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The Libertines
The Libertines


Background information
Origin London, England
Genre(s) Post-punk Revival
Garage Rock Revival
Indie Rock
Years active 1997—present
Label(s) Rough Trade Records
Associated acts Razorlight
Dirty Pretty Things
The Chavs
Babyshambles
Yeti
Members
Pete Doherty
Carl Barât
Gary Powell
John Hassall
Former members
Johnny Borrell
Steve Bedlow
Paul Dufour



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Metallica, Kanye West, Outkast Star 'To Play Secret SXSW Shows'

March 18, 2009
Metallica, Kanye West, Outkast Star 'To Play Secret SXSW Shows'US rapper Kanye West will make a surprise appearance at this week's South By Southwest festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, according to reports.

The Associated Press news agency also claims Metallica and Outkast's Big Boi will play secret shows.

Big Boi is expected to preview his forthcoming solo material at the event.

The SXSW festival typically showcases new bands, although the event has a history of staging high profile surprise performances.

(by Jason Gregory)



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