Amy Winehouse Tells Pete Doherty All His Songs Are “Shit” - Duet May Not Happen
May 16, 2008 by Dave Parrack
Pete Doherty was released early from his prison sentence involving drugs on May 6th, and immediately revealed plans to record a duet with fellow druggie and supposed new best friend Amy Winehouse.
However, the plans haven’t exactly gone to plan.
While they’re still on to duet together at Doherty’s rescheduled Royal Albert Hall gig, plans for a new song from the pair have reportedly hit a problem, namely that Winehouse isn’t happy with any of the material Doherty has come up with for the pair to sing.
The pair are said to have been inseparable since his release from prison with Winehouse taking her guitar to the Jazz After Dark venue in Soho in preparation for an impromptu jam session.
Pete Doherty Released From Prison Early - Planning London Duet With Amy Winehouse
May 6, 2008 by Dave Parrack
Last month saw Pete Doherty sent to prison for 14 weeks for breaching a probation order revolving around his drug habit.
However, this morning just 29 days (or 4 weeks) in to his sentence, he was released from Wormwood Scrubs jail in London for good behaviour.
He then wasted no time in trying to get his faltering career back on track, by agreeing to now play the Glastonbury Festival set which it was thought he’d miss while in jail, and promising to reschedule the Royal Albert Hall gig he cancelled from April 26th.
What’s more, The Daily Mirror are reporting that keen to show solidarity with fellow druggie Amy Winehouse, and in an effort to stick two fingers up at society, he has asked the Rehab singer to duet with him at the rescheduled concert.
Winehouse herself nearly joined the former Libertine in prison after she was arrested on suspicion of assault. However, she was later released with no charges brought.
Pete Doherty To Headline Glastonbury?
February 28, 2008 by Dave Parrack
Well at least The Park Stage. We already know that Jay-Z, Kings of Leon and The Verve will headline the main Pyramid Stage, but now it looks as like Britain’s resident junkie (male version of Amy Winehouse) will be the big draw on The Park Stage.
According to NME, Doherty will play a solo show on the stage, rather than playing a set with his band Babyshambles.
As much as I dislike the guy, and would pay NOT to see him live, he certainly has the capacity to bring the crowds in, after selling out his recently announced show at the Royal Albert Hall in under 30 minutes. Maybe all 5,500 of the capacity are dealers he owes money to?
Joining Pete on The Park Stage will be new ravers CSS, who have been officially confirmed to be playing.
Tickets for the 2008 Glastonbury festival are due to go on sale on April 6th, and the usual scrum for places is expected both on the Internet and phone lines. The actual 3 day event will take place between June 27th and the 29th at Worthy Farm in Pilton.
Muse Headlining Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs - All Tickets Sold Out Within An Hour
February 22, 2008 by Dave Parrack
Every year since November 2000, a series of gigs have been held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, in aid of the The Teenage Cancer Trust. Tickets for this year’s gigs went on sale this morning, but the last night, with Muse headlining, has already sold out.
In fact, it had sold out by the time I got out of bed and wearily checked the site ready to buy two tickets at 11am. Just an hour after they went on sale.
British music fans need not fear though, as there’s still the chance to catch The Fratellis, and a special evening of acoustic performances lead by Paul Weller and Steve Cradock (from Ocean Colour Scene) with special guest Duffy, who is currently sitting at number one in the British singles chart.