LESSON } BRIT ROCK
THE LIBERTINES
This month Simon Barnard looks at the simple but purposeful guitar styles of The Libertines’ twin frontmen, Carl Barât and Pete Docherty.
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The Libertines’ Pete Doherty and Carl Barât
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Key:
G
Tempo: 170bpm
Will improve your
Palm muting Melodic soloing Double-stops
Fueled by the sound of early garage rock and punk, The Libertines’ life as a band was short lived. It ended in a spiral of disputes between dual frontmen and guitarists Carl Barât and Pete Docherty.
Forming in London in 1997, the classic line-up was completed by bassist John Hassall and drummer Gary Powell. The band recorded two albums, 2002’s Up The Bracket and 2004’s The Libertines before splitting up. A third album, Anthems For Doomed Youth was released in 2015 when the band briefly reformed. The Libertines sound has always been very raw, with the songs taking the front seat rather than a polished production and perfect playing. Libertines songs are classic anthems for a jaded youth, and include the anthemic Can’t Stand Me Now and Don’t Look Back To The Sun.