Babyshambles is a British indie rock band from London. The band was founded by Pete Doherty next to his functioning in The Libertines, but Babyshambles soon became his main project. Babyshambles find their inspiration in punk and ska, released two albums, one EP and many singles. In 2003 Pete Doherty had to leave The Libertines, until he had his drug and alcohol addiction under control. He reacted to it by founding other bands, with a member from The Libertines -vsinger Steve Bedlowa. The first single “Babyshambles” was released in 2004 on High Society Records label. The design was made by Sophie Thunder.
Babyshambles was composed of Patrick Walden – guitar, Gemma Clarke – drums and Jamie and Peter Junior Perrett – guitar and bas (later Drew McConnell).
In 2005 they recorded with Mick Jones from Clash as a producer of the debut album Down in Albion.
In 2007 the second album Shotter’s Nation was released.
In 2013 the magazine NME said, that Babyshambles are working on their third album with the drummer of Stereophonics Jamie Morrison. The album should be released this year and the tour is planed for the autumn 2013.
On 9th of December, they will come to the LMB and present their new album!
