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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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Ex-Iggy Pop Drummer Killed In Hit And Run

January 21, 2011
Ex-Iggy Pop Drummer Killed In Hit And RunEx-Iggy Pop drummer Alex Kirst has been killed in a hit and run accident.

The drummer, aged 47, was killed by a car as he was walking on foot in California on January 13. Kirst's body was found at the side of Date Palm Road, The Desert Sun reports.

Kirtst played on Iggy Pop's 2001 album 'Beat 'Em Up' and 2003's 'Skull Ring', as well as playing with The Nymphs from 1985-1992.

Meanwhile, Iggy Pop and James Williamson released a reissue of their classic album, ‘Kill City’ in December.

(by Holly Frith)



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