Artist

The Libertines

1997-2004, 2010, 2014-present·London

Formed in London in 1997 by Carl Barât and Pete Doherty, with John Hassall on bass and Gary Powell on drums for most of their recording career, the Libertines were the defining band of the early-2000s London scene. They built a following with guerrilla gigs in their own flats, the last of them a Bethnal Green flat they called the Albion Rooms, signed to Rough Trade in December 2001 and reached No 1 with their second album in 2004.

The full story is in London Indie, 2002-07.

At a glance

Active
1997–2004, 2010, 2014–present
From
London, UK
Records in the issues
2 (2002–2004), 1 of them a Start here pick
Original label
Rough Trade

In the issues

  • London Indie, 2002-07
    Principal · 2002-2007 · Members

    London Indie, 2002-07 is a music scene from London, UK, 2002–2007. Its principal artists include The Libertines, Bloc Party, Babyshambles and Klaxons. This issue covers 11 essential albums and 23 dated events.

Records

Family tree

Bands that shared members with The Libertines, and who.