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Carl Barât
Carl Barât


Background information
Birth name Carl Ashley Raphael Barât
Born June 6, 1978
Born place Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Genre(s) Indie Rock
Punk Rock
Garage Rock
Years active 1999—present
Associated acts The Libertines
Dirty Pretty Things
The Chavs
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Mike Skinner Officially Retires The Streets

February 7, 2011
Mike Skinner Officially Retires The StreetsMike Skinner has retired The Streets, according to a post on the band's website.

The Birmingham born rapper placed a photo of a 'Closed' sign hanging in a window on the-streets.co.uk this morning (February 7).

The announcement coincides with the release today of the band's fifth and final album 'Computers And Blues'.

Meanwhile, The Streets are still scheduled to embark on a final UK tour, starting at the Picture House in Edinburgh on February 18 and concluding at Brixton Academy in London on March 5.

Tickets go on sale now.

(by Jason Gregory)



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