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Pete Doherty

Peter Doherty (born 12 March 1979) is an English musician. He is best known for being co-frontman of the Libertines, which he formed with Carl Barât in 1997. His other musical projects are indie bands Babyshambles and Peter Doherty and the Puta Madres.

Pete Doherty

Pete Doherty Frédéric Lo au festival Chauffer dans la noirceur, juillet 2022.

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Name
Peter Doherty
Born
12 March 1979
Birthplace
Hexham, Northumberland, England
Occupation
* Musician
Nationality
United Kingdom
Fields
indie rock · post-rock
Education
Queen Mary University of London
Languages
English

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