Peter Doherty's is the last of the great rock 'n' roll stories -
bad boy and public enemy. To his devoted fans, he is a cult hero, a
modern-day Rimbaud. Musically, he has defined the past twenty years
of indie rock with his sound, lyrics, lifestyle and aesthetic.
Since The Libertines rose to international fame, Doherty has proved
endlessly fascinating. A whirlwind of controversy and scandal has
tailed him ever since the early 2000s, so much so that all too
often his talents as a songwriter and performer have been
overlooked; for every award and accolade, there is a scathing
review. Hard drugs, tiny gigs on the hoof, huge stadium shows,
collaborations, obliterations, gangsters and groupies - Doherty has
led a life of huge highs and incredible lows. With his wildest days
behind him, Doherty candidly explores - with sober and sometimes
painful insight - some of his greatest and darkest moments, taking
us inside the creative process, decadent parties, substance-fuelled
nights, his time in prison and tendency for self-destruction. With
his trademark wit and humour, Doherty also details his childhood
years, key influences, pre-fame London shenanigans, and reflects on
his era-defining relationship with Libertines co-founder Carl
Barât and other significant people in his life. There is humour,
warmth, insight, baleful reflection and a defiant sense of triumph.
A Likely Lad is Doherty's version of the story - the genuine man
behind the fame and infamy. This is a rock memoir like no other.
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