Description
Peter Dohertys 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 modernday 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 substancefuelled nights his time in prison and tendency for selfdestruction With his trademark wit and humour Doherty also details his childhood years key influences prefame London shenanigans and reflects on his eradefining relationship with Libertines cofounder Carl Bart and other significant people in his life There is humour warmth insight baleful reflection and a defiant sense of triumph
A Likely Lad is Dohertys version of the story the genuine man behind the fame and infamy This is a rock memoir like no other
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