Picture of Hyde Park Map uploaded to The Libertines’ official Facebook page
The Libertines look set to reform for a summer show at London’s Hyde Park this summer.
Following unverified comments from lead-singer Pete Doherty in an Israeli newspaper that a deal had been struck for the shows, a picture of Hyde park was posted on The Libertines’ official Facebook page earlier today (april 20).
In an interview with Ynet – via The Music Charger, he reportedly saide: “I don’t know if I’m supposed to even tell you this, but we were offered to reform the Libertines for a show this July in Hyde Park. I got the call just yesterday.”
When asked what his response to the offer was, he said: “Well, I said yes. The thing is when I think about it now it was kind of a strange answer because I think in most days if you asked me the same question I would say no, but recently I tried to call Carl (Barât) and couldn’t reach him.”
The quotes pinpoint his financial troubles as being the main factor contributing to the reunion, Doherty saying: “Not long ago I listened to The Libertines songs on YouTube and had a burst of nostalgia so I said what the heck, and then they told me how much they will pay us and I cannot lie to you I couldn’t say no, at least not in my state right now.
“I was recently called to family law court after a young girl I knew had told me I was the father of her baby. I have a year and a half old girl and I need to pay a lot of alimony, I’m in debt. It’s very complicated for me to say no right now, I have financial problems.”
The last time The Libertines played together was when they reunited for Reading and Leeds Festival in 2010. Watch the full set below:
