worth space in anyone's record collection.he spends all of his time getting fucked, nailing different birds and generally being a messy idiot. this might be the cliche rockstar lifestyle, but it's not like he's doing anything worthwhile during all this. i really cant understand why people still put him up against the greats. he's just a cock.

tegward

Apr 9, 2008

oh petey boy :(

boyafraid666

Apr 9, 2008

You lot are all so silly and the reason we have presidents and prime ministers as we do, Petes writing is so liberating and as for the law ...well the Queen gets away with murder and is above the law poor Pete takes drugs (its his body) and goes to prison !!! WAKE UP PEOPLE !!

scotcha

Apr 9, 2008

Its the Deirdre Barlow incident all over again!

Cinders28

Apr 9, 2008

It's funny how some people blame the media for the Pete haters yet this is hypocritical as it is the same media that painted him as a genius in the first place and all you mugs just jumped on the bandwagon. I see very little evidence of genius, Up the bracket was one of my favourite albums, the self titled follow up was average at best and all of his work with babyshambles has been mediocre. I was disappointed when the lib's split up but it was probably the right time to do it as they clearly couldn't live up to the hype surrounding them. I think Pete's writing talent is questionable as he often uses cliche and lines stolen from nursery rhymes etc which sound like they were used for the sake of it rather than because they fit a song...Oh and I seem to remember his biggest cheers at his last appearnace at Glastonbury was when he was performing Libertines classics. Can't believe he has so many deluded fans and would love to know what his gigs played to cancelled ratio is yet these people still defend him, He might have his problems but clearly doesn't give a shit about his fans. He should look to the example of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers who probably suffered with addiction as much as any band but still stayed aware of their responsibility to their fans

rubsy

Apr 9, 2008

Who ever suggests that he is talentless clearly doesn't know what they are talking about and I would be interested to know what they think 'talent' is in that case...it's fine not to like his music but claiming that he is a "talentless twat" is just ridiculous. All you have to do is look at the lyrics of song like 'Music When the Lights Go Out' and 'Death on the Stairs' to see that he is true poet.

liyxam1

Apr 9, 2008

Ok lets settle the score here, Pete is a crap musician but has a brilliant way with words and is solely responsible for bringing the englishness back into modern day pop music in the 2000s. He is an exciting honest public figure who fails to succumb to the pressures of society and chooses the path of freedom. To all those bashing Pete, stop reading the daily mirror or the sun - they want all of us to be faceless grey consumers in a very bland world and you are extremely naive if you think that rock and roll stars dont do this thing on a very regular basis. The thing which Pete should be condemned for, however, is failing to show up for fans gigs as they have paid good money to see him play and then he shits on their faces by not turning up. Also - he seems to think he is above the law by continually not showing up to court appearances so he deserves this sentence. But he is a good person and i hope he gets out in time for glasto. the end.

indierockchick4lyf

Apr 9, 2008

omgggthis is soooo sad!! he will miss the solo show in london that i was goin 2 :( i was realli lookin foward 2 dat..i hope he gets out n dnt do the hole 14weeks! he doesnt deserve it!! he is sooo talented, a tru poet n songwriter!! and most of all A LEGEND!!!!

im not edwould

Apr 9, 2008

InevitableGood musician, maybe after this stint the drugs won't be the focus of the media and it will be his music he is famous for.

stevoooooo

Apr 9, 2008

y do people go on this to slate Pete?... no one wants to hear that, your like the boring guy in the pub that thinks he knows everything... if u dnt like pete dont follow his stories or listen to the music and give it a rest so his fans can enjoy his music without listenin to sad people who complain just bcos they can... obviously those people like Jonhy Borrel and other moanin losers. unlucky Pete... Royal Albert Hall show shud b a great show.

natalieann

Apr 9, 2008

pete is a genius and an icon in his own right no matter what is said about him. babyshambles music is not mainstream but it is complete rubish to say Pete has done nothing since the Libs. 1) Down in Albion-brilliant 2) Shotters Nation 3) Several NME Awards 4) Amazing gigs all over the country 5) Hackney Empire 6) Rythym Factory gigs (best gigs of my life) 7) Glastonbury 7) Books of Albion etc etc. The fact is that loads of bands would not exist if it were not for him. Everyone is human and Pete is a troubled person who needs help not hating. People who say negative things about him should take a look at themselves-who do you think you are helping? You make yourselves look ridiculous. Pete, don't worry your real fans will always be here for you. Wishing you stength and courage to help you through this hard time.

