A Likely Lad is Peter Doherty’s autobiography from the classic bad boy rock-n-roll star to maturity.
The last twenty years have seen Peter playing a dominant role in indie rock. Starting from The Libertines where he gained international fame. He had to endure scandals and gossip. We hear about who he dated from Amy Winehouse to Kate Moss.
Peter has lived a life full of shenanigans and misdemeanours including drink-driving, car theft, possession of heroin, crack and ketamine, robbery, hit-and-run and blackmail.
He struggled with hard drugs and decadent parties leading to attempts at rehab and painful relapses. He doesn’t shy away from hospital emergencies or stints in prison.
Now sober Peter gives a candid look at his life. He talks about his creative process and awards. He writes about his hobbies including poetry, philosophy, books, politics, football, cards, and music. He’s been influenced by Hancock to Baudelaire.
Peter Doherty is more than a Likely Lad – he’s been a pivotal player in the modern British rock music scene.
Available in paperback, hardback and audiobook.
ISBN: 9781408715475
About Peter Doherty
Peter Doherty is a musician and singer-songwriter. He is one of the frontmen for the rock band, the Libertines, and previously formed Babyshambles and the Puta Madres. Peter’s music is as eclectic as it is introspective, and is consistently thought of as one of the leading lights on the British rock scene. Born into a military family, Doherty spent much of his youth moving from place to place across Europe. He immersed himself in books and poetry – something that is evident in his lyric writing to this day.
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