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The Libertines reunion: Pete Doherty accepts offer to reform at Hyde Park
'I got the call just yesterday... I said yes'
by Alexandra Pollard | Photos by WENN.com
Pete Doherty has reportedly accepted a deal to reform The Libertines for a one-off shows in London's Hyde Park this summer - but it's currently unclear as to whether he's consulted with the rest of the band.
The Libertines haven't played a show together since their brief reunion back in 2010, and have consistently rejected offers to reform. Until now?
In an interview with Israeli newspaper Ynet, which was translated by The Music Charger, Pete Doherty reportedly said: "I don't know if I'm supposed to even tell you this, but we were offered to reform The Libertines for a show this July in Hyde park. I got the call just yesterday. Well, I said yes."
Watch The Libertines perform at Reading Festival 2010 below
It's not clear though whether the rest of the band are as keen to reform as Doherty, or indeed if they are even willing. Doherty admitted: "Recently I tried to call Carl [Barat] and couldn't reach him."
Continuing the theme of potentially ill-advised honesty, Doherty reportedly added: "Not long ago I listened to The Libertines' songs on YouTube and had a burst of nostalgia, so I said what the heck, and then they told me how much they will pay us, and I cannot lie to you, I couldn't say no, at least not in my state right now.... I'm in debt. It's very complicated for me to say no right now, I have financial problems."
Carl Barat recently formed a new band called The Jackals, and plans to release a new solo album later this year. Neither he, nor any of the other band members, have commented on Doherty's reunion announcement.
Below: 11 facts about The Libertines' debut album Up The Bracket
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