The Libertines reunite for London show | News | NME.COM
Three members of The Libertines reunited in the early hours of this morning (May 16) to play live together for the first time since they split in 2004.
Singer/guitarists Pete Doherty and Carl Barat were joined by drummer Gary Powell on stage at the London Rhythm Factory for a tribute gig to the late Johnny Sedassy, who used to put on gigs by the band plus those by Doherty’s current band Babyshambles and his solo shows.
To the sound of screams and cheers from the crowd Barat took to the stage and strapped on a guitar, while Powell set up behind the drum kit.
Babyshambles bassist Drew McConnell remained on stage to complete the four-piece. The foursome launched into a frenetic version of early Libertines hit ‘What A Waster’, with Barat and Doherty sharing a microphone as they sang the lyrics. They then played ‘Up The Bracket’, ‘What Katy Did’, ‘Can’t Stand Me Now’, ‘Time For Heroes’ and ‘Death On The Stairs’, with Doherty leaping into the crowd near the end of the short set.
Unbelievable.
