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In news that surprised precisely nobody, The Libertines confirmed today that, yes, they will performing at British Summertime Hyde Park on July 5, thank you very much.
It will be Pete, Carl, Gary and John's first live show in 4 years (their last reunion was in 2010, and saw the band perform sets at Reading and Leeds festivals) and there's a slew of questionable British indie bands all beginning with 'The' supporting them. But never mind, The Libertines are back! Hopefully they'll be good, ey? Here's what everyone had to say.
Many were happy:
The Libertines are reforming on my birthday. I will sell a kidney for a ticket. #hydepark
— Reece Hopkins (@ReeceHopkins10) April 25, 2014
The Libertines reformed! What a day to be alive 🙌🙌🙌🙌
— Dom McGough (@DomMcGough) April 25, 2014
MUST get tickets to see the Libertines.
— kirsty wray (@kirstywraywray) April 25, 2014
The Libertines getting back together for Hyde Park, these feels rn 😭😭😭
— Ryan Thomas (@_ryanromero) April 25, 2014
Some didn't give a toss:
I have never got the Libertines thing. An utterly overrated band.
— Alex Lloyd (@alexlloydjourno) April 25, 2014
The Libertines are back? People actually still give a shit about these? :
— Graham Speight (@GrahamSpeight) April 25, 2014
Looks like I'm the only one who thinks the libertines (& even worse support) at Hyde Park would be dreadful! #NoThanks
— Jordan Klugman (@Jordan_Klugman) April 25, 2014
And believe it or not, some were skeptical of the band's real reasons for reforming:
The libertines have announced their Hyde Park show. I'm not sure how I feel about that, will it be good? Are they just in it for money?
— First Family (@FirstFamilyBand) April 25, 2014
have the libertines run out of money then ey?
— nikki (@x_allowaygrove) April 25, 2014
I love The Libertines but their reunion in July screams 'drug money and alimony'
— Aaron (@AaronAshcroft) April 25, 2014
Aw, come on guys, don't be such spoilsports! They're definitely, 100% in it for the music. And the fans. Always the fans.
Below - The many highs and lows of The Libertines' career:
