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The Libertines
The Libertines
London, GBrock, alternative, european
444.8m all-time streams (9 Feb '26)
Led by vocalists/guitarists Carl Barât and Pete Doherty, the Libertines' brashly melodic style updates the traditions of British rock while becoming a part of them.
As their music connected the dots between heroes like The Kinks, The Jam, The Smiths, and The Clash (whose Mick Jones was a frequent collaborator), the London-based band grounded their songwriting in ragged poetry inspired by Barât and Doherty's tumultuous partnership.
As their music connected the dots between heroes like The Kinks, The Jam, The Smiths, and The Clash (whose Mick Jones was a frequent collaborator), the London-based band grounded their songwriting in ragged poetry inspired by Barât and Doherty's tumultuous partnership.
