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• Pete Doherty was a founding member of the English rock group The Libertines, which released two albums before breaking up in 2004. After the break-up, Doherty became the front man for Babyshambles, which has released two albums as well, the 2005 debut, Down In Albion, and the critically acclaimed 2007 follow-up, Shotter's Nation.

  According to reports on June 11, 2009, Doherty was arrested in Gloucester for suspected DUI and drug possession after police spotted a car "being driven erratically." His arrested reportedly took place less than 30 minutes after he finished a show at Gloucester's Guildhall Arts Centre.Mail Online: Pete Doherty arrested on suspicion of drink driving and drug offences following gig (June 11, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: March 12, 1979 http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2014223/
  2. Hometown: London, England
  3. Years Active: 2001 - Present
  4. Associated acts: The Libertines, Babyshambles http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2014223/bio
  5. Dated supermodel Kate Moss http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2014223/bio
  6. Raised as a Catholic
  7. Book: The Books Of Albion: The Collected Writings of Peter Doherty
  8. Has repeatedly been arrested for drug offenses
  9. Was engaged to model Irina Lazareanu
  10. Son: Astile Louis Doherty

• Scandal

  In September, 2005, a scandal involving Doherty and his then-girlfriend Kate Moss caused a media storm. Footage of the pair snorting cocaine led to Moss losing lucrative modeling contracts. Doherty's reputation for illicit behavior was already well-known, however, and his career may have actually been bolstered by the heightened media attention.

• Libertines Albums

  • 2002: Up the Bracke
  • 2002: The Libertines

• Babyshambles Albums

  • 2005: Down in Albion
  • 2007: Shotter's Nation

• Solo Albums

  • 2009: Grace/Wastelands

• Geneva Airport Arrest

  In June of 2009, Doherty was arrested in a Geneva airport after disembarking from a British Airways flight. Doherty was reportedly found passed out in the plane's bathroom and a hypodermic needle was found in the garbage can. Authorities would not confirm why he was arrested, but stated that he was released from custody after paying a fine.PerezHilton.com: Doperty Arrested (Again)

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