Babyshambles
Sign in to saveBabyshambles are an English rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) during a hiatus from the Libertines. Other long-time members included Mick Whitnall (lead guitar), Drew McConnell (bass guitar, backing vocals), Patrick Walden (lead guitar) and Adam Ficek (drums, percussion). Babyshambles have released three albums — Down in Albion (2005), ''Shotter's Nation (2007) and Sequel to the Prequel'' (2013) — as well as three EPs and a number of singles.
Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Babyshambles
- Musical artist.image
- Babyshambles im Schlachthof Wiesbaden 2014.png
- Musical artist.caption
- Babyshambles live in Germany 2014
- Musical artist.landscape
- yes
- Musical artist.origin
- London, England
- Musical artist.genre
- Indie rock, post-punk revival
- Musical artist.years_active
- 2003–2014, 2025–present
- Musical artist.label
- Rough Trade (2004–2006)Regal/Parlophone/EMI (2007–2010)Parlophone (2013)
- Musical artist.spinoff_of
- The LibertinesRoses Kings Castles
- Musical artist.website
- Official website
- Musical artist.current_members
- Pete DohertyMick WhitnallDrew McConnellAdam Ficek
- Musical artist.past_members
- Gemma ClarkePatrick WaldenAdam FalknerDanny GoffeyJamie Morrison
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.babyshambles.net
- Image
- Babyshambles.JPG
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- inception
- 2003-00-00
- Commons category
- Babyshambles
- start of work period
- 2003-00-00
- social media followers
- 24900
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11 sectionsContents
- History
- Early history and touring (2003–2005)
- ''Down in Albion'' (2005–2007)
- ''Shotter's Nation'' (2007–2010)
- ''Sequel to the Prequel'' (2010–2014)
- Return and Patrick Walden's death
- Band members
- Discography
- See also
- References
- External links
Babyshambles are an English rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) during a hiatus from the Libertines. Other long-time members included Mick Whitnall (lead guitar), Drew McConnell (bass guitar, backing vocals), Patrick Walden (lead guitar) and Adam Ficek (drums, percussion). Babyshambles have released three albums — Down in Albion (2005), ''Shotter's Nation (2007) and Sequel to the Prequel'' (2013) — as well as three EPs and a number of singles.
==History== === Early history and touring (2003–2005)=== In mid-2003, Pete Doherty was banned from playing with the Libertines until he could overcome his substance abuse problems. As a response, Doherty formed an alternative band, and recruited former Libertine Steve Bedlow as vocalist. Initially, Doherty planned on calling his new band T'Libertines, because of the band's Yorkshire connection – the line-up of the band at the time consisted mainly of Yorkshiremen. On the night Babyshambles' first gig was scheduled to take place, Doherty was arrested for burgling Carl Barât's flat. After he was charged and released, his friend Dean Fragile organized a new gig at the Tap'n'Tin. The performance received mixed reviews.