The Libertines Biography

Peter feels isolated and resolves to soldier on on his own. The band are very concerned but there is a breakdown in communication. The band look forward to Peter returning when he's kicked the drugs. The band soldier on through a UK tour without Peter. However many fans are confused why Peter is absent particularly as Peter posts on websites that he doesn't have a problem.

Peter goes into rehab for a week but leaves before treatment is completed.

July 2003

On July 25 - while the band are abroad a deeply troubled Peter kicks in the door of his bandmate and burgles it relieving him of antique guitar, video recorder, laptop computer, mouth organ and CD player. He's arrested and charged.

August 2003

Peter forms Babyshambles/The Libertines and continues guerrilla gigging to decreasing returns. On the August 11 Peter's court hearing is adjourned.

In a disturbing interview Peter admits to being addicted to crack and heroin and says: "I went to speak to Carlos about how I had a drummer and bass player living on my floor. They are on the dole and I needed to pay them because they are musicians. I was going down to Carlos's to say I can't pay them out of my own money and I found myself shouting at him and it turned out I was arguing with my reflection "When I realised, I booted the door in. I was engulfed by complete misery and despair. It wasn't revenge. It was more 'Why are you ignoring me?' - a cry from the darkness. I do feel remorse, I feel sick." 'Don't Look Back Into The Sun' is released - it's their biggest hit to date reaching number 11 in the UK charts. The band round up the month by playing Reading and Leeds Festival with a stand in guitarist (Anthony Rossomando). September 2003
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