hrudd1

Apr 10, 2008

oh pete so very clever, so very silly, ill support u whatever. FREE PETE DOHERTY

callum higgins

Apr 10, 2008

It's always easier to get forgiveness than permission... Trousers!

ap1976pr

Apr 10, 2008

Noooooooooo !!!!! I'm cying (nearly) . I got my ticket for Royal Albert Hall . I'm so sad !!!!! Come on Pete !

citizenerased19

Apr 10, 2008

In reply to highwaycompanion: "YES The Beatles, Bob Dylan, TP have taken drugs in their career - the difference is that they aren't low life" - no one was comparing their lives, but simply their drug use"talentless" - that's subjective. a lot of people would disagree and say that writing and making Libertines/Babyshambles songs requires at least some modicum of talent, but it's all opinions anyway. "who think they are above the law" - err, wtf? what is he meant to do, throw himself in jail?! in case you didn't know, the court sentences him."just cos they have celebrity girlfriends in Kate Moss" - again wtf? you're making stuff up. since when were you blessed with the ability to read people's mind?"(herself a talentless waste of space)"- you're going all out aren't you."and who dont leave their fans waiting at gigs"- so nothing to do with you then. if they still want to buy tickets it's none of your business. "while they 'shoot up'"- how do you know this, were you with him while he's missing a gig, shooting up?"or are too out of it to even turn up at all, or turn up and are so out of it they cant string two words together."- once again, it's the fans that lose out, so no loss to you or anyone else."Yeah, Winehouse and Doherty are pure class compared to the classic 60s legends who used drugs to further their music and have enlightened experiences from."- err, since when was Winehouse involved? also why are you making more crap up? when did anyone claim they were "pure class compared to the classic 60s legends"?! Sarcastically making a false statement, then attacking it to make a point is not an effective argument."Dont think we'll see a Pete Doherty tribute concert in 30 years like Dylan had, or him being around in 30 years, playing to sell out crowds year in year out and still making amazing LPs like TP and the Heartbreakers."No one said they would. Clear things up for you a bit?

Cinders28

Apr 10, 2008

I certainly don't "hate" Pete but I just think that the Genius tag is a huge exaggeration and the hero worship which follows him is excessive. And if someone is able to post a positive note why can't someone post a negative one? it's called debate!! Whether people like it or not he deserves to be in prison and his fans are quite lucky that it hasn't happened before now. I think it's funny that so many people worship a guy who has already gone to prison for burgleing his 'best mate'... yeah real nice guy!! And down in Albion, title track was written whilst in the Libertines and not considered good enough for their album. Babyshambles might be one of the better acts out there at the moment but that just says what a dire situation music is in at the moment..

ok_time_for_plan_b

Apr 11, 2008

bloodyhell. i want to say this isnt fair, but it probably is. he had it coming, but its a shame. petes such a genious!!! i hate all the magazines that exploit people like him, they have no regard for his musical talent and it pisses me rite off. and ppl that say he should set an example are talking aload of crap too, he doesnt want to have to set an example, he just wants to play music and get messyy. wheres the problems with that? hes not hurting anyone juust getting off his face is he? anyways, drugs make everyone love eachother.

Windowsill

Apr 11, 2008

It's frustrating being a Babyshambles sometimes. I'm very disappointed about the news, but I'm still rooting for Pete. The press/articles covering this story has nothing short of pitiful. I think it's pretty pathetic how people seem take pleasure in his misery. The tabloids are wrong though. People still very so much care about Pete Doherty. God knows I'm one of them. I'd think he would be surprised about how many people are in his corner.

hf_uk

Apr 14, 2008

fuck it. who cares. 14 weeks? get out and get wrecked up pete. i say knock down your house, and build a fossil fueled power station just for a laugh, then sell energy to neighbours to buy gear. get a car with a 24 litre engine and leave it on overnight just to show you care about the old c02 issue. in your spare time, get more wrecked i say. people who dont do drugs are usually green planet saving tight fisted hippy socialist bastards who are intolerable bores and drive 1.0l cars with a 25mph sticker in the back. fuck em.

shaunyeah

Apr 15, 2008

Windowsill, can i ask you, what is 'a Babyshambles'?

booty

Apr 18, 2008

I don't think Pete's talentless. He must've had some talent to get where he did. However, I really think that his music's highly overrated. Don't look back into the sun was no doubt a great pop punk tune, reminiscent of the Buzzcocks' stuff. However, when I heard the Babyshambles album, I thought the whole things was an out-of-tune shambles. For those who think he's a great songwriter, he has a long way to go until he reaches the level of people like Elvis Costello, Lennon & McCarntey. As for his sentence, let him have it. Hopefully this time, he'll learn.