But this does a great disservice to The Libertines themselves, who have been an influential band in their own right and the source of countless classic songs. Their two studio albums from the first half of the decade have been huge hits, with the second going platinum and paving the way for many of the rock bands we see today. So it goes without saying that as they hit the stage once again for shows that many thought they would never see The Libertines tickets are likely to be a huge draw.
With The Libertines, Pete Doherty performs alongside Carl Barât (the vocalist and lead guitarist who later went on to form Dirty Pretty Things), John Hassel (the bassist) and Gary Powell (the drummer). In their heyday they were well known for songs like “Don’t Look Back into the Sun”, “What a Waster” and “Time for Heroes”, all of which would help to eventually propel them to mainstream success.
This eventual climb is all the more apparent when looking at the sales for their two studio album, with their first “Up the Bracket” (2002) reaching Gold figures and their second, “The Libertines” (2004) going Platinum. In the years since the legacy of the band has reached monumental proportions and the regard in which they have been held is comparable to groups that disbanded decades earlier, allowing them to have a huge effect on the music scene and to remain a popular and much-listened-to band well into the new decade. This has been helped by the success of the other bands that various members have formed, with Babyshambles continuing the career of Pete Doherty and Dirty Pretty Things that of Carl Barât, allowing fans of The Libertines the opportunity to witness their idols live onstage in the intervening years.
As a result, it is no wonder that discussions regarding reunions are hot on people’s minds and as they take to the stage once again, they are likely to do so with the gusto and enthusiasm fans deserve. Shows in the current decade could not have been predicted many years earlier, with disputes between band members ensuring that they would remain apart for the foreseeable future. But here we are and when they go on sale, no fan should miss out on getting Libertines tickets as soon as possible. It is an unbeatable opportunity to witness one of the most influential bands of recent years in a live setting, where songs that have since become classics can be heard in the way they were meant to – performed onstage.
