The Good Old Days: two Libertines fans share their stories
Why will this weekend's Libertines slot at Leeds and Reading festival mean so much to their followers? Because the band gave back so many memories to their fans, memories like these Richard Day recalls dodging the police and climbing through broken glass to watch Pete Doherty play … The first time I properly met the Libertines was when they played a gig to celebrate leaving their flat on Teasdale Street, Bethnal Green (a place known as the "Albion Rooms"). The gig itself was a great moment wit...
Guardian Music — Why will this weekend's Libertines slot at Leeds and Reading festival mean so much to their followers? Because the band gave back so many memories to their fans, memories... more info
ContactMusic — THE LIBERTINES' hotly-anticipated set at Britain's Leeds Festival on Friday night (27Aug10) was stopped after just three songs amid concerns revellers would be crushed in... more info
Guardian Music — If you've ever invested even a slither of emotion in the Libs, then this show paid you back ten-fold. If not, well, there's always AshThey don't half go on about Leeds at... more info
NME - Festivals — Who: The Libertines
Where and When: Main Stage. Reading Festival, 9.30pm, Saturday.
Vibe: Depending upon the mixed reactions, either business-like (there to collect t... more info