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Pete Doherty's Babyshambles to perform with Who's Roger Daltrey

Babyshambles                                                       Pic: James Quinton

Babyshambles Pic: James Quinton

The band and the singer are teaming up for Bristol show

Babyshambles are set to be joined by The Who's Roger Daltrey for a one-off gig next January.

The band will team up with the singer at the Bristol Academy on January 12.

Daltrey originally met Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty in July at the funeral of Daniel Squires, a 16-year-old cancer sufferer who had struck up a friendship with the former Libertine. Doherty performed a song at Squires' wake, and Daltrey was so impressed with his voice that he insisted that they team up for the gig.

Proceeds for the gig will go towards Moonfest - the festival which Babyshambles were banned from playing at earlier this year. Organisers hope to put on the bash in 2009.

Tickets for the gig are on sale now.

To check the availability of Babyshambles and Roger Daltrey tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.

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TimesUp 

Dec 5, 2008

"Daltrey was so impressed with his voice" Give me a break!! Saying pete has a good voice, is like saying Britney Spears can sing live.... It's for a good cause though.

animal_machine 

Dec 5, 2008

I feel pity for Pete Doherty, he must do something about his drug issue.

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