The male version of Amy Winehouse is back, sort of. It’s been eons since we heard about Babyshambles rocker and Kate Moss ex, and guess what he’s up to now – he’s ditching gigs. It’s not like it’s a shocker really. NME.com is reporting that Pete was supposed to turn up for a gig last weekend in London and bailed “at the 11th hour – just before he was due on.” The no-show was blamed on an arm injury. Then why did he have to bail at the very last minute? He could have said no to the gig when he learned of his arm injury.
Pete Doherty sings for the rock group Babyshambles but it looks like it’s his bank account that’s in shambled. Pete made a measly $60,000 last year. His drug bill is probably double that amount! He must have gotten screwed somewhere along the way because he really should have made more than that as he and his band hit the UK charts at #5 and Pete scored modeling gigs for Dior and Goi Goi. Unfortunately, Pete didn’t tap into live shows which are big money makers for musicians. His band hardly made any money after poor ticket sales, lukewarm reviews, expensive crew costs and Pete’s missed shows due to court appearances and rehab.
You can usually tell if someone is on drugs by their fingernails. But when it comes to Pete Doherty, he’s been on drugs for so long that I’m beginning to think that’s how his fingernails really look.
Photographers caught up to the musician outside a CD signing in Paris on Tuesday night and he was none too happy. An exhausted-looking Pete seemed pissed as he decided to spray paparazzi with beer before walking back inside to smoke a cigarette, effectively breaking France’s new clean air laws. He’s really in it for the trouble isn’t he? Couldn’t he get arrested for that?
Never fear, fans of Babyshambles; Pete Doherty has confirmed that rumours of a split are complete rubbish. Despite working on his solo album, Pete claims that it will not affect the band at all and that Babyshambles will continue to work together.
The 28 year-old singer is said to be thrilled with the new songs he has recorded; but reassures fans, “It doesn’t conflict with Babyshambles at all. It’s just a continuation of what I do. I’ve always done solo recording but instead of just knocking it out on the Internet like I used to, I’m getting a little album together.”
Doherty has yet to decide on a title for the forthcoming album; due for completion later this year.
Hold on to your seats what I am about to say may knock your socks off. Babyshambles singer, Pete Doherty is well known as being a drunk and a junkie. So you can imagine the amazement felt by fans when he showed up SOBER for a recent gig; refusing offers of booze before gracing the stage.
Yes that’s right. Pete Doherty. Sober.
Admittedly he has revealed a new addiction – to mince pies. Hmm, an odd one indeed, but undoubtedly better for him than his usual tipple.
However I am sure bookies are already taking bets on how long this lasts. Mince pies don’t exactly have the same effect as cocaine and alcohol I am sure of it. Watch this space and we shall see….
When Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty missed a gig; apparently because he felt unwell; he was replaced by a fan from the audience. Doherty disappointed thousands of fans by pulling out of the gig just hours before the gig at the NME Awards lunch party in London. Strangely guitarist Mick Whitnall, Pete’s right-hand man, was also absent. They must both have the same hangover…
But bravely the rest of the band still went on. After appealing to the audience for help, 18 year old Jamie Bell from Newcastle saved the day by jumping up on stage and doing a very good stand in job. He knew all the words and how to play the songs on guitar. He received rapturous applause from the crowd when they finished
Well done Jamie. I’m sure for him it was a dream come true and I bet the press are still pushing to find out more about the talented guy. Maybe it’ll be his big break. As for Pete we think it’s shameful what you did – and with an excuse not worthy of the teacher too. Bah!
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