Happy Birthday, Pete Doherty
Pete Doherty defied the odds and turned 29 this week. As a birthday tribute to the NME Awards 2008 Hero of the Year, NME brings you 29 facts and photos. Fact one? Pete was born in Hexham, a small town in Northumberland famous for winning the ‘Britain In Bloom’ award in 2005, and spawning TV actor Robson Green. Pic: Guy Eppel
- Added: Jun 29, 2007
